Key hubs
Patalkot airport and railway station
- Airport
- Nagpur (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport), about 185 km from Tamia
- Railway station
- Parasia, about 45 km from Tamia, and Chhindwara, about 70 km; Nagpur and Pipariya for long-distance trains
- Getting around
- A hired car or taxi from Chhindwara or Tamia; there is no public transport to the viewpoints
How to reach Patalkot by air
Nagpur's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is the nearest, about 185 km from Tamia; allow four to five hours by road.
How to reach Patalkot by train
Parasia, about 45 km from Tamia, and Chhindwara, about 70 km, are the nearest stations. Nagpur and Pipariya have better long-distance connections.
How to reach Patalkot by road
Tamia lies off the Chhindwara-Bhopal road, and Patalkot is a further 20-25 km from Tamia. Buses and taxis run to Tamia from Chhindwara, Nagpur, Bhopal, Jabalpur and Pipariya.
Getting around Patalkot
Hire a car with driver from Chhindwara or Tamia for the viewpoints. Walks into the valley need a local guide.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Patalkot
- Base yourself in Tamia rather than Chhindwara, so the viewpoints are a short drive away.
- Enjoy the valley from the rim: the viewpoints and Tamia's sunset point are reachable by car with little walking.
- Carry water, snacks and any medicines; there are few shops beyond Tamia.
- Avoid driving the forest roads after dark.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.