Buying guide

Urbania vs tempo traveller

Both carry about 12 people, so why does the Urbania cost a little more? Here is an honest comparison from people who drive Himachal roads every week.

Seats
12 vs 12–17
Body
Monocoque vs ladder frame
AC
Per seat vs shared
Price
A little higher
Front of the Force Urbania 12 seater in a Himalayan valley

Side-by-side

Force UrbaniaTypical tempo traveller
BodyMonocoque, rides more like a large carLadder frame, bouncier on bad roads
SeatsPushback recliners with armrests and legroomVaries; often fixed or tightly packed
ACVent above every seatOften shared roof ducts
WindowsLarge panoramic glassSmaller windows
LuggageSeparate luggage space at the backOften a roof carrier or inside the cabin
SafetyABS and front airbagsDepends on model and age
ChargingCharging point at every seatUsually a few shared points
PriceA little higherLower
Our guests smiling in the reclining seats of the Gemini Urbania on a Spiti trip
Our guests in the pushback seats on a Spiti trip.

When the Urbania is worth it

  • Long drives: Delhi to Shimla, Dharamshala to Delhi, or any trip over 5 hours.
  • Elderly travellers: reclining seats and a smoother ride make a big difference on hill roads.
  • Weddings and corporate groups: it looks the part in photos and arrives clean.
  • Spiti and Kinnaur: rough roads are where the ride quality shows.

When a tempo traveller is fine

For a short airport hop or a group bigger than 12, a regular tempo traveller does the job for less. We'll tell you honestly if that suits your trip better.

About our Urbania

Our Urbania is a 12 seater with a Mercedes-derived engine, pushback seats, individual AC vents, a music system and charging points at every seat. It is owner driven, cleaned and sanitised before every trip, and backed by 24x7 support while you travel.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the Urbania a tempo traveller?

It is in the same class (Force Motors makes both), but the Urbania is a newer platform with a monocoque body, better seats and more safety features.

How many people fit in your Urbania?

Our Urbania seats 12 passengers in reclining seats, plus the driver.

Is the Urbania good for hill roads?

Yes. It handles Himachal bends with less body roll than older vans, and our driver has years of hill driving experience.

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