Shirdi Tour Package

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Craving a peaceful gateway to revive your soul and experience the beauty of India? Get ready to explore our beautifully designed Shirdi Tour Package for an incredible journey. India is a beautiful country that occupies the greater part of South Asia and is a popular tourist destination with multicultural experiences, a rich history, and famous attractions. On this tour, let us take you on a religious journey to North Maharashtra, India. It is a region of Maharashtra that consists of amazing cities, world heritage sites, and many more. This tour leads you to Nashik, the sacred city revered for its religious significance. Followed by a visit to the pilgrimage site Shirdi, concluding your journey to Bollywood destination Mumbai.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival In Mumbai. — At (Arrival Time): Welcome to India!!! Upon arrival at Mumbai International Airport, you will meet our local representative, who will warmly welcome you and ensure your transfers to your hotel. Complete the check-in procedures and enjoy the comforts of your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend. You can spend it relaxing at your hotel, visiting nearby places, trying out some local foods, and going shopping. Later, head back to your hotel and enjoy your overnight stay. Meal: Not Included. Day Day 2: Drive To Shirdi Via Nashik. — Begin your day with breakfast at your accommodation. Then prepare to travel to Shirdi, a city and pilgrimage site in the Indian state of Maharashtra renowned as the former home of Spiritual Leader Sai Baba. On your way to Shirdi, you will stop in Nashik, a historic city in Maharashtra, to visit various religious monuments. On your route to Nashik, you will stop by Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage center. In this temple, you can observe Linga in the form of three faces, representing Tridev, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Shiva. Every day, Lord Shiva is honored via various pujas and rituals. Once you've finished exploring the temple, continue driving (30 km) to Nashik. Upon arrival in Nashik, you will be transported to the Panchvati area. You will tour some of the sacred sites in the Panchvati area. First, you will be escorted to Kalaram Temple, an old Hindu temple devoted to Lord Rama. Many smaller temples, like the Ganapati, Maruti, and Vithal temples, can be seen there. Following that, visit the Goraram Temple, a smaller temple featuring statues of Lord Ram, Laxman, and Sita. Then, head to Kapaleshwar Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and surrounded by shrines. It is India's only Shiva temple that does not feature Nandi. You have to climb some stairs to get there. After that, head to Sita Gumpha, a historical site where Devi Sita used to worship Lord Shiva. It is a cave-like temple with the idols of Lord Rama, Sita, and Laxmana that can only be reached via a narrow staircase. Outside the cave, there is a vast grove of five old Banyan trees. Next, head to Ramkund, which is situated opposite the river and serves as the venue for the magnificent Kumbh Mela. Tourists come here to wash in the purifying waters and seek atonement for their sins. Next, visit Triveni Sangam, a Hindu religious site that marks the confluence of three holy rivers: the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the unseen Saraswati. Your final stop for the day will be Muktidham Birla Temple, a marble temple complex dedicated to Hindu deities. There are statues of all the main Hindu gods and goddesses, including Vishnu, Laxmi, Rama, Laxman, Sita, Hanuman, Durga, and Ganesha. After you've finished exploring, move on to Shirdi, your final destination for the day. It is around 90 km from Nashik and takes about 2 hours to get there by drive. After you reach Shirdi, check into your accommodation and relax for the night. Meal: Breakfast Included. Day Day 3: Shirdi Tour, Drive To Mumbai. — At 07:30 AM: Have your breakfast at your hotel and get ready for local sightseeing at the famous Saibaba Temple. This temple is built beautifully with great detail and design. There you will see a marvelous statue of Sai Baba made of Italian marble, which is seated on a throne. There you can see a huge assembly hall in front of the temple, which can accommodate up to 600 devotees, and a section of the hall shows various belongings of Sai Baba. After that, visit other adjacent temples such as Dwarkamai, Chavdi, Khandoba Temple, and Nand Deep (on foot). First, you will be taken to Dwarkamai, a major pilgrimage center with a large number of religious tourists and considered one of the treasures of Shirdi. It is a holy place where Sai Baba lived for 60 years. The area of the mosque has two levels. The first level has a big portrait of Sai Baba and a big stone believed to be where Sai Baba used to sit. The other area has two rooms, which have a palki (sedan chair) and chariot. On the next level, you will see a huge, large square stool where Sai Baba took a bath. Next, you will visit Chavdi, which is a place where the villagers of Shirdi used to meet, settle disputes, and collect taxes. During the last days of Sai Baba, he used to sleep here on alternative nights. This place is very special for the devotees, and people decided to offer regular Arati to him. There you will see a large painting of Sai Baba, which was painted by an 18 year old boy from Gujrat. On the left of the painting, you will see a wooden bed where Baba had his last bath after he passed away in the mosque. Following that, you will visit Khandoba Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Khandoba, considered to be another form of Lord Shiva. You can see the idol of Lord Khandoba in the sanctum sanctorum (a private and highly secret place) of the temple. There you will see a large Banyan tree and a rectangular sandpit, which is situated in front of Khandoba Temple. And the final destination you will be visiting today is Nand Deep, which is a place where Sai Baba likes to sit in meditation. Here you will see the small temple that houses the lamp Nanda Deep (oil lamp) in between two trees. A few feet from Nanda Deep, you will see the small Dattareya Shrine. After seeing all the places, drive to Mumbai. Upon arrival, complete the check-in procedures and enjoy your overnight stay. Meal: Breakfast Included. Day Day 4: Mumbai Sightseeing. — At 07:30 AM: Begin your day by having a delicious breakfast at your hotel and get ready for your tour of Mumbai's best landmarks. This tour covers some of the best must visit places in Mumbai. First, you will be taken to the Gateway of India, which was erected during British rule and is now a popular landmark. It also served as an entry point into India. With 4 towers on the arch and 26 meters, it belongs to Gujarati Style building. The monument is a reminder of the city’s colonial history. After that, you will be taken to the Prince of Wales Museum, also known as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, which houses several interesting ancient artifacts. This museum holds 2,000 rare miniature paintings from several art schools in India. This museum categorizes exhibits of ancient history as well as objects from foreign lands, primarily in 3 sections art, archaeology, and natural history.Next, you will visit Hanging Gardens, also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens. It is a beautiful terrace garden and a popular spot where Mumbaikars spend a few moments in the cradle of nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the ever-buzzing city. This park offers stunning sunset views of the Arabian Sea, making it a favorite evening hangout spot for travelers. Following that visit, Haji Ali Dargah, which is not only a mosque but also a landmark placed on an islet. It is an iconic landmark that appears like an imaginary world floating on the water. The Dargah is only accessible during low tides. The Dargah is renowned as a pilgrimage site among Muslims. Non-Muslims are also allowed to visit the Dargah. The white-coloured structure attracts visitors in large numbers. In the evening, you can visit famous beaches like Juhu Beach and Chowpatty Beach, where you can taste lip-smacking street food, view the mesmerizing sunset, and indulge in fun activities. After visiting all the sights, head back to your hotel and enjoy your overnight stay. Meal: Breakfast Included. Day Day 5: Departure, Farewell! — At 07:30 AM: Bid farewell to beautiful Mumbai!!! Have your last breakfast at your accommodation and get ready to proceed to the airport as per your flight schedule. Safe travels, and may the joy of this adventure stay with you always. Note: Reach airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight time. Meal: Breakfast Included.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival In Mumbai. — At (Arrival Time): Welcome to India!!! Upon arrival at Mumbai International Airport, you will meet our local representative, who will warmly welcome you and ensure your transfers to your hotel. Complete the check-in procedures and enjoy the comforts of your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend. You can spend it relaxing at your hotel, visiting nearby places, trying out some local foods, and going shopping. Later, head back to your hotel and enjoy your overnight stay.+