Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about tours and travels in Nashik? We have answers.
Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels, renting vehicles with driver from Nashik since 2006, answers 57 common questions below about per-km rates, route distances, booking, outstation trips across India, pilgrimage planning, and wedding transport.
About Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels
Quick facts about the business — who we are, where we operate, and why Nashik travellers trust us.
What is Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels?
Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels is a Nashik-based vehicle rental company operating since 2006. It rents cars, tempo travellers (13–26 seater), and buses (35–49 seater) with an experienced driver included, for travel to any destination in India — outstation tours, pilgrimage circuits, weddings, corporate travel, and school trips.
Where is Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels located?
The office is located at Gat No 283, Shop No 2 & 3, Behind K K Wagh Engineering College, Mumbai Agra Road, Panchavati, Nashik – 422003, Maharashtra, India. The business operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who owns Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels?
Yogesh Nikam is the founder and owner of Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels. He has personally run the business since 2006, starting with a single Winger van and growing it into a full-fleet travel agency serving Nashik and Maharashtra.
How long has Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels been in business?
Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels has been operating in Nashik since 2006 — nearly two decades of continuous service, making it one of the more established travel agencies in the Panchavati area.
What is the customer rating of Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels?
Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels holds a 4.6 out of 5 star rating on JustDial with 25+ verified customer reviews and photos, and is also listed with positive reviews on Google Maps.
What languages does the team speak?
The team at Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels communicates in Hindi, Marathi, and English, so customers can book and discuss trip details in whichever language they are comfortable with.
Is Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels available 24 hours?
Yes, the business operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Early morning railway station pickups, late-night airport drops, and overnight journeys can all be arranged with advance booking.
Can I rent a vehicle for travel outside Maharashtra?
Yes. Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels rents vehicles with driver for travel to any state in India. Vehicles depart from Nashik and regularly run multi-day tours to Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and other states, along with Nepal tour packages. State entry permits are arranged and billed separately.
Is a driver included, or is self-drive available?
A professional driver is included with every vehicle. Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels does not offer self-drive rentals. Drivers are experienced on both highway and hill routes, and driver allowance (bata) of approximately ₹300–₹500 per day is billed separately from the per-km rate.
What types of customers does Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels serve?
Customers include families on multi-day outstation tours, pilgrim groups travelling to temple circuits across India, wedding parties needing guest transport, corporate teams on offsites, schools and colleges on educational trips, and travellers needing airport or railway station transfers.
Vehicle Fleet & Seating Options
The complete fleet available for rent, from small cabs to 49-seater buses.
What vehicles does Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels offer?
The fleet includes an Innova Crysta (7–8 seater, ₹18/km), a Force Urbania luxury van (16 seater, ₹33/km), Tempo Travellers in 13, 17, 20, and 26 seater configurations, and Luxury Buses in 35, 40, and 49 seater configurations — all available in AC and non-AC options.
What is the seating capacity range across the fleet?
Seating capacity ranges from 7-seater cabs (Innova Crysta) for small families up to 49-seater buses for large pilgrim groups, weddings, and corporate events, covering every group size in between with tempo travellers (13, 17, 20, 26 seater) and mini/mid-size buses (32, 40 seater).
Which vehicle should I choose for a group of 10-15 people?
For 10–15 passengers, a 13 or 17 seater tempo traveller is the practical choice. The 13 seater costs ₹25/km AC (₹21/km non-AC), and the 17 seater costs ₹28/km AC (₹23/km non-AC), keeping the whole group together in one vehicle.
Which vehicle should I choose for a group of 30-40 people?
For 30–40 passengers, a 35 or 40 seater luxury bus is the most economical and comfortable option. The 35 seater is ₹60/km AC (₹42/km non-AC) and the 40 seater is ₹63/km AC (₹45/km non-AC).
Is the Force Urbania available for weddings?
Yes, the Force Urbania (16 seater luxury van) is commonly booked for weddings and premium group travel. It features recliner seats, a high ceiling, and AC interiors, and is priced at ₹33/km.
Are non-AC vehicles cheaper than AC vehicles?
Yes, non-AC rates are roughly 15-20% lower than AC rates across the fleet. For example, the 26 seater tempo traveller is ₹37/km AC versus ₹30/km non-AC, and the 49 seater bus is ₹70/km AC versus ₹52/km non-AC.
Do the vehicles have luggage space?
Tempo travellers have boot space and roof carriers suitable for 1-2 day trips with soft luggage. Buses (35-49 seater) have larger undercarriage storage, better suited for heavy luggage, wedding items, or multi-day tours.
Pricing & Fare Structure
Per-km rates for every vehicle category and what is included in the fare.
What is the tempo traveller rate in Nashik?
Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels charges: 13 seater AC ₹25/km (non-AC ₹21/km), 17 seater AC ₹28/km (non-AC ₹23/km), 20 seater AC ₹30/km (non-AC ₹25/km), and 26 seater AC ₹37/km (non-AC ₹30/km). These are base per-km rates before tolls, parking, and driver allowance.
What is the bus rental rate in Nashik?
Bus rental rates are: 35 seater AC ₹60/km (non-AC ₹42/km), 40 seater AC ₹63/km (non-AC ₹45/km), and 49 seater AC ₹70/km (non-AC ₹52/km). A 49-seater non-AC-only option is also available at ₹52/km.
What is the Innova Crysta rate in Nashik?
The Innova Crysta (7-8 seater, premium MPV) is priced at ₹18/km with a minimum booking of 300 km per day, suitable for small family trips and local or outstation cab travel.
What is included in the quoted per-km fare?
The quoted per-km rate covers vehicle hire, fuel, and the driver. Tolls, parking charges, permits, and driver allowance (bata) are itemized separately and shared in the fare breakdown before booking confirmation — there are no charges added after the trip.
Is there a minimum kilometre requirement for outstation trips?
Yes, outstation bookings typically carry a minimum of 250-300 km per day, standard across the tempo traveller and bus rental industry. This applies even on shorter routes like Nashik to Trimbakeshwar because the vehicle and driver are reserved for the full day.
How much does a Nashik to Shirdi trip cost?
A Nashik to Shirdi round trip (approximately 180 km) costs around ₹3,500-₹4,000 in an Innova Crysta (7 seats), ₹5,200-₹5,800 in a 13-seater AC tempo traveller, or ₹13,500-₹15,000 in a 49-seater AC bus, inclusive of estimated tolls and driver allowance.
Do prices increase during peak wedding or festival season?
Rates may run 5-10% higher during peak season (October to February) and around major festivals such as Navratri, Diwali, and Ganesh Chaturthi due to higher demand. Booking 1-2 weeks in advance helps secure standard pricing and availability.
Are there hidden charges after booking confirmation?
No. Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels shares a complete fare breakdown before confirmation — per-km rate, estimated distance, tolls, parking, and driver allowance — so the amount quoted matches what is billed at the end of the trip.
Routes, Distances & Travel Times
Distance and travel time reference for the most-booked routes from Nashik.
How far is Nashik to Shirdi and how long does it take?
Nashik to Shirdi is approximately 90 km one way via NH160, taking around 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic. It is commonly booked as a same-day return trip for Sai Baba darshan.
How far is Nashik to Trimbakeshwar and how long does it take?
Nashik to Trimbakeshwar is approximately 30 km one way, taking around 1 to 1.5 hours depending on temple crowd and pickup point. It is typically planned as a half-day trip.
How far is Nashik to Saptashrungi?
Nashik to Saptashrungi Gad is approximately 65 km one way. Most groups complete this Devi darshan as a one-day trip, departing Nashik around 9 AM and returning by early afternoon.
How far is Nashik to Mumbai?
Nashik to Mumbai is approximately 165-180 km one way, with a travel time of 4 to 5 hours depending on the exact Mumbai destination, pickup point, and traffic conditions on the expressway or ghat sections.
How far is Nashik to Pune?
Nashik to Pune is approximately 210 km one way, taking around 5 to 6 hours depending on route and traffic. Buses (32-49 seater) are recommended for large groups on this expressway route.
How far is Nashik to Aurangabad?
Nashik to Aurangabad is approximately 190 km one way, taking about 4 to 5 hours, and is commonly booked for Ellora Caves, Ajanta Caves, and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga sightseeing.
How far is Nashik to Bhimashankar?
Nashik to Bhimashankar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is approximately 180 km one way and is usually planned as a full-day or overnight pilgrimage trip.
How far is Nashik to Shani Shingnapur?
Nashik to Shani Shingnapur is approximately 145 km one way and is commonly combined with a Shirdi visit in a single pilgrimage circuit.
Does Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels cover long-distance routes like Goa or Ujjain?
Yes. Popular long-distance routes include Nashik to Goa (approximately 650 km) and Nashik to Ujjain-Omkareshwar (approximately 600 km), typically booked as multi-day tours with buses or tempo travellers.
Which Nashik pickup areas are covered?
Pickup is available from all major Nashik areas including Panchavati, Nashik Road, Gangapur Road, CIDCO, Dwarka, Satpur, Ambad, Deolali, and Mumbai Naka, as well as the railway station, bus stand, and hotels.
Pilgrimage & Temple Travel
Temple routes, darshan timing, senior citizen travel, and yatra planning from Nashik.
Which pilgrimage routes can be booked from Nashik?
Commonly booked pilgrimage routes include Shirdi (Sai Baba), Trimbakeshwar (Jyotirlinga), Saptashrungi (Devi darshan), Bhimashankar (Jyotirlinga), Pandharpur (Vitthal Temple), Shani Shingnapur, the Maharashtra 5 Jyotirlinga circuit, and Nepal's Muktinath yatra.
Can Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar be combined in one day?
Yes, but it requires an early 4 AM departure from Nashik and works best for groups without elderly members. For senior citizen groups, splitting Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar across two separate days is recommended for a more comfortable pace.
Is Saptashrungi suitable for senior citizens?
Yes, with planning. Saptashrungi has around 500 steps, but a funicular ropeway is available (approximately ₹180 for adults, ₹90 for seniors) as an alternative to climbing. Starting from Nashik by 9 AM allows a comfortable return by early afternoon.
Can a Maharashtra Jyotirlinga tour be arranged from Nashik?
Yes. A multi-day Jyotirlinga circuit covering Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar (Aurangabad), Aundha Nagnath, and Parli Vaijnath can be planned, typically requiring 3-5 days depending on pacing and vehicle type.
What vehicle is best for a pilgrimage group?
For families of 10-20, a 13 or 17 seater tempo traveller fits narrow temple lanes and limited parking areas better than a bus. For devotee groups of 30 or more, a bus is more economical per person and easier to coordinate.
Can a Nepal or Muktinath tour be booked from Nashik?
Yes, Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels helps plan Nepal tour packages covering Kathmandu, Pashupatinath, Pokhara, Muktinath, and Chitwan, with route guidance suited to family groups and senior citizen pilgrims.
Weddings, Corporate & Group Travel
Vehicle planning for weddings, office outings, school trips, and large group logistics.
Does Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels provide wedding transport?
Yes, buses and tempo travellers are booked for wedding guest transport, baraat movement, hotel-to-venue transfers, and outstation wedding travel. Decorated vehicles for baraat are available on request.
How many vehicles are needed for a 40-guest wedding?
A single 49-seater AC bus (₹70/km) comfortably covers 40-45 guests travelling from one pickup point. If guests are spread across multiple Nashik locations, two 17-20 seater tempo travellers offer more pickup flexibility.
Can late-night wedding return drops be arranged?
Yes, the business operates 24 hours, so late-night drops after 11 PM or 12 AM receptions are routinely handled. Night travel charges and driver allowance are confirmed before booking.
Does Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels handle corporate group travel?
Yes, buses and tempo travellers are available for corporate picnics, team offsites, conference shuttles, and industrial visits, with pickup support from Nashik Road, Gangapur Road, CIDCO, and MIDC industrial areas.
Are school and college trip buses available?
Yes, buses (20-49 seater) are available for school picnics, college trips, and educational tours, with driver discipline and coordinated halts planned around trip in-charges' schedules.
How early should wedding transport be booked?
Book at least 2-3 weeks in advance, and 3-4 weeks ahead during peak wedding season (October to February), since large buses have limited availability on popular dates.
Choosing the Right Vehicle
Practical guidance for deciding between a cab, tempo traveller, or bus.
Should I book a tempo traveller or a bus for my trip?
Choose a tempo traveller for groups of 8-26 people, especially on routes with narrow roads or limited parking (like Trimbakeshwar or Saptashrungi). Choose a bus for groups of 30 or more, where the per-head cost is lower and highway comfort is better for long routes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Nashik to Shirdi in a group?
For a group of 12, a 13-seater non-AC tempo traveller at ₹21/km gives the lowest per-head cost, roughly ₹350-₹400 per person for the Nashik-Shirdi round trip, compared to booking multiple individual cabs.
Is it cheaper to book one bus or two tempo travellers for 30 people?
For 30 passengers travelling from a single pickup point, one 35-seater bus (₹60/km AC) is more economical per head than two 17-seater tempo travellers. If pickups are spread across different Nashik areas, two tempo travellers offer better route flexibility despite a slightly higher combined cost.
When should I choose an Innova Crysta over a tempo traveller?
An Innova Crysta (7-8 seater, ₹18/km) is the better choice for small families of up to 7 people. Once your group exceeds 8-10 people, a 13-seater tempo traveller becomes more practical and cost-efficient per person.
Booking, Payment & Contact
How to book, what details to share, and how payment works.
How do I book a vehicle with Har Har Mahadev Tours & Travels?
Call or WhatsApp +91 8055159348 with your travel date, pickup location, destination, passenger count, and vehicle preference. A transparent fare quote is shared within minutes, and the booking is confirmed with an advance payment.
What details are needed to get an accurate quote?
Share the travel date, pickup time, starting point in Nashik, destination, number of passengers, AC or non-AC preference, and whether the trip is one-way, round trip, or multi-day.
How far in advance should I book a vehicle?
1-2 days advance booking is usually enough for weekday trips. Weekends, festivals, and wedding season require 3-7 days notice, while large buses (40-49 seater) should be booked 2-3 weeks ahead.
Can I book a same-day trip?
Yes, same-day bookings are possible depending on vehicle availability. Popular routes like Nashik to Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar often have same-day availability on weekdays — call +91 8055159348 to confirm.
What payment methods are accepted?
UPI, bank transfer, and cash payments are all accepted. A partial advance confirms the booking, with the remaining balance settled before or after the trip as agreed.
Can a booking be rescheduled or cancelled?
Rescheduling is possible subject to vehicle availability on the new date. Cancellation terms are discussed at the time of booking, so contact the team as early as possible for any changes.
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