🚌 Travel from Aurangabad

📍 Distance: ~120 km from Aurangabad (2-2.5 hrs)

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About Shirdi and Sai Baba

Shirdi is a small town in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, world-famous as the abode of Sai Baba — a spiritual master revered by Hindus and Muslims alike. The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust manages the temple complex and is one of the richest religious trusts in India. The town receives 25,000 to 1,00,000 devotees daily, with major surges during Gurpurnima, Ram Navami, and Dussehra.

Temple Timings and Darshan

Main darshan hours: 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The four daily Aartis — Kakad (4 AM), Madhyan (12 PM), Dhoop (5:30 PM), and Shej (10:30 PM) — are the spiritual highlights. For the Kakad Aarti, arrive by 3:30 AM. Regular darshan takes 1-3 hours depending on day. Thursday queues are longest — consider Priority Darshan (₹500-1500).

Key Sites to Visit in Shirdi

Beyond the main Samadhi Mandir, visit Dwarkamai (where Sai Baba lived and kept a sacred fire), Chavadi (where he slept on alternate nights), Gurusthan (his meditation spot), and the beautifully maintained Lendi Garden. The entire complex is walkable and takes about 3-4 hours to fully explore.

Where to Stay in Shirdi

Shirdi has accommodation for every budget: Sansthan guest houses (₹200-800/night), mid-range options like Hotel Sai Heritage and Sai Yatri (₹1500-3000/night), and premium properties near Shirdi (₹5000+). Book 2-3 weeks ahead for weekends and festival periods.

How to Reach from Aurangabad

Shirdi is 120 km from Aurangabad — approximately 2-2.5 hours by road via Ahmednagar. Jaingiri Travels operates regular Shirdi pilgrimage trips from Aurangabad. For early Kakad Aarti (4 AM), we provide 1 AM night pickups. Book an AC Tempo Traveller for groups of 10-26 people — the per-person cost becomes very economical.