2-Day Spiritual and Scenic Road Trip from Mumbai to Shirdi, Nashik, Tiambakeshwar, and Shani Shinganapur

Day 1: Spiritual Visits and City Exploration

Mumbai to Shirdi and Nashik, India on April 22, 2025

6:00am

Departure from Mumbai

Start early from Mumbai to avoid city traffic and make good progress on the approximately 4-hour drive to Shirdi.
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10:00am

Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi

Visit the famous Sai Baba temple, the main attraction in Shirdi, known for its spiritual significance and peaceful ambiance.
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12:15pm

Lunch at Shirdi Sai Prasadalay

Enjoy a simple, vegetarian thali meal near the temple premises, open 11am to 3pm, perfect for a quick, traditional lunch.
INR150, 1h0m

1:30pm

Drive to Nashik

Drive approximately 2 hours to Nashik, known for its religious sites and vineyards.
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3:30pm

Trimbakeshwar Temple Visit, Nashik

Explore this ancient and sacred Shiva temple, open 6am to 8pm, known for its unique architecture and spiritual importance.
INR30, 1h0m

5:00pm

Check-in to hotel in Nashik

Relax and freshen up at a decent hotel such as Hotel Express Inn Nashik.
INR2500, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Little Tuscany, Nashik

Enjoy Italian and multi-cuisine dishes including local and global flavors in a cozy environment.
INR700, 1h30m

Day 2: Temple Visits and Return

Nashik, Shani Shinganapur to Mumbai, India on April 23, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel to fuel your road trip back.
INR300, 0h45m

8:00am

Drive to Shani Shinganapur Temple

Travel about 1.5 hours to Shani Shinganapur, famous for its open-air Shani temple with no locks on doors, symbolizing faith.
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9:30am

Shani Shinganapur Temple visit

Witness the unique temple dedicated to Shani, the god of justice and karma; entry is free and open 24 hours.
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10:45am

Drive back to Mumbai

Start the approximately 4.5-hour journey back to Mumbai, with opportunities for short breaks en route.
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3:30pm

Lunch stop en route at Hotel Sai Ganesh Garden (near Igatpuri)

Enjoy a quick meal offering Maharashtrian and North Indian cuisine in a clean, comfortable setting.
INR400, 1h0m

8:00pm

Arrive Mumbai

Arrive back home in Mumbai after a fulfilling spiritual and scenic 2-day road trip.
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