5-Day Shirdi Sai Baba Spiritual Tour from Kolkata by Train

Day 1: Train Travel & Arrival

Kolkata to Shirdi via Manmad, India on April 22, 2025

6:00pm (Previous day)

Train from Kolkata to Manmad

Board the train Shirdi Express or alternative from Kolkata station to Manmad Junction. The overnight train journey takes approximately 32 to 34 hours.
INR1500-2500 per person depending on class, 32h

2:00am (Day 2 early morning)

Arrival Manmad Junction

Reach Manmad station from where you'll travel by road to Shirdi, about 1.5 hours away.
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3:30am

Road Transfer Manmad to Shirdi

Private taxi or mini bus transfer from Manmad train station to Shirdi hotel.
INR3000 group fare, 1h30m

5:00am

Check-in & Rest

Early check-in or use luggage storage at hotel and rest after your long journey. Recommended: St Laurn Meditation & Wellness Retreat.
Varies, 3h

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy freshly prepared breakfast including local Maharashtrian dishes and continental options to refresh.
Included or approx INR300, 1h

9:30am

Visit Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir

Begin your spiritual experience at the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, open 5am to 11pm. Meditate and participate in prayers.
Free, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Shri Saibaba Restaurant

Have an authentic vegetarian lunch with thalis and Indian bread close to the temple complex.
INR200 per person, 1h

1:30pm

Rest & Leisure at Hotel

Rest or explore nearby shops and markets at a relaxed pace.
Free, 3h

5:00pm

Evening Aarti at Sai Baba Temple

Experience the lively and devotional evening aarti ceremony at the Sai Baba Temple from 5pm to 6pm.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Hotel or Nearby

Enjoy dinner with local Maharashtrian or North Indian cuisine in your hotel or nearby eateries.
INR300 per person, 1h

Day 2: Spiritual Sites Tour

Shirdi, Maharashtra, India on April 23, 2025

6:00am

Early Darshan at Sai Baba Temple

Avoid the crowds by attending the early darshan and enjoy a peaceful spiritual start to your day.
Free, 2h

8:30am

Breakfast at Good Day Cafe

Have a delicious breakfast featuring local favorites such as misal pav and chai.
INR150 per person, 1h

10:00am

Visit Dwarkamai Masjid

Explore Sai Baba’s historic mosque residence, an important and serene place for devotees.
Free, 1h

11:30am

Visit Chavadi

See the Chavadi where Sai Baba stayed every alternate night, now a significant sacred site.
Free, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Panchavati Gaurav Thali

Enjoy a hearty Maharashtrian vegetarian thali lunch at this popular local restaurant, open 11am to 3pm.
INR250 per person, 1h

2:30pm

Explore Shri Sai Heritage Village

Visit this museum and cultural site that portrays the life and miracles of Sai Baba in artistic displays.
INR50 per person, 2h

5:00pm

Evening Aarti at Sai Baba Temple

Participate again in the evening aarti ritual, a soulful conclusion to your day.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel

Dinner at your hotel with a variety of simple, wholesome dishes to unwind.
INR300 per person, 1h

Day 3: Shirdi Spiritual Immersion

Shirdi, Maharashtra, India on April 24, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast

Start your day with a nourishing breakfast buffet at your hotel.
Included, 1h

8:00am

Visit Lendi Baug

Stroll through the peaceful garden where Sai Baba meditated and performed daily tasks.
Free, 1h

9:30am

Sai Baba Museum and Art Gallery

View exhibits depicting Sai Baba’s life milestones and devotional art at this on-site museum.
INR50 per person, 1h

11:00am

Free Time or Optional Meditation Session

Choose to rest, meditate in your hotel, or explore the temple complex at leisure.
Free, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Shri Saibaba Restaurant

Enjoy a relaxed thali lunch with vegetarian specialties and fresh chapati.
INR200 per person, 1h

2:30pm

Shopping at Local Markets

Purchase souvenirs, religious items, and handicrafts popular with devotees visiting Shirdi.
Varies, 2h

5:00pm

Evening Sai Darbar Visit

Spend peaceful moments at Sai Darbar, enjoying devotional songs or meditation before dinner.
Free, 1h

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel

End the day with a comforting dinner prepared by the hotel kitchen.
INR300 per person, 1h

Day 4: Nashik Day Trip by Road

Nashik, Maharashtra, India on April 25, 2025

7:00am

Road Transfer to Nashik

Travel by private vehicle from Shirdi to Nashik. The journey takes about 3.5 hours.
INR9000 group fare round trip, 3h30m

10:30am

Trimbakeshwar Temple Visit

Visit this sacred ancient Shiva temple, one of twelve Jyotirlingas, known for its majestic architecture and spiritual aura.
Free, 1.5h

12:00pm

Lunch at Panchavati Restaurant

Savor authentic flavors of Maharashtrian cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere near the temple.
INR250 per person, 1h

1:30pm

Sula Vineyards Tour and Tasting

Enjoy a picturesque vineyard tour with optional wine tasting at Sula Vineyards, a famous wine producer open 10am-6pm.
INR300 per person, 2h

4:00pm

Return to Shirdi

Drive back to Shirdi to prepare for departure the next day.
Included in taxi fare, 3h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel

Relax with an evening meal at your hotel after the full day out.
INR300 per person, 1h

Day 5: Train Return to Kolkata

Shirdi to Kolkata via Manmad, India on April 26, 2025

6:00am

Early Breakfast and Check-out

Complete packing and have an early breakfast at your hotel before your departure road transfer.
Included or approx INR300, 1h

7:00am

Road Transfer Shirdi to Manmad

Travel by taxi or group coach from Shirdi to Manmad Junction railway station to catch your train back to Kolkata.
INR3000 group fare, 1h30m

9:00am

Train from Manmad to Kolkata

Board your train for the return journey to Kolkata. The trip will take about 32 to 34 hours.
INR1500-2500 depending on class, 32h

Evening Day 6

Arrival in Kolkata

Arrive safely back in Kolkata, concluding your spiritual and cultural tour of Shirdi and Nashik.
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