From Distance Driving Time
Mumbai 250 km. 6 hr. 0 min. Getting There

Destination Description

Shirdi is a mystical magical town near the holy city of Nasik. The town of Shirdi was home to the saint Sai Baba, who lived here for eighty years. It is said that Sai Baba himself calls his devotees to Shirdi and that his blessings can heal even the deepest wound. Shirdi is tiny town with just 2 square km of main street and a labyrinth of by-lanes but packs in much spiritual passion. A major pilgrimage centre, Shirdi is imbued with an aura of spiritual sanctity.

Best Time To Visit

Any time of the year though the monsoon months - June to August - are best with pleasant weather. Though the shrine is open though the week, Thursday is Sai Baba's special day

Accommodation Option

Accommodation is never a problem in Shirdi - from the MTDC hotel, tourist rest houses, dharamsalas and ashrams, to five star accommodations - the town is totally geared for pilgrims. Hotels offer special packages and check-in/check-out timings. You can stay in comfort and clean surroundings at one of the charitable sansthas and dharamsalas for just a handful of rupees.

Activities

At Shirdi, wait for a brief darshan at Samadhi Mandir, the shrine of Sai Baba where his mortal remains were interred. Next to the shrine is the peaceful Masjid where Sai Baba spent most of his life. The sacred fire called dhuni still burns here and its ash or udhi is smeared on devotees. The Chavadi is a small building in Shirdi where Sai Baba used to spend every alternate night.

Places Nearby

Nasik: Just 75 km away, the temple town of Nasik has several associations with the Ramayana Lord Rama and Sita were exiled here. A major pilgrimage center, Nasik is also an important business center.