maharashtra Shirdi

A  little village in the interiors of Maharashtra, Shirdi came into prominence when an old sage died in 1918. The saga of Sai Baba of Shirdi started in the middle of the last century when, as a boy of about 16 years of age, he first appeared here under a neem tree (Azadirachtaindica) absorbed in a hard penance. For the next 60 years, he devoted his life for the upliftment of the poor and suffering. His origin, religion, and early life are shrouded in mystery, and though he is believed to be an incarnation of lord Shiva, his teachings transcended all religions and beliefs. Today, all places, persons, and possessions connected with him have become objects of veneration by millions of devotees who throng to Shirdi every year from all parts of the world. Sai Baba's shrine has been incorporated as one of the holy places in the world's map of pilgrimage.

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Most important places to Visit in Shridi/ Sightseeing places in Shridi

Which all places I can visit along with Shirdi ?

Tour Itineries along with Shirdi

Best time to visit Shirdi

How to reach Shirdi?

Most important places to visit in Shirdi/ Sightseeing places in Shirdi

ShaniShingnapur and Nashik are the two places near Shirdifor one a day trip from here.

ShaniShingnapur is a pilgrimage village located some 70 kms away from Shirdi. Apart from the popular ShaniDev Temple, ShaniShingnapur is also renowned for the fact there are no doors in the village only the door frames. ShriDattatraya Temple and the tomb of SantShriUdasi Baba are other places to visit in ShaniShingnapur.

Another place worth visiting near Shirdi is Nashik, located at a distance of 75 kms from Shirdi. Nashik is popular for its rich culture and several temples and religious sites including Panchavati, Naroshankar Temple, Kalaram Temple, and Sundarnarayan Temple. Naroshankar Temple is an architectural marvel that has been built in ‘Maya’ style and dates back to the 18th century. Other prominent places that you may visit in Nashik include Shri Kailas Math and Pandavleni Caves.

Which all places I can visit along with Shirdi?

Tour Itineries along with Shirdi

Mumbai - Shirdi - Shingnapur - Mumbai

Mumbai - Shirdi - Aurangabad - Mumbai

Mumbai - Lonavala - Khandala - Matheran - Nasik - Shirdi - Aurangabad - Mumbai

Mumbai – Lonavala - Matheran - Nashik - Shirdi - Aurangabad - Pune - Mahabaleshwar -Mumbai

Mumbai – Bhimashankar – Shirdi - ShaniShingnapur – Trimbakeshwar- Grishneshwar - Mumbai

Best time to visit Shirdi

The best time to visit Shirdi is from December to February when the weather is pleasant  and temperature ranges between 8°C and 34°C.

During the summer season, from March to May, the temperature varies between 20°C to 40°C. It is better to avoid visiting Shirdi in the month of April and May.

Shirdi experiences sparse rainfall during the monsoon season, from June to August, however it is best to avoid visiting Shirdi during monsoon as there can be a problem of water-clogging.

How to reach Shirdi?

How to Reach Shirdi by Air

The nearest airport is Aurangabad 144 kms away. From here one can hire a taxi or take a bus to Shirdi.

How to Reach Shirdi by Rail

Shirdi is accessible on the Central Railway line; get off at either of the two Manmad railway stations(60 kms from Shirdi) or at Kopergaon(18 km).

How to Reach Shirdi by Bus

Shirdi is well connected by road and has state transport buses that come in from most towns in Maharashtra. You can also drive down from Mumbai and other neighbouring states to Shirdi by car. Private taxis, car rentals are widely available.

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