Mumbai to Nashik on NH160 is the wine-country and Trimbakeshwar pilgrimage route. 165 km through Thane, up the Kasara ghat into the Western Ghats, and onto the Deccan plateau where Nashik sits at 700 metres. A 3.5-hour drive off-peak; double that in Friday-evening traffic.
Route description
NH160 out of Mumbai via Thane and the Eastern Express Highway. The Kasara ghat climb is the route's slowest stretch — 20 km of winding two-lane through monsoon-prone hills. Igatpuri is the ghat-top breakfast halt; beyond that the road flattens onto the Deccan plateau and delivers you to Nashik via Ghoti.
Stops and attractions en route
- Thane / Eastern Express Highway exit(30 km from Mumbai)
Morning traffic bottleneck; clear before 08:00.
- Igatpuri(125 km from Mumbai)
Ghat-top breakfast halt; Vipassana retreat centre nearby.
- Nashik (College Road / Gangapur Road)(165 km from Mumbai)
Hotel drop in Nashik; wine-country hotels around Gangapur.
How Outstation Pricing Works
- •Per-KM rate — varies by vehicle type and city of pickup
- •Minimum 300 KMs per calendar day
- •Driver allowance charged per day
- •Night halt allowance — if vehicle retained overnight
- •Toll, parking, and interstate taxes — at actuals
- •GST at 5% on invoice
All outstation trips are round-trip by default — billed garage to garage. Even if you drop one side only, return kilometers are included in the calculation. One-way drop service is available from select cities at different rates.
Worked example: A 2-day trip covering 165 km one side (330 km round trip) is billed as the higher of actual kilometers or 600 KMs (2 days × 300 KM minimum), plus 2 days of driver allowance, plus tolls/parking at actuals, plus 5% GST. Contact us for a specific quote.
Trip Summary
- Distance (one side): 165 km
- Round trip distance: ~330 km
- Estimated driving time: 3 – 4 hours
- Highway: NH160 via Thane, Kasara ghat and Igatpuri
- Stops en route: Thane / Eastern Express Highway exit, Igatpuri, Nashik (College Road / Gangapur Road)
Vehicle Options for This Route
- Sedan (Dzire / Etios)4 passengers + 2 bagsEconomical choice for 2-3 travellers
- Premium Sedan (Honda City / Ciaz)4 passengers + 2 bagsFor executives preferring a quieter cabin
- SUV (Innova Crysta / Ertiga)6 passengers + 3 bagsFamily and small groups; preferred for long highway drives
- Tempo Traveller12 passengers + luggageGroup travel — recommend for 7+ passengers
Final vehicle assignment and rate is confirmed once you share travel dates and pickup city.
Get Your Exact Quote
Share your dates and vehicle preference — we respond within an hour with a written, itemised quote for Mumbai to Nashik.
One-Way Drop Also Available
Need a Mumbai to Nashik drop only? We offer one-way drop service from Mumbai — pay only for one side, no return charges.
- •Point-to-point drop — no return kilometers charged
- •Available in Dzire (sedan) and Ertiga (SUV) only
- •24–48 hour advance notice recommended
- •Different rates to round-trip outstation — ask for a quote
Frequently asked questions
Which wineries are worth visiting?
Sula Vineyards (Gangapur Road, 12 km from city centre — the flagship, tasting tours hourly), York Winery (next to Sula), Vallonné (further out, quieter). A half-day covers 2 wineries comfortably with lunch at a winery restaurant.
Can we include Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga?
Yes — Trimbakeshwar is 28 km west of Nashik (1 hour). It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga sites and a major pilgrimage. Mornings before 10:00 avoid the worst queues; we build a 2.5-hour window into family pilgrimage itineraries.
What about Shirdi as an add-on?
Shirdi (Sai Baba) is 90 km east of Nashik (2 hours). A Nashik-Shirdi-Nashik half-day is common — early morning Shirdi darshan, back to Nashik by afternoon. We also run direct Mumbai-Shirdi cabs if that is the primary destination.
How is the outstation fare calculated?
Outstation trips are billed per kilometer with a minimum of 300 KMs per calendar day. The per-km rate depends on your vehicle type and city of pickup. Driver allowance is charged per day. Toll, parking, interstate taxes, and GST at 5% are added at actuals. Contact us for an exact quote for your dates.
Is this a one-way or round-trip rate?
All outstation bookings are round-trip — billed garage to garage. Even for a one-side drop, return kilometers are included. We do offer one-way drop service from select cities at different rates — ask us for availability.
What is included in the fare?
The base fare covers vehicle hire (per-km rate × total kilometers) and driver allowance. Toll charges, parking fees, interstate permit taxes, and GST at 5% are charged at actuals and itemized on your invoice.
How are days counted?
Calendar days — Day 1 starts when the vehicle departs from our garage. Each calendar day carries a minimum of 300 KMs. For example, a 3-day trip has a minimum billing of 900 KMs regardless of actual distance covered.
What is driver allowance and night halt?
Driver allowance is a daily charge covering the driver's meals and incidentals during outstation duty. Night halt is an additional charge when the vehicle is retained overnight. Both vary by city — contact us for specifics.
What vehicles are available for outstation?
We offer sedans (Swift Dzire, Toyota Etios), SUVs (Innova, Ertiga), premium sedans (Honda City, Ciaz), tempo travellers, and buses. Availability varies by city.