Comprehensive 4-Day Itinerary: Mumbai, Aurangabad, and Shirdi

Day 1: Travel to Aurangabad

Mumbai to Aurangabad on March 12, 2025

7:00 AM

Breakfast at Café Madras

Start your day with authentic South Indian breakfast at Café Madras, renowned for its dosas and filter coffee.
INR 200, 1 hour

8:00 AM

Depart for Aurangabad by Train

Board the Devagiri Express (Train No. 17057) from Mumbai CST to Aurangabad. Departure at 9:10 AM, arriving at 4:00 PM.
INR 500, 7 hours

4:00 PM

Check-in at Hotel in Aurangabad

Settle into your accommodation to rest after the journey.
INR 3,000, 1 hour

5:00 PM

Visit Siddharth Garden & Zoo

Explore the local zoo and garden to unwind. Open until 7:00 PM.
INR 20, 1 hour

7:00 PM

Dinner at Tandoor Restaurant

Enjoy North Indian cuisine at Tandoor Restaurant, known for its kebabs and curries.
INR 500, 1 hour
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Day 2: Explore Ellora Caves and Bibi Ka Maqbara

Aurangabad, India on March 13, 2025

7:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Have a hearty breakfast at your hotel to prepare for the day's exploration.
INR 300, 1 hour

8:00 AM

Depart for Ellora Caves

Hire a cab to Ellora Caves, approximately 30 km from Aurangabad. Travel time: 45 minutes.
INR 1,000, 45 minutes

9:00 AM

Explore Ellora Caves

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its rock-cut temples and monasteries. Open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed on Tuesdays.
INR 40, 3 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at MTDC Restaurant

Dine at the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation's restaurant near Ellora, offering local Maharashtrian cuisine.
INR 400, 1 hour

1:00 PM

Visit Daulatabad Fort

Explore the historic fort en route back to Aurangabad. Open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
INR 25, 2 hours

3:00 PM

Return to Aurangabad

Travel back to the city to continue sightseeing.
INR 1,000, 45 minutes

4:00 PM

Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara

Explore the 'Mini Taj Mahal' of the Deccan. Open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
INR 25, 1 hour

5:30 PM

Explore Aurangabad Caves

Visit the ancient Buddhist caves located nearby. Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
INR 10, 1 hour

7:00 PM

Dinner at Bhoj Thali Restaurant

Experience traditional Maharashtrian thali at this popular local eatery.
INR 500, 1 hour
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Day 3: Travel to Shirdi and Visit Sai Baba Temple

Aurangabad to Shirdi on March 14, 2025

7:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for Shirdi.
INR 300, 1 hour

8:00 AM

Depart for Shirdi by Cab

Hire a cab for the 110 km journey to Shirdi. Travel time: approximately 2 hours.
INR 2,000, 2 hours

10:00 AM

Visit Sai Baba Temple

Pay homage at the renowned Sai Baba Temple. Open from 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Free, 2 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at Rajdhani Restaurant

Enjoy a vegetarian thali at this well-known restaurant near the temple.
INR 400, 1 hour

1:00 PM

Explore Shirdi Town

Visit local attractions like Dwarkamai and Chavadi, associated with Sai Baba's life.
Free, 2 hours

3:00 PM

Check-in at Hotel in Shirdi

Rest and relax at your accommodation in Shirdi.
INR 2,500, 1 hour

5:00 PM

Attend Evening Aarti at Sai Baba Temple

Participate in the evening prayer ceremony at the temple.
Free, 1 hour

7:00 PM

Dinner at Hotel Restaurant

Dine at your hotel's restaurant, offering a variety of cuisines.
INR 500, 1 hour
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Day 4: Return to Mumbai

Shirdi to Mumbai on March 15, 2025

7:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Have breakfast at your hotel before departing for Mumbai.
INR 300, 1 hour

8:00 AM

Depart for Mumbai by Cab

Hire a cab for the 240 km journey back to Mumbai. Travel time: approximately 5 hours.
INR 4,000, 5 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Highway Restaurant

Stop for lunch at a roadside restaurant offering local cuisine.
INR 400, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Continue Journey to Mumbai

Resume your journey back to Mumbai.
Included in previous cab fare, 3 hours

5:00 PM

Arrive in Mumbai

Reach Mumbai and check into your accommodation.
INR 3,000, 1 hour

7:00 PM

Dinner at Trishna Restaurant

Enjoy seafood delicacies at this renowned Mumbai restaurant.
INR 1,000, 1 hour
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