Travelling to Shirdi is regarded as one of the holiest pilgrimage tours. It is a small town located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra in Western India. It is about 6 hours drive from Mumbai. It is popular due to the holy shrine of Shirdi Sai Baba who is regarded as a saint and one of the spiritual centres for people of all religions. It is the hometown and the resting place of Shirdi Sai Baba.
Every year millions of devotees come to Shirdi to pay homage to their reverent saint. Sai Baba was preacher, philanthropist, thinker and mystical healer. He was a simple man with extraordinary power. His teachings were beyond any religion and beliefs, therefore people from all walks of life come to his Samadhi to seek blessings.
How to reach Shirdi
The nearest airport is Aurangabad well connected by private and public airlines to all major cities and towns. Nasik and Manmad are the nearest railway stations for Shirdi trains. Shirdi is also well connected by road from Mumbai via Manmad and Nashik-Sinnar. You do not get direct Shirdi trains so you can come to Nasik and then take a private taxi to Shirdi.
Tour packages for Shirdi
Shirdi is a sleepy town in the interiors of Maharashtra which became conspicuous in 1918. Shirdi Sai Baba is thought to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva and today all persons, places and possessions related to him have been objects of adorations by millions of devotees across the globe. This place is regarded as one of the holiest pilgrimage places in Shirdi map. The tour package to Shirdi comprises of a visit to the holy shrine and nearby places of interest like Khandoba temple, Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamal, and Lendi.
Holidays in Shirdi
When you are planning for your holidays in Shirdi, you are looking forward to discover a new way to enjoy your vacations in Shirdi along with mouth watering authentic Marathi cuisines. You can start your schedule early in the morning by visiting Shirdi Sai Baba temple. For devotees Dwarkamal, Gurusthan and Chavdi open up at 4:30 AM while the Samadhi Mandir opens at 5 AM. You can schedule your visit accordingly.
Best Places to Visit in Shirdi
Samadhi Mandir is one of the best places to visit in Shirdi. It is built with white marble stones. Situated at the right side of the Samadhi Mandir is Dwarkamal which is a mosque. The main attractions of this place are the oil paintings of the sage.
Best Places to Visit in Shirdi
Samadhi Mandir is one of the best places to visit in Shirdi. It is built with white marble stones. Situated at the right side of the Samadhi Mandir is Dwarkamal which is a mosque. The main attractions of this place are the oil paintings of the sage.