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Plan a tour to Shirdi and Aurangabad – two important tourist destinations in Maharashtra. While Shirdi is famous for the Sai Baba Temple, Aurangabad is popular for the ancient Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Spend quality time at these attractions to make your vacation a worthwhile experience. So, get the best of both these destinations by planning a holiday in Maharashtra. Aurangabad Shirdi Tours take you to the home to one of the most respected Saint, Sai Baba. Shirdi is the place where people from all around the world come to worship. This Pilgrimage Package takes you on a Shirdi Tours where devotees can immerse themselves in the prayers and spirituality of the blissful place.
Shirdi is a place that is famous for the temple dedicated to the Sai Baba, a nineteenth century saint who made a great impact on the populace. He taught self-realization and preached that attachment towards material goods was pointless. He taught a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace, and devotion to God and guru. The Ajanta and Ellora caves in the package are guaranteed to leave you astounded at the sheer creativity and ability of the craftsmen. Both are world heritage sites and they are well maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The perfection of the paintings that have been created millennia ago will just leave you breathless. The enormity of the structures and the splendid architecture of the Ajanta and Ellora caves will leave you with a profound respect for the builders. The secular nature of the society can be seen from the fact that a single cave complex has Buddhist, Hindu and Jain temples.
Day 1 - Aurangabad to Shirdi (160 km/approx. 03 hours)
Pick up from Aurangabad railway station/airport, drive to the sacred town of Shirdi, which is popular for being the home to Sai Baba – a revered saint. En route Shirdi, visit the Shani Shingnapur Temple. This shrine is dedicated from Lord Shanidev. A swayambhu idol made of black stone is the highlight of this temple. Every year, thousands of pilgrims come here to worship and perform various rituals. Thereafter, continue your drive to Shirdi. On reaching Shirdi, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Spend the evening at leisure. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 - Sightseeing in Shirdi
Visit Sri Sai Sansthan (Sai Baba Temple). This shrine was originally constructed in the year 1922. Spend time in the temple complex and feel sanctified after offering your prayers to Sai Baba. The temple premises has other temples, museum and library, which are related to the life of the saint. Spend the evening at leisure by exploring the surrounding areas. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 - Shirdi to Aurangabad
After morning breakfast, Check-out from the hotel and proceed towards Aurangabad. On the way, visit Ellora Caves – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – an ancient site famous for its rock-cut architecture. There are five Jain, 12 Buddhist and 17 Hindu caves out here, which are worth exploring. Thereafter, continue your journey towards Aurangabad. On reaching, check-in at the hotel and relax. The evening is free for leisure activities. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Aurangabad to Ajanta Caves (100 km/approx. 02 hours)
Morning after Breakfast, Go for a full-day excursion to Ajanta Caves, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 30 Buddhist caves in this complex, which are preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Explore these caves, where you will find sculptures and paintings, information about which have been detailed out by ASI. After the excursion, retreat to the hotel and stay overnight.
Day 5 - Departure Aurangabad
After morning breakfast. Check-out from the hotel and proceed towards the railway station/airport for your onward journey.
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By Train:
Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station (Station Code: SNSI - 3 km south): Modern railway terminal connected directly to Mumbai (Vande Bharat Express just 5 hours from CSMT/Dadar), New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam. Kopargaon Railway Station (KPG - 16 km north) and Manmad Junction (MMR - 55 km) provide nationwide rail connectivity.
By Air:
Shirdi International Airport (Airport Code: SAG - 14 km southwest in Kakadi): Operates regular daily flights connecting New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Vijayawada.
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Local Transport:
Free temple trust shuttle electric buses, battery operated buggies, auto rickshaws, and private taxis connect the railway station, airport, and temple complex.
Shirdi features holy Samadhi shrines, sacred perpetual dhuni mosques, historic palanquin halls, and rural heritage theme parks:
The spiritual heart of Shirdi and the sacred resting place of Shri Sai Baba. Built with white Italian marble by wealthy devotee Gopalrao Buti of Nagpur, housing the life size marble statue of Sai Baba carved by master sculptor Balaji Vasant Talim, adorned with a solid gold crown and golden canopy.
Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir — Sacred White Italian Marble Shrine and Golden Throne
The humble dilapidated mosque transformed by Sai Baba into a sacred haven of love and solace for all humanity. Preserves the sacred perpetual fire (*Akhand Dhuni*) ignited by Sai Baba himself, the grinding stone (*Chakki*), the wooden bathing plank, and the healing sacred ash (*Udi*).
Dwarkamai Mosque — Holy Sanctuary with the Eternal Sacred Dhuni Fire and Udi Dispensary
A small historic structure where Sai Baba used to spend alternate nights during the last decade of his life. Divided into two sections (one for men and one for women), housing Baba's wooden bed, wheelchair, portrait, and serving as the starting point for the grand Thursday Palkhi procession.
Chavadi — Historic Rest House Where Sai Baba Slept on Alternate Nights and Thursday Palkhi Procession
The sacred spot where Sai Baba was first seen by the villagers of Shirdi sitting under a large neem tree as a young boy in deep meditation. Devotees revere this place as the seat of Baba's Guru, noting that the leaves on this specific branch taste sweet rather than bitter.
Gurusthan — Sacred Spot of Baba's First Appearance Under the Miraculous Sweet Neem Tree
A world famous open air pilgrimage shrine 70 km from Shirdi, dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn) represented by a 5.5 foot black stone slab. Famous for the unique tradition where houses and commercial shops across the entire village have no doors or locks.
Shani Shingnapur — Famous Open Air Swayambhu Shani Temple in the Door Less Holy Village
A tranquil garden originally cleared and watered daily by Sai Baba. Houses the perpetual brass oil lamp *Nanda Deep* sheltered inside a small enclosure, the historic well *Amrit Kund*, and a Datta Mandir.
An ancient temple on the outskirts of Shirdi dedicated to Lord Shiva as Khandoba. The historic site where temple priest Bhagat Mhalsapati first greeted the nameless young fakir with the words *"Aao Sai"* ("Welcome Sai").
A beautifully curated rural pilgrimage theme park recreating the 19th century village of Shirdi, depicting life size statues of Sai Baba helping villagers, curing the sick, and feeding the poor.
A historic museum inside the temple complex established by Kakasaheb Dixit, preserving rare vintage black and white photographs of Sai Baba, his long robes (*Kafni*), smoking pipes (*Chillim*), cooking pots, and wooden footwear (*Padukas*).
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