Nashik from Pune

Planning a yatra to Nashik (Kalaram) from Pune? Here's how to reach, how long it takes, and where to stay — with verified hotels within walking distance of the temple.

Distance
210 km
Drive
4.5 hrs
Train
5 hrs
Bus frequency
Every 30 min
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How to reach

Drive from Pune
210 km · approximately 4.5 hrs. Most pilgrims leave overnight and reach Nashik by early morning for Kakad Aarti.
Train to Nashik Road Railway Station
About 5 hrs. The station is 9 km from the temple (~25 min by auto-rickshaw).
State bus service
Every 30 min. 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 Pune when return dates are tight.
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Most popular for

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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

  1. 1
    Depart Pune overnight
    Travel 4.5 hrs by road or 5 hrs to land in Nashik before 5 AM.
  2. 2
    Check in near the temple
    Walk or tap a rickshaw to your lodge. Most verified stays on TripSaffron are within 500m–2km of Nashik Kalaram temple.
  3. 3
    Kakad Aarti + morning darshan
    Reach by 5:00 AM for the 5:15 AM Kakad Aarti. Regular darshan queue is shortest on Tue/Wed 9–11 AM.
  4. 4
    Prasadalaya lunch
    Free tokens handed after darshan. Paid section on the first floor has unlimited thali at ₹50 (₹30 for kids) with no waiting.
  5. 5
    Head back to Pune
    Most families wrap up by late afternoon. Night buses and trains return to Pune the same evening.
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Frequently asked

How far is Nashik from Pune?
210 km. By road it takes about 4.5 hrs, or 5 hrs by train.
Best way to travel from Pune to Nashik?
Overnight travel is common — state buses leave every 30 min 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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