5-Day Spiritual Tour of Shirdi Sai Baba from Kolkata

Day 1: Travel & Arrival

Kolkata to Shirdi, India on April 22, 2025

6:00am

Flight from Kolkata to Mumbai

Take an early morning flight from Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport. Flights usually take about 2.5 hours.
INR4500, 2h30m

9:00am

Road Transfer Mumbai to Shirdi

After arrival in Mumbai, hire a private coach or taxi to Shirdi; it takes approximately 4 to 5 hours by road covering about 240 km.
INR8000 (for group), 4h30m

2:00pm

Check-in & Rest

Check into your hotel in Shirdi and freshen up after your trip. Recommended: St Laurn Meditation & Wellness Retreat for a comfortable stay close to spiritual sites.
Varies, 1h

3:30pm

Visit Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir

Visit the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir where the saint’s mortal remains are interred. Spend the afternoon in prayer and meditation. Open daily 5am to 11pm.
Free, 2h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Hotel or Nearby

Enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant or nearby eateries offering North Indian dishes popular with pilgrims.
INR300 per person, 1h
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Day 2: Spiritual & Local Exploration

Shirdi, Maharashtra, India on April 23, 2025

6:00am

Early Morning Darshan at Sai Baba Temple

Begin your day with the early morning darshan at Sai Baba Temple to avoid crowds and experience peaceful worship.
Free, 2h

8:30am

Breakfast at Good Day Cafe

Relish a wholesome breakfast including poha, chai, and sweets at Good Day Cafe, a popular spot among visitors close to the temple.
INR150 per person, 1h

10:00am

Visit Dwarkamai Masjid

Explore the Dwarkamai, the mosque within the temple complex where Sai Baba lived for many years, rich with history and spiritual significance.
Free, 1h

11:30am

Visit Chavadi

Visit Chavadi, the place where Sai Baba used to sleep on alternate nights. It is a key spiritual site in Shirdi with sacred artifacts.
Free, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Shri Saibaba Restaurant

Have a delicious vegetarian lunch with dishes like dal, chapati, rice, and thali at this visitor favorite, open 11am-3pm.
INR200 per person, 1h

2:30pm

Explore Shri Sai Heritage Village

Visit the Sai Heritage Village to learn about Sai Baba’s life and miracles through exhibitions and cultural displays.
INR50, 2h

5:00pm

Evening Aarti at Sai Baba Temple

Participate in or witness the evening aarti, a special spiritual ritual performed at the temple from 5pm to 6pm daily.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Restaurant

Dinner at your hotel’s restaurant with simple but hearty Maharashtrian cuisine options.
INR300 per person, 1h
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Day 3: Full Shirdi Spiritual Day

Shirdi, Maharashtra, India on April 24, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a fresh breakfast buffet available at your hotel, including Indian and continental options to prepare for the day.
Included with stay, 1h

8:30am

Visit Kakad Aarti

Attend the Kakad Aarti, the early morning ceremony at 5:30am to 7am, perfect for a soulful start. If early for some, explore temple surroundings after breakfast.
Free, 1h

10:00am

Visit Lendi Baug

Explore Lendi Baug, the garden where Sai Baba used to meditate and boil oil. It offers a tranquil environment for reflection.
Free, 1h

11:30am

Sai Baba Museum and Art Gallery

Visit this museum showcasing pictures, writings, and memorabilia related to Sai Baba’s life and devotees to deepen your spiritual insight.
INR50, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Panchavati Gaurav Thali

Feast on a traditional Maharashtrian thali lunch with authentic flavors at Panchavati Gaurav Thali, open 11am-3pm.
INR250 per person, 1h

2:30pm

Shopping at Local Markets

Spend the afternoon browsing local markets for Sai Baba souvenirs, handicrafts, and religious items.
Varies, 2h

5:00pm

Evening Visit to Sai Darbar

Visit Sai Darbar near the temple, a place for meditation and evening musical performances dedicated to Sai Baba.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel

Dinner at the hotel, a relaxing close to a meaningful day.
INR300 per person, 1h
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Day 4: Day Trip to Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra, India on April 25, 2025

7:00am

Drive to Nashik

Start early with your group for a 3.5-hour drive to Nashik, a holy city famous for its temples and vineyards.
INR9000 (group taxi), 3h30m

10:30am

Visit Trimbakeshwar Temple

Explore this ancient and sacred Shiva temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, attracting pilgrims all year round. Open 5am to 9pm.
Free, 1.5h

12:00pm

Lunch at Panchavati Restaurant

Taste local Maharashtrian cuisine served in a peaceful atmosphere at Panchavati Restaurant near the temple area, opens 11am to 3pm.
INR250 per person, 1h

1:30pm

Visit Sula Vineyards

Enjoy a scenic vineyard tour including wine tasting at Sula Vineyards, one of India’s premier wine producers. Open 10am to 6pm.
INR300, 2h

4:00pm

Return Drive to Shirdi

Leave Nashik and return to Shirdi by road to rest after the day trip.
Included in taxi fare, 3h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel

Have a relaxed dinner at the hotel after a full day excursion.
INR300 per person, 1h
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Day 5: Departure Day

Shirdi to Kolkata, India on April 26, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & Check-out

Enjoy your final breakfast and check out of the hotel with all bags packed for departure.
Included with stay, 1h

8:30am

Road Transfer Shirdi to Mumbai Airport

Travel by private taxi or group coach back to Mumbai Airport for your return flight to Kolkata.
INR8000 group fare, 4h30m

2:30pm

Flight Mumbai to Kolkata

Board your afternoon flight back to Kolkata, concluding your spiritual journey to Shirdi.
INR4500 per person, 2h30m

5:00pm

Arrival in Kolkata

Arrive safely in Kolkata, concluding your 5-day Sai Baba spiritual tour.
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