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Hyderabad to Nanded cab, for Hazur Sahib
Nanded is about 265 km from Hyderabad on NH161, through Sangareddy, Pitlam and Degloor into Maharashtra. Five to five and a half hours.
Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib is one of the five Takhts and the reason almost everyone makes this trip. The two things people come for — the early morning prayers and the evening light show — sit at opposite ends of the day, which is a strong argument for staying the night.
Book this tripHyderabad to Nanded distance and travel time
- Distance: 265 km one way
- Travel time: 5–5.5 hours
- Route: NH161 via Sangareddy, Pitlam and Degloor
- Charging stop: One stop, budget an hour
- Car: BYD e6 electric SUV, 4 seats, 4 large suitcases
Charging on the Hyderabad to Nanded route
This is the most demanding route we run from Hyderabad and we would rather say so. Nanded city has no fast charging our cars can use — every public point there is slow AC — and the nearest fast charger is around 50 km away. We leave Hyderabad at 100%, and our operations team plans and confirms the charging for your specific booking rather than us publishing a stop we have not verified ourselves. For most guests this route works best as an overnight, which also solves the charging comfortably.
We are field-verifying the chargers on this route — our chauffeurs charge at each one and photograph it before we list it here. Until then, our operations team plans and confirms the charging stop for your specific booking.
What to know about this drive
- Hazur Sahib opens extraordinarily early — the morning prayer is at about 02:15 and the Prakash of the Guru Granth Sahib around 03:15. The laser show on the ten Gurus runs 19:30 to 20:30 in the evening.
- Those two timings bracket the entire day, so a single-day round trip from Hyderabad captures neither properly. We usually recommend an overnight.
- Entry is free and Guru ka Langar is served. Heads must be covered, shoes are left outside, and tobacco is not permitted anywhere in the complex.
Places to stop between Hyderabad and Nanded
- Sangareddy: The district town about 55 km out, and the last with dependable services.
- Pitlam and Bichkunda: The Telangana border stretch before Maharashtra.
- Degloor: The first Maharashtra town on the route.
- Godavari ghats: The river at Nanded, from which water is brought for the morning ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
Should we do Nanded as a day trip or stay overnight?
Overnight, in almost every case. The morning prayers begin around 02:15 and the evening laser show ends at 20:30 — the two things people come for are eleven hours apart. A day trip means seeing neither properly.
Why do you not name a charging stop on this route?
Because we have not verified one we would be happy to depend on. Nanded city has only slow AC charging and the nearest fast charger is some distance out. We leave Hyderabad at full charge and our operations team confirms the plan for your dates rather than publishing something we have not used.
Is there an entry fee at Hazur Sahib?
No. Entry is free and Guru ka Langar is served to all visitors. Heads must be covered and shoes are left outside.
Does this route pass through Karnataka?
No. NH161 runs from Telangana straight into Maharashtra via Degloor. Only two states, and the permits are our responsibility.
Will an electric car make it to Nanded without running out of charge?
Yes. We depart at 100% charge and plan one charging stop on the way. The BYD e6 returns 380-420 km on a highway with the air conditioning running and a full load, and we never plan a route that depends on arriving with an empty battery.
What happens if the charging station is not working?
Every planned stop has at least one named alternative within reach, and our operations team checks charger status on the morning of departure. Charger downtime is a real problem on Indian highways, which is why we plan for it rather than hope.
Does the charging stop make the trip longer?
We budget a full hour for a charging stop, and we schedule it where you would want a break anyway - somewhere with a clean restroom and food. Often it takes less, but we plan the day on an hour so a busy charger does not put you behind schedule.
Which car will I get?
Every Shoffr outstation trip is a BYD e6 - a quiet, Innova-sized electric SUV that seats 4 adults and fits 4 large suitcases, with a 71.7 kWh battery.
Are fares fixed, or does the price change on the day?
The fare is fixed when you book. There is no surge pricing and no renegotiation with the driver. Tolls are payable separately on applicable routes.
Can I travel with my pet?
Yes - Shoffr is officially pet-friendly. Indicate pets while booking; a deep-cleaning fee of Rs 500 for cats and Rs 750 for dogs applies.