Famous Tourist Places Near Shirdi

Famous Tourist Places Near Shirdi

Shirdi is a small village in Kopargam Taluk in Ahmadnager District, Maharastra State. Those who come to Shirdi also make it a point to visit the numerous other sites situated near this holy Maharastra town. Shirdi is the most famous pilgrim destination in Maharashtra for Sai devotees, Shirdi is the place where lord sai baba lived and spent his life time.  Shirdi major attractions comprise of the Sai Baba Mandir, where one can find sai baba’s Samadhi, along with his idol.  A simple visit to Shirdi has indeed served as a blessing for many, especially those who have unquestionable faith in Sai Baba.

Shirdi Tourism

Shirdi is about 260 to 285 kilometers depending upon the route you travel. It is 6 to 7 hours drive from Mumbai.  Manmad is the Nearest Railway Station to reach Shirdi. Sai Baba believed and respected all religions. Samadhi Temple was started during the lifetime of Sai Baba, with a view to having a temple of Sri Krishna. But later, Sai Baba himself decided to live there. So, after Sai Baba attained Nirvana (eternal peace), His mortal remains were buried at the place. The articles and valuables, which were used by the Baba, are exhibited in a room here.

Famous Tourist Places near Shirdi are Nashik, Pune, Sakori, Shanisinghnapur, Grishneshwar, Aurangabad, Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Khandala, Alibag, Raigad, Mumbai, Jalgaon, Baramati, Panvel, Lonavala, Vajreshwari, and Rajmachi.