Planning a family yatra, a wedding or an office trip from Indore? This complete guide compares the Force Urbania and the tempo traveller on comfort, seats, safety, price per km and real trip costs, so you can book the right vehicle for your group the first time.
Book the Force Urbania if your group has up to 17 people and comfort matters: a family Mahakal darshan, elders on a long Omkareshwar trip, wedding guests or VIP visitors. Book a tempo traveller if you have 18 to 26 people, or if the lowest price per km matters more than comfort. At Sawariya Cab Service in Indore, the Urbania costs ₹30/km (14 seater) and ₹32/km (17 seater), while a tempo traveller starts at ₹24/km (17 seater). For a local full day in Indore, the Urbania is ₹6,400 (14 seater) or ₹7,400 (17 seater).
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Smoother ride, quieter cabin, reclining seats and AC vents for passengers. Best for long trips and elders.
About ₹8 per km cheaper than a 17 seater Urbania, and available in bigger 20 and 26 seater sizes.
Up to 17 people: Urbania or tempo traveller. 18 to 26: tempo traveller. More than 26: 50 seater bus.
The longer the drive, the more the Urbania's comfort pays off, for example Ujjain plus Omkareshwar in one day.
Dual airbags, ABS with EBD and ESP come on the current Force Urbania.
Wedding season, Shravan, Mahashivratri and Simhastha 2028 dates sell out first. Call +91 80851 31616.
Rates are Sawariya Cab Service prices in Indore. Vehicle features are for the current Force Urbania and a typical tempo traveller.
| Feature | Force Urbania | Tempo Traveller |
|---|---|---|
| Seater options | 14 or 17 seater | 17, 20 or 26 seater |
| Price per km | ₹30 (14) / ₹32 (17) | ₹24 (17) / ₹28 (20) / ₹34 (26) |
| Local full day, Indore | ₹6,400 (14) / ₹7,400 (17) | Call for rate |
| Ride comfort | Smoother, car-like ride with independent front suspension | Comfortable, but you feel more bumps at the back |
| Cabin noise | Much quieter, easy to talk | Louder at highway speed |
| Seats | Reclining seats, reading lamps, USB charging | Push-back seats on most AC models |
| Headroom and entry | Stand-up headroom, wide sliding door, low floor | Lower roof on many models, higher step |
| Safety | Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP | Depends on model year |
| Luggage | Rear space plus roof carrier | Rear space plus roof carrier |
| Best for | Families, elders, VIP guests, long trips | Big groups and budget trips |
Toll tax, parking and state tax are extra on outstation trips. Kilometres are counted from our Indore base and back. Rates last updated: October 2026.
The Force Urbania is a premium passenger van made by Force Motors, the same Indian company that makes the Force Traveller. It was launched in India in late 2022 to give groups a more car-like, premium alternative to the traditional tempo traveller.
Force Motors builds the Urbania in three body lengths. In Indore, Sawariya Cab Service runs the 14 seater and the 17 seater versions, both with an experienced driver.
“Tempo traveller” is the everyday name for the Force Traveller, the van that has carried Indian families, pilgrims and tour groups for many years. It is the most common group vehicle you will see on the Indore to Ujjain road.
Tempo travellers come in many lengths. At Sawariya Cab Service we run the 17, 20 and 26 seater AC tempo travellers, plus the smaller 12 seater Force Toofan for small groups.
Comfort is where the two vehicles differ the most. Independent reviewers who drove the Urbania found its ride and cabin noise a big step up from the older Force Traveller, with passengers able to talk easily even at highway speed.
On a short city run the difference is small. On the 270 km Ujjain and Omkareshwar day trip, or a long outstation drive, most families feel it clearly.
The current Force Urbania comes with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability programme (ESP), hill hold assist and collapsible steering. That is a strong safety kit for a passenger van in India.
Tempo traveller safety features depend on the model year and version, so they vary from vehicle to vehicle.
Whichever vehicle you book, the biggest safety factor is still the driver. Every Sawariya Cab Service vehicle comes with an experienced driver who knows the Indore, Ujjain and Omkareshwar roads, including the ghat section near Omkareshwar.
Example kilometre charges using our October 2026 rates. These cover the per-km part only; toll, parking and taxes are extra.
| Trip (approx. km, round trip from Indore) | Urbania 17 seater (₹32/km) | Tempo Traveller 17 seater (₹24/km) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore to Ujjain and back (about 120 km) | ₹3,840 | ₹2,880 | ₹960 |
| Indore to Omkareshwar and back (about 160 km) | ₹5,120 | ₹3,840 | ₹1,280 |
| Ujjain + Omkareshwar in one day (about 270 km) | ₹8,640 | ₹6,480 | ₹2,160 |
| Per person on the 270 km trip (17 people) | About ₹508 | About ₹381 | About ₹127 |
How to read this: on a full day Ujjain and Omkareshwar trip for 17 people, the Urbania costs roughly ₹127 more per person than a 17 seater tempo traveller. Many families feel the extra comfort is worth it, especially with elders or small children. Your final fare depends on total kilometres, toll, parking, state tax and any minimum kilometres for outstation trips, so call +91 80851 31616 for an exact quote. Rates last updated: October 2026.
Start with the number of passengers, then think about distance and budget.
| Passengers | Best choice | Budget choice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | Swift Dzire (₹11/km) | Swift Dzire |
| 5 to 7 | Innova Crysta (₹17/km) | Maruti Ertiga (₹13/km) |
| 8 to 12 | Force Urbania 14 seater (₹30/km) | Force Toofan 12 seater (₹15/km non-AC, ₹17/km AC) |
| 13 to 14 | Force Urbania 14 seater (₹30/km) | Tempo traveller 17 seater (₹24/km) |
| 15 to 17 | Force Urbania 17 seater (₹32/km) | Tempo traveller 17 seater (₹24/km) |
| 18 to 20 | Tempo traveller 20 seater (₹28/km) | Tempo traveller 20 seater |
| 21 to 26 | Tempo traveller 26 seater (₹34/km) | Tempo traveller 26 seater |
| 27 to 50 | 50 seater AC bus (call for rate) | 50 seater AC bus |
Tip: leave one or two seats free if your group carries a lot of luggage or has small children. Rates last updated: October 2026.
Based on the questions we get every day from customers in Indore.
Book Urbania 14 seater
Up to 14 family members from Indore to Ujjain. Quiet and easy for elders on the early morning drive.
Book Urbania 17 seater
Pick up 15 to 17 guests from the station, hotel and venue in one premium vehicle that looks good in photos too.
Book Urbania
About 270 km in a day. A smoother, quieter van makes a real difference on this route.
Book Tempo Traveller 20 / 26
For 18 to 26 people, a 20 or 26 seater tempo traveller keeps everyone together at a lower cost.
Book Tempo Traveller 17
17 people who want the lowest fare can save ₹8 per km with a 17 seater tempo traveller.
Book Urbania
Groups with luggage from Indore Airport or Indore Junction. The Urbania has a roof carrier and a low floor for easy loading.
Approximate one-way road distances from Indore.
| Destination | Distance | What groups do there | Our pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ujjain | About 55 km | Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Mahakal Lok, Harsiddhi, Kal Bhairav, Ram Ghat | Urbania for families and elders |
| Omkareshwar | About 80 km | Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga on the Narmada | Urbania, the ghat road is smoother in it |
| Maheshwar | About 90 km | Ahilya Fort, Narmada ghats, Maheshwari sarees | Urbania or tempo traveller |
| Ujjain + Omkareshwar | About 270 km round trip | Two Jyotirlinga darshan in one day | Urbania |
Starting from Ujjain instead? See Urbania on rent in Ujjain.
Small things that save money and stress on the day of travel.
Include children and the person who joins at the last minute. One extra passenger can change the vehicle you need.
Wedding trunks, wheelchairs or many suitcases may need the roof carrier or one size bigger.
For Bhasma Aarti or early darshan, book a pickup time that leaves room for parking and queues.
November to February weddings, Shravan, Mahashivratri and Simhastha 2028 sell out first.
Toll, parking, state tax and driver night allowance are extra. Ask for an all-inclusive estimate.
Send a Google Maps pin for each pickup, especially in busy areas like Rajwada or near the station.
Before you confirm, ask for photos of the actual Urbania or tempo traveller, so you know exactly what you will get.
Ask for the driver's name and number a day before the trip, so you can coordinate pickups directly.
WhatsApp your group size and route to +91 80851 31616 and we will suggest the best vehicle.
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Vehicle with AC | Included |
| Experienced driver | Included |
| Toll tax | Extra, as per actuals |
| Parking | Extra, as per actuals |
| State tax or other-state permit | Extra, when you leave Madhya Pradesh |
| Driver night allowance | Extra on overnight trips |
Confirm the final all-inclusive fare when you book. Rates last updated: October 2026.
Send your date, pickup point, destination and number of passengers to +91 80851 31616.
We suggest the right Urbania (14 or 17 seater) and share the route and price. Confirm the booking with us.
Our driver reaches your pickup on time with a clean, AC Urbania.
For comfort, yes. The Force Urbania has a smoother ride, a quieter cabin, reclining seats, AC vents for passengers and better safety features. A tempo traveller is better value for big groups of 18 to 26 people or tight budgets.
The tempo traveller is cheaper. At Sawariya Cab Service, a 17 seater tempo traveller costs ₹24/km, while a 17 seater Urbania costs ₹32/km and a 14 seater Urbania ₹30/km.
Indore to Ujjain and back is about 120 km. At ₹32/km, the kilometre charge for a 17 seater Urbania is about ₹3,840, plus toll and parking. Call +91 80851 31616 for an exact quote for your date.
We offer the Force Urbania as a 14 seater and a 17 seater. For more than 17 people, book a 20 or 26 seater tempo traveller or our 50 seater AC bus.
Yes. It is the most comfortable option for the Indore to Ujjain and Omkareshwar route, especially for elders and for a full day trip of about 270 km.
Yes. The Urbania has AC vents for passengers, so the rear rows stay cool even in summer.
The current Force Urbania comes with dual airbags, ABS with EBD and ESP. Tempo traveller safety features vary by model year, so the Urbania is usually the safer choice.
₹6,400 for the 14 seater and ₹7,400 for the 17 seater for a local full day in Indore, with driver and AC.
Yes, for 15 to 17 guests the Urbania is the most comfortable and best-looking option. For a big baraat, combine an Urbania for family elders with a tempo traveller or bus for other guests.
Call or WhatsApp Sawariya Cab Service on +91 80851 31616 with your date, pickup point, destination and number of passengers.
Force Urbania नई और ज्यादा आरामदायक गाड़ी है। इसकी सवारी ज्यादा स्मूथ है, अंदर आवाज़ कम आती है, सीटें पीछे झुकती हैं और हर यात्री के लिए AC वेंट है। टेम्पो ट्रैवलर सस्ता है और 20 या 26 सीटर में भी मिलता है।
Sawariya Cab Service में 14 सीटर Urbania ₹30 प्रति किमी और 17 सीटर ₹32 प्रति किमी है। इंदौर लोकल पूरे दिन के लिए 14 सीटर ₹6,400 और 17 सीटर ₹7,400 है।
17 सीटर टेम्पो ट्रैवलर ₹24, 20 सीटर ₹28 और 26 सीटर ₹34 प्रति किमी है। टोल, पार्किंग और राज्य टैक्स अलग से लगता है।
बुज़ुर्गों और परिवार के साथ एक दिन में उज्जैन और ओंकारेश्वर (लगभग 270 किमी) जाने के लिए Urbania सबसे आरामदायक है। बड़े ग्रुप के लिए 20 या 26 सीटर टेम्पो ट्रैवलर लें।
17 लोगों तक Urbania सबसे आरामदायक है। 18 से 26 लोगों के लिए 20 या 26 सीटर टेम्पो ट्रैवलर और उससे ज्यादा लोगों के लिए 50 सीटर AC बस लें।
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14 & 17 seater from ₹30/km
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17 to 26 seater from ₹24/km
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