Ujjain to Salkanpur Cab: Distance, Time & Plan

Ujjain to Salkanpur cab trips cover about 235-250 km each way, roughly 4.5 hours of driving, so a one-day visit to Bijasan Mata Temple in Sehore district means about 470-500 km on the road. A cab is the practical choice, because trains and buses need a change at Bhopal.

Salkanpur is a village near Rehti, about 70 km from Bhopal, and the hilltop temple of Vindhyavasini Beejasan Devi is the reason pilgrims travel there from Ujjain. This guide reconciles the distance figures, shows the round-trip kilometres, compares public transport and lays out a one-day plan. Our Ujjain taxi service publishes per-km rates, and we use them below only as arithmetic, never as a quote.

Ujjain to Salkanpur Cab: Distance and Drive Time

No single official figure exists for the road distance between Ujjain and Salkanpur. Two commercial sources give slightly different numbers, and both land at roughly the same drive time. We checked them on 6 October 2026.

Why sources say 235 km and 250 km

The 15 km gap is small. The likely causes are different start points inside Ujjain and different road choices in the routing engine. That is our reasoning, not a published explanation. We have not named a specific highway because none of the sources we read names one, so let your driver or a navigation app choose the route on the day. For planning, use 235-250 km one way and about 4.5 hours.

Not Salangpur: the Gujarat mix-up

Search results for this trip often show Salangpur Hanuman Temple, which is a different place in Gujarat. Rome2rio lists Ujjain to the Salangpur Hanuman temple at about 505 km and 7 hours by road, which is more than double the Salkanpur distance. If a quote or a map shows a figure near 500 km, check that the destination is Salkanpur in Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, and not Salangpur.

If your trip starts in Indore rather than Ujjain, Rome2rio estimates about 197 km and 3 hours, with a taxi estimate of Rs 3,300-4,000. That is an aggregator figure for a different start point, so use it only to sense-check what you are quoted, not as a price for the Ujjain route.

Cab Cost: What a One-Day Round Trip Really Means

A cab for a same-day visit has to drive to Salkanpur and back, so the paid distance is double the one-way figure.

Round-trip kilometres

At 235-250 km each way, the round trip is about 470-500 km. Carry that number into any per-km calculation: it is why a one-day cab costs far more than the one-way distance suggests.

Per-km arithmetic by vehicle

The table below multiplies 470-500 km by the per-km rates published on our taxi page as of 6 October 2026. These are arithmetic estimates, not quotes.

Our taxi page does not state a minimum daily distance, driver allowance, night charge, toll or parking policy, so ask for each of these in writing before you confirm the booking.

A third-party one-way quote for reference

For context, Gozo Cabs showed these indicative one-way fares for Ujjain to Salkanpur on 6 October 2026, before GST: Rs 3,487 for a compact car (Wagon R class), Rs 3,559 for a sedan (Dzire class), Rs 5,532 for a Sedan Value+, Rs 11,596 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller and Rs 13,253 for a 15-seater. The page lists a reference rate of "From Rs 12.75/km" and asks you to confirm your trip quote, and it takes a 25% advance. It gives no firm inclusions list for these fares (its general FAQ says tolls are "most of the time" included for one-way service), so confirm inclusions yourself. A one-way fare and a same-day round trip are different products, so do not compare them directly with the table above.

What to confirm before booking

• Whether the price is per km or a fixed package, and the minimum kilometres charged for the day.
• Driver allowance and any night or early-morning charge.
• Tolls and parking, and who pays them.
• Waiting time at the temple, since you will be away for several hours.
• The exact pickup point and the vehicle type for your group size.

If you are also planning a different outstation day trip, our guide to Ujjain to Maheshwar by taxi uses the same per-km method, and car rental in Ujjain explains vehicle choices.

Train, Bus or Cab: Public Transport Reality

There is no direct train or bus from Ujjain to Salkanpur. Rome2rio reports no direct bus or train even from Indore, and the temple sits in a village rather than at a station, so public transport always means a change and a final road leg.

Rail via Bhopal

The rail route runs through Bhopal Junction. The Bhopal-Ujjain Passenger (59320 from Bhopal, 59319 from Ujjain) runs daily over about 282 km, and Wikipedia gives the journey as roughly 4.5-5 hours because its own headline and timetable differ slightly. As listed on Wikipedia, train 59319 leaves Ujjain Junction in the evening, around 17:00, so it cannot get you to Salkanpur and back in a single day. Check the current timetable on NTES before you plan around any train. From Bhopal you still need about 70 km by road to reach the temple.

Bus to Obedullaganj and onward

MP Tourism says buses run from Bhopal to Obedullaganj, and the temple is reached by a local connection from there. A bus journey from Ujjain is therefore a multi-leg trip with at least one change, and we have no fares or timings for it.

Which to choose

The two official sources do not agree on the nearest railhead and airport, which is another reason to plan the last leg by road:

Because these figures conflict, treat both as rough guides and confirm with the driver. For families, older pilgrims or anyone short on time, a cab removes the changes and lets you start before dawn. For a solo traveller who can spare two days, rail to Bhopal and a road leg onward can work, but the evening Ujjain departure means you will not be back the same day.

At Bijasan Mata Temple: Steps, Ropeway and Timing

The Bijasan Mata Temple stands on an 800-foot hillrock in Salkanpur, near Rehti. Wikipedia describes it as a Siddhpeeth of Vindhyavasini Beejasan Devi, an incarnation of Durga, and the Sehore district site says a grand fair is held during Navratri.

1,000-1,400 steps

Sources differ on the climb. Sehore district NIC says more than 1,000 steps, MP Tourism says about 1,000 stone steps, and Wikipedia says around 1,400. Plan for roughly 1,000-1,400 steps, which is a real climb for small children and older pilgrims.

Ropeway

Sehore district NIC says a ropeway is available, and MP Tourism says visitors can also use a road or the ropeway for a small fee. We have no reliable ropeway fare or operating hours, so confirm both at the base before you decide whether to climb or ride.

Navratri crowds

MP Tourism warns of heavy crowds during Navratri and mentions a Magh Mela in February. MP Tourism also says the temple is open from dawn until about 6 PM, while other websites give different hours, so treat the closing time as roughly 6 PM and arrive well before dusk. Avoid festival days if you want a short, calm visit and a predictable return.

A One-Day Ujjain to Salkanpur Plan

A same-day return is possible but long, with about 9 hours of driving before any halt. The table is a planning budget built from the 4.5-hour drive time, not a timetable.

Time budget table

Checks the day before

• Reconfirm the pickup time with the driver and agree the plan for the return leg, so the car is not waiting at the base while you are still on the hill.
• Carry water, a light snack and footwear you can climb in, because the steps are the slowest part of the day.
• Ask the driver whether the ropeway is running and what the current fare is, then decide at the base whether to climb or ride.
• Keep the return start time fixed. A late start back means reaching Ujjain well after dark.

When to avoid

Avoid the peak Navratri days if you are travelling with children or elderly relatives, and avoid arriving after about 5 PM, because the temple may close near 6 PM. If you also want to see other stops such as Bhopal on the same trip, plan an overnight stay instead of squeezing everything into one day.

To ask about an Ujjain to Salkanpur outstation cab, call or WhatsApp +91 83190 07059. Confirm timings and fees locally before you travel. The official Sehore district page on the Salkanpur Durga temple has the steps, ropeway and access details we cited.

Written and reviewed by the Ujjain Tour & Travel editorial team. Facts checked against primary sources; see the reference above.

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