Have a hearty, early breakfast near Borivali station to fuel the group before travel; pick a reliable vegetarian/tea-shop or a local restaurant familiar with traveler groups.
Collect luggage, confirm bus tickets and seat allocations for all 4 adults and store any extra bags at the meeting point; use this time to buy bottled water and snacks for the overnight journey.
Eat a filling dinner close to the Borivali bus boarding area — pick a place that serves hot meals until late so the group can dine comfortably before the overnight ride.
Board the reserved AC sleeper bus from Borivali to Shirdi (overnight); sleep on-board to arrive early in Shirdi. Confirm exact pickup location in Borivali ahead of time (station/stand).
Arrive in Shirdi and either check in (if early check-in is available) or deposit luggage at the hotel/left-luggage so everyone can head straight to the temple.
Attend Kakad/Morning darshan and aarti at Shri Sai Baba Mandir; the Sansthan operates early aartis (Kakad Aarti ~4:00–5:00am, Mangala aarti and other sevas through the day) — darshan queues can be long so expect 1–3 hours depending on the lane. Check the official Sansthan site the day before for exact aarti/seva timings and priority-ticket options.
Have a simple, economical breakfast at the Sansthan prasadalaya/temple canteen (fresh, vegetarian prasad-style meals designed for pilgrims). It's convenient, quick, and close to the mandir.
Return to your hotel/boarding point, collect luggage and board the scheduled bus to Nashik. Shirdi → Nashik road transfer typically takes about 2.5–4 hours by bus; choose a comfortable bus given the group size.
Visit the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir for darshan and to admire the architecture and spiritual programmes; many BAPS temples hold evening arti and cultural events. Typical visiting hours are roughly 6:00am–12:00pm and 4:00pm–8:00pm but confirm on the temple website for exact aarti times.
Dine at a trusted local restaurant (choose from popular pure-veg or mixed cuisine spots suited to the group); aim for a place that serves comfortable seating for a group of 4 and offers local Maharashtrian or North Indian favourites.
Private taxi or hired vehicle for the group to Deolali; journey is short (roughly 30–50 minutes depending on traffic) — taxi is recommended for convenient group transfers and timed returns.
Walk through Deolali cantonment area and marketplace, see local landmarks; this is a gentle, cultural stroll good for photos and small souvenirs. Confirm any specific sites you want to enter since some cantonment areas have restricted access.
Drive up to the Anjaneri base for a short trek or viewpoint visit; Anjaneri is associated with Hanuman and offers scenic views — open from sunrise to sunset, trekking time varies by group; if you prefer not to trek, enjoy the base area and local temple instead.
Have lunch at a local pure-veg or mixed-veg restaurant in Deolali; choose a place with good reviews or ask locals for a clean, reliable option serving thalis and quick meals.
Drive back to Nashik and, if within visiting hours (Pandavleni Caves are commonly open ~8:00am–6:00pm), stop at the caves for rock-cut Buddhist-era caves with good views over Nashik — allow walking time and steps.
Have breakfast, complete hotel checkout and load luggage into the reserved taxi to Nashik Road railway station; aim to leave with comfortable buffer time before the train.
Arrive at Nashik Road Railway Station at least 45–60 minutes before departure for boarding and seat confirmation for all 4 adults; check platform and coach positions in advance via the train app/PNR.
Board the scheduled train from Nashik Road to Dadar; journey duration varies by service (approx 4–6 hours). Choose an AC coach if you prefer comfort for the group and check current timetable the day before to confirm departure/arrival times.