Spiritual Tour Packages - Shirdi

Detailed Itineary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Mumbai – Transfer to hotel and relax

  You’ll be met on arrival in Mumbai, the home of Bollywood, and assisted with the transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mumbai.

• Day 2 : Mumbai – Nashik– Shirdi

  A full day’s travel- 5 hours driving plus stops to Nashik and then on to Shirdi. Nashik is a holy town. With a strong connection to the Indian epic Ramayana; it is believed that Lord Rama had spent some time during his exile in this sacred destination. You can also visit the Kumbh Mela grounds, site of the largest religious gathering in the world once every 12 years. There are also unique temples a little way outside Nashik, and you can visit Trimbakeshwar Temple, located in Trimbak, and an important Shiva shrine. Later continue on to reach Shirdi. Overnight in Shirdi.

  Note : If you want to spend more time in Shirdi, you can skip the sightseeing of Nashik/Trimbakeshwar and drive straight to Shirdi to visit the Sai Baba temple.

• Day 3 : Shirdi - Shani Shingnapur - Shirdi

  During your day here you’ll have ample time to visit the Sai Baba Temple where you’ll find his Samadhi, as well as Gurusthan, the place was Sai Baba was first spotted under a Neem Tree and Dwarakamayi where Baba lived for more than 60 years.The Dhuni (fire) he lit here years ago is still burning thanks to the constant attention of devotees. Nearby is the villager of Shani Shingnapur, unique as its houses have no doors. There is also a large black rock, said to have spontaneously manifested itself from the earth which represents Shani Mahadev (the planet Saturn) Overnight in Shirdi.

• Day 4 : Shirdi –Mumbai

  Time back at the Sai Baba temple in the morning, and later drive back to Mumbai. Time in the evening to explore some of Mumbai’s many amazing markets, or sample some incredible street food. Overnight in Mumbai.

• Day 5 : Mumbai

  Begin the day with a cruise on Mumbai Harbour out to Elephanta Island and its ancient rock-cut temples which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are believed to have been carved out of the living rock over 1500 years ago. The cave temples are closed on Monday. Upon returning to the mainland, join a local guide to visit some of the iconic sights of Mumbai. These include the Gateway of India, a fine example of Indo - Saracenic architecture which blends a 19th century British aesthetic with style arch with Islamic styles. This striking monument was created to celebrate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. Another example of the same type of architecture, and one of Mumbai’s most beloved buildings is the Victoria terminus, now known as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminal. Other places of interest include the ‘hanging’ or Ferozeshah Gardens and Dhobi Ghat, the self-styled world’s largest open-air laundry. As the day winds down head to Marine Drive and take a walk along the waterfront with a good chance of a stunning sunset. Overnight in Mumbai.

• Day 6 : Mumbai – Morning transfer to airport – Departure

  Depending on your flight time you may have time for more sightseeing today which could include a walking tour, slum visit or more of Mumbai’s highlights. You’ll be assisted with the transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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