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Katni
Skip Katni unless you are a railway enthusiast or need a stop between Khajuraho and Bandhavgarh: half a day for the fort, then move on.
Katni is a mid-sized rail junction in Eastern Madhya Pradesh with one notable fort and a claim to India's geographic centre. Most travellers pass through on the way to Bandhavgarh National Park or Khajuraho. The city itself has limited sights, so a half-day stop is enough unless you are breaking a long train journey.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, leeches in the fort area)
- Airport
- JLR
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Katni112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Katni, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyKatni is generally safe, but the fort area is isolated: go with a group or a local guide.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 101 fire · 108 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJLR Jabalpur Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) south; taxi or bus to Katni, about 2 h).JLR Jabalpur Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) south; taxi or bus to Katni, about 2 h).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDorm bed in a lodge, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JLR Jabalpur Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) south; taxi or bus to Katni, about 2 h)JLR Jabalpur Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) south; taxi or bus to Katni, about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Aug (17 rain days), driest Apr (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Katni: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town. For Vijayraghavgarh Fort (about 25 km north), hire an auto for the round trip or take a bus from the main stand. Taxis are scarce; negotiate the fare before starting.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bandhavgarh National Park
goDoor to door: About 2.5–3 h
Train to Umaria (about 1 h) then taxi, or direct taxi from Katni (about 2 h)
Best for tiger safaris; book park entry and a guide in advance.
Door to door: About 4–5 h
Train via Satna or direct bus (about 4 h)
UNESCO temples; plan a full day or stay overnight.
Door to door: About 4 h
Train to Jhansi (about 3 h) then auto (about 20 min)
Palace complex worth a night; combine with Jhansi.
Rewa
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus or train (about 1.5 h)
White tiger safari and Rani Talab; half a day is enough.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Katni Junction
Closest to trains and bus stands; basic hotels and lodges.
Civil Lines
Slightly quieter, a few mid-range options; 2 km (1.2 mi) from the station.Slightly quieter, a few mid-range options; 1.2 mi (2 km) from the station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dorm bed in a lodge1 × 1 night × ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw to Vijayraghavgarh Fort (round trip)1 × ₹800 · check | ₹800 |
| Bus Katni → Bandhavgarh (one way)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹230 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,480 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,480≈ US$30 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali meal | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto-rickshaw ride within town (up to 3 km) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus Katni → Jabalpur | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Train ticket Katni → Satna (general class) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Vijayraghavgarh Fort is in a remote area: go in daylight, carry water and snacks.
- Centre Point of India is a simple pillar with no facilities; combine it with a trip to the fort or skip it.
- Katni Junction has a retiring room for train passengers; check availability at the station master's office.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 108
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance108
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Katni Junction → Vijayraghavgarh Fort (auto): about ₹800 (≈ US$10) round trip, about 40 min each way (check)
- Katni → Jabalpur (bus): about ₹120 (≈ US$2), about 2 h (check)
- Katni → Umaria (train): about ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2), about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai)
- बहुत महंगा है — Too expensive (bahut mehnga hai)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai)
- मुझे डॉक्टर चाहिए — I need a doctor (mujhe doctor chahiye)
- कृपया यहाँ रुकिए — Please stop here (kripya yahan rukiye)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Katni. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, leeches in the fort area) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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