Nashik from Aurangabad
Planning a yatra to Nashik (Kalaram) from Aurangabad? Here's how to reach, how long it takes, and where to stay — with verified hotels within walking distance of the temple.
Distance
190 km
Drive
4 hrs
Train
4 hrs 30 min
Bus frequency
Daily
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How to reach
Drive from Aurangabad
190 km · approximately 4 hrs. Most pilgrims leave overnight and reach Nashik by early morning for Kakad Aarti.
Train to Nashik Road Railway Station
About 4 hrs 30 min. The station is 9 km from the temple (~25 min by auto-rickshaw).
State bus service
Daily. Government and private sleeper buses run on this route; overnight travel is popular for morning darshan.
Fly via Ozar Airport (ISK)
Ozar Airport (ISK) is 25 km from Nashik (~45 min by taxi). Faster for pilgrims from Aurangabad when return dates are tight.
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Most popular for
Ellora + Nashik cultural yatra
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Where to stay
Every lodge on TripSaffron is checked in person by our team — real photos, real distance from Nashik temple, real UPI payment to the owner. No hidden charges, no payment aggregator fees.
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Recommended itinerary
- 1Depart Aurangabad overnightTravel 4 hrs by road or 4 hrs 30 min to land in Nashik before 5 AM.
- 2Check in near the templeWalk or tap a rickshaw to your lodge. Most verified stays on TripSaffron are within 500m–2km of Nashik Kalaram temple.
- 3Kakad Aarti + morning darshanReach by 5:00 AM for the 5:15 AM Kakad Aarti. Regular darshan queue is shortest on Tue/Wed 9–11 AM.
- 4Prasadalaya lunchFree tokens handed after darshan. Paid section on the first floor has unlimited thali at ₹50 (₹30 for kids) with no waiting.
- 5Head back to AurangabadMost families wrap up by late afternoon. Night buses and trains return to Aurangabad the same evening.
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Frequently asked
How far is Nashik from Aurangabad?
190 km. By road it takes about 4 hrs, or 4 hrs 30 min by train.
Best way to travel from Aurangabad to Nashik?
Overnight travel is common — state buses leave daily and you reach in time for Kakad Aarti. Private sedans and SUVs are also available for families.
Where should we stay in Nashik?
Every hotel on TripSaffron is verified in person by our team. Pick a verified stay within walking distance of Nashik Kalaram temple — each listing shows the exact walk minutes.
Is advance booking needed during festivals?
Yes. For Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami, book 6–8 weeks ahead — lodges within walking distance of the temple fill up fast.
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