Hyderabad to Shirdi and Nashik Trip via Manmad Station with Temples and Trekking

Day 1: Travel to Manmad

Hyderabad, India on June 26, 2025

7:00PM

Train Departure

Board the evening train from Hyderabad to Manmad, starting your spiritual and trekking adventure journey. Overnight travel ensures comfortable arrival next morning.
INR1500, Overnight
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Day 2: Manmad to Shirdi & Nashik Temples

Manmad and Shirdi, Maharashtra, India on June 27, 2025

6:00AM

Arrival at Manmad & Breakfast

Arrive at Manmad station; have breakfast at Hotel Grand Utsav near the station, popular for Maharashtrian cuisine, opens at 6:00AM.
INR250, 1h

7:30AM

Travel to Shirdi

Drive roughly 35 km southwest to Shirdi to visit the Sai Baba temple complex. The drive should take about 1 hour.
INR300, 1h

8:30AM

Sai Baba Temple Visit

Explore the Sai Baba temple complex, open from 4:00AM to 11:30PM, a significant religious site for devotees seeking blessings and peace.
Free, 2h

10:30AM

Travel to Shani Shingnapur

Drive east for approximately 37 km to Shani Shingnapur village, known for its historic Shani temple and unique traditions around security and faith.
INR300, 1h

11:30AM

Shani Shingnapur Temple Visit and Lunch

Visit the temple open from 5:00AM to 9:00PM. Enjoy a traditional Maharashtrian thali lunch at local restaurant Shani Bhojanalay open 11:00AM–3:00PM.
INR350, 2h

1:30PM

Kalisa Temple Visit

Travel about 22 km south to Kalisa Temple, a serene spiritual site ideal for prayers and reflection.
Free, 1h

2:30PM

Travel to Nashik & Evening Free

Drive 35 km southwest to Nashik city, check into hotel and relax or explore local markets at leisure.
INR500, 1h

7:30PM

Dinner at Barbeque Nation

Dine at Barbeque Nation Nashik, offering delicious grilled dishes and vegetarian options with good ambiance; open till 11 PM.
INR800, 1.5h
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Day 3: Ellora Caves Excursion

Nashik to Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India on June 28, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast and Travel to Ellora

Eat breakfast at your Nashik hotel, then begin the approximately 3-hour drive (~125 km) to Ellora Caves near Aurangabad.
INR400, 4h

9:30AM

Tour Ellora Caves

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ellora Caves featuring remarkable rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monuments. Open 9:00AM to 5:30PM.
INR600, 3h

12:30PM

Lunch Near Ellora

Lunch at Dhaba on Ellora Road or similar local restaurant offering authentic Maharashtrian cuisine, available 12:00PM–3:00PM.
INR300, 1h

1:30PM

Visit Anantha Caves

Explore the nearby Anantha Caves, a less visited but beautiful set of Buddhist rock-cut monuments.
INR200, 1.5h

3:00PM

Return to Nashik

Drive back to Nashik for overnight rest, enjoying evening free for leisure activities or local sightseeing.
INR400, 3h

7:30PM

Dinner at Little Italy

Enjoy Italian vegetarian cuisine at Little Italy Nashik, a popular restaurant open until 10:30PM.
INR700, 1.5h
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Day 4: Harihar Fort Trek

Nashik, Maharashtra, India on June 29, 2025

6:00AM

Breakfast & Departure for Harihar Fort

Early breakfast at hotel before travelling approximately 35 km to the base of Harihar Fort for the trek start.
INR300, 1h

7:30AM

Trek Harihar Fort

Engage in the moderately challenging trek offering stunning views of the Sahyadri mountain range. Trek duration is around 4-5 hours.
Free, 5h

12:30PM

Lunch & Rest

Enjoy lunch at nearby local eateries or carry a packed lunch during the trek for refreshment and energy.
INR300, 1h

2:00PM

Return to Nashik & Optional Vineyard Visit

Return to Nashik for relaxation; optionally visit Sula Vineyards for an evening wine tasting tour from 4:00PM to 6:00PM.
INR800, 4h

7:30PM

Dinner at The Gateway Hotel Vihangama

Relax with a multi-cuisine dinner at the hotel restaurant, offering a perfect meal to unwind after a day of trekking.
INR900, 1.5h
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Day 5: Return to Hyderabad

Manmad to Hyderabad, India on June 30, 2025

9:00AM

Breakfast & Leisure

Have breakfast and enjoy some leisure time in Nashik before checkout and travel preparations to Manmad station.
INR300, 2h

11:00AM

Travel to Manmad Station

Travel approximately 50 km from Nashik to Manmad railway station for your return journey to Hyderabad.
INR400, 1.5h

8:30PM

Train Departure

Board the night train from Manmad to Hyderabad, completing your enriching spiritual and trekking trip.
INR1500, Overnight
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