A Spiritual Journey: A Day Trip Itinerary from Mumbai to Shirdi

  1. 6:00AM: Start from Mumbai
    Estimated Time: 5-6 hours (240 km) via NH160

    Begin your spiritual journey with an early morning start from Mumbai. Enjoy a comfortable drive through the Mumbai-Nashik Expressway and take in the scenic beauty of endless fields, winding roads and captivating mountain ranges of Western Ghats. Note that the estimated time to reach Shirdi is around 11-12PM considering the traffic conditions.

  2. 11:30AM: Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
    Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

    The divine Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir is the main attraction of Shirdi. Get a glimpse of Sai Baba’s life and teachings at the museum inside the temple complex. This spiritual and historical experience is a must-have for any devotee visiting Shirdi.

  3. 1:30PM: Prasadalaya
    Estimated Time: 30 minutes -1 hour

    Fill your stomach with the complimentary food served at Prasadalaya, regardless of the religion and caste. The dining hall operates between 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM, which varies on special days.

  4. 2:30PM: Dwarkamai Masjid
    Estimated Time: 30 minutes - 1 hour

    Visit the holy abode where Sai Baba resided for almost 60 years of his life. Dwarkamai Masjid is the heart of the Sai baba’s teachings. The sacred fire continues to burn over here, which Sai Baba started during his lifetime.

  5. 3:30PM: Shani Shignapur
    Estimated Time: 1 hour - 2 hours (73 km)

    Complete your pilgrimage to the spiritual city of Shani Shignapur situated near Shirdi. Shani Shingnapur is famed for its fearsome god Shani, known for anonymity and extraordinary miracles. Witness the proud villagers boasting of no doors in their houses and shops as they have complete faith in their presiding deity.

  6. 6:00PM: Return to Mumbai
    Estimated Time: 5-6 hours (240 km) via NH160

    Begin your pleasant return journey to Mumbai. Reach there safely and with the blessing of Sai Baba before dinner time.

Time and Cost Estimate

  • Vehicle Rental - INR 3000-4000/-
  • Fuel - INR 1000-1500/-
  • Food, drinks and snacks - INR 500-800/-
  • Entrance Fees (if any) - INR 0
  • Total Estimated Costs - INR 4500-6300/-

Useful tips

If you have more time to spare, you can visit more temples and spiritual ashrams in and around Shirdi, including Khandoba temple and Sai Heritage Village. If you have less time, you can visit the Sai Baba temple complex and Dwarkamai Masjid for a touch of spiritual serenity. Make sure to carry sufficient food and water for your journey and respect the religious sentiments and customs of the locals.

0