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Mumbai to Shani Shingnapur and Shirdi by Cab

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Mumbai to Shani Shingnapur and Shirdi

Package Overview

Start Point: Hotel in Mumbai
End Point: Hotel in Mumbai

One of the immense religious temples and shrines near Mumbai is Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur. These places are within driving distance of Mumbai and you can drive by cab to these destinations. These places are in the Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra and are very holy places. The people of Maharashtra have tremendous faith in both these places. Shirdi is the place where Sai Baba lived and he was a great saint of Maharashtra. The Samadhi at Shirdi is one of the very holy places of worship. Shani Shingnapur is another famous place that you will visit on this tour. This is a temple of Shani Dev or Lord Saturn. The open temple at Shani Shingnapur is a huge attraction in Maharashtra.

Highlights

Duration: 12-14 hours
Mode of travel: Private Cab (Private, not shared with others)
Pickup & Drop: Hotel in Mumbai/ Home
Departs: 7.00 am
Ends: 8.30 pm

Places covered

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
Dwarkamai
Chavadi
Shani Shignapur Temple

Day Wise Itinerary Download PDF

1Day Day 1 - Mumbai to Shani Shingnapur and Shirdi by Car

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

One of the best religious places in Maharashtra is the shrine and temple of Shirdi Sai Baba. This shrine is that of the holy saint Sai Baba, who is lovingly called Shirdi ke Sai Baba. The great saint of Maharashtra lived his entire life in Shirdi. The saint was blessed with great divine powers and performed many miracles during his lifetime. His blessings helped the poor and needy people. The temple is so famous that 25000 devotees visit it every day and during religious occasions this number goes up to 1,00,000 per day. The temple has the marble shrine of Sai Baba. The temple complex has several other temples like Khandoba Temple, Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, and Lendi Gardens among others. All these places are very closely linked to the life of the great saint. There are canteens, accommodation facilities, book stalls, Prasad counters, etc. in the temple.

Recommended duration of visit: 120 minutes

Dwarkamai

Dwarkamai is very closely related to Shirdi Sai Baba. This used to be an old mosque and it was in ruins. Shirdi Sai Baba converted it into a religious place of worship and sat there daily to help the poor people. Shirdi Sai Baba started the dhuni or ceremonial fire in Dwarkamai. The ashes of this fire are said to have healing properties. You can visit the stone bench here where the holy saint took his bath. Every Thursday a big procession takes place and a palanquin with Baba’s idol is taken out from Samadhi Mandir to Dwarkamai. Free meals are offered daily to visitors and people of all castes are welcome to pray and have darshan.

Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Chavadi

Chavadi is another famous place that you will visit during this Mumbai to Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur tour by cab. Chavadi is a very important place and played a key role in the life of Shirdi Sai Baba. It was here that the saint moved when the old mosque in Dwarkamai was unsuitable to live in during the monsoon rains. Chavadi is a small village where the holy saint spent many years of his life. The organization which manages the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple arranges for accommodation and other facilities here.

Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Shani Shingnapur

Another famous attraction that you will visit on this tour is Shani Shingnapur. The temple deity of this temple is Shani Dev or the Planet Saturn in Hindu mythology. The black idol here represents Shani Dev and is a self-manifested idol of the god. The idol is said to have been under the ground since the start of the Kaliyug era. The idol is a Swayambhu Shanishwara idol. The remarkable thing about this temple is that it has no doors, walls, or buildings, and is an open-air temple. There is a trishul and a statue of Nandi near the black stone idol. This temple has immense importance in Maharashtra. Every day around 30000 to 50000 visitors visit the temple. Women are not permitted to pray inside the temple. During Amavasya night or the New Moon, more people visit the temple.

Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes

Inclusions

Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Airport pick up & drop as per your flight timings
Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature
Mentioned cost is not valid between 6 pm and 8 am
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Eve

Confirmation Policy

Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation made before 20 days prior to the date of departure, would levy a 30% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be cancelled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveller an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.