Efficient Travel and Exploration Plan from Korba to Shirdi

Day 1: Travel and Explore

Korba, India on May 4, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Korba Market

Enjoy a traditional Chhattisgarhi breakfast featuring local dishes like poha and chai at a popular market eatery open from 7:00am to 10:00am.
INR100, 1h0m

9:00am

Depart Korba for Raipur

Start your journey traveling approximately 4-5 hours west to Raipur by car or bus, covering about 220 km.
INR500 - INR1500 depending on transport, 5h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Black Pearl, Raipur

Stop for a delicious lunch at Black Pearl offering multi-cuisine options with good reviews, open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.
INR300, 1h0m

3:00pm

Visit Mahant Ghasidas Museum

Explore this historical museum showcasing Chhattisgarh's cultural artifacts. It is open until 5:00pm and entry is free.
INR0, 1h30m

4:30pm

Continue Travel to Shirdi

Resume your journey heading west towards Shirdi, approximately 750 km away, opt to break this route with overnight stays if necessary.
INR1000 - INR3000 depending on mode, 10h0m approx.

Day 2: Arrival and Pilgrimage

Shirdi, Maharashtra, India on May 5, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel Sai Ashray

Enjoy a simple Indian breakfast with options including idli, dosa, and chai available from 7:00am onwards.
INR150, 1h0m

9:00am

Visit Shri Saibaba Sansthan Temple

Spend the morning visiting the famous Sai Baba Temple, an important pilgrimage site open 24 hours with special morning rituals.
Donation-based, 3h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Woodlands Restaurant

Dine at a well-known pure vegetarian spot popular for Maharashtrian and South Indian dishes, open till 3:00pm.
INR250, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Dwarkamai and Chavadi

Explore these important landmarks where Sai Baba lived and spent his nights. Open to visitors till evening.
Free, 2h0m

3:30pm

Rest and Leisure

Relax back at your hotel or enjoy nearby markets selling religious souvenirs and local sweets.
Varies, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Sai Leela

Have a quiet dinner with thali options featuring traditional Maharashtrian cuisine open from 7:00pm onwards.
INR300, 1h0m