Shirdi is small pilgrim destination which is present in the Ahmednagar district. It was home to the famous Shirdi Sai Baba; and it was in this town that Baba went around spreading his teachings. There is a huge tomb in the city and a number of followers visit this site to pay homage to the saint. The best season to visit the shrine is between January to March.

Shirdi to Pune

Pune is the closest city to Shirdi and traveling to Pune makes it easier for the public to reach Shirdi. Pune has a wide array of options when it comes to modes of travel, and you can travel by air, rail or by road.

Pune has its own airport so people from all over the country can reach Pune by air. This can help you reach Shirdi fast, as Shirdi is only a three hour drive away from Pune. Taxis and private bus services are available and these can provide a comfortable ride up to Shirdi.

The train services are also impeccable up to Shirdi. There are three stations near Shirdi – Manmad, which is 65 kilometers from Shirdi, Kopargaon, which is 15 kilometers from Shirdi and Sai Shirdi Nagar, which is the nearest station and lies two kilometers away. Some of the trains that run daily to Shirdi are Pune MMR Express, Goa Express and Nizam Link Express.

Shirdi Hotels

Many Sai Baba followers visit Shirdi every year to pay their homage so there are a wide variety of hotels to choose from.

Hotel Goradias

Hotel Goradias is one of the luxurious Shirdi hotels. It is located on Pimpalwadi road in the hub of the city providing its customers with ultimate luxury. There are a total of 80 well done up rooms with all the basic facilities. There is a restaurant that serves wonderful Punjabi, Indian, Continental and Chinese food. They also have 24 hour room service. There is a play area built for the children with slides and swings to keep them busy. There is also a shopping store and a pool table.

Sun N Sand

Sun N Sand is a five star hotel in Shirdi known for its comforts and services. It is located in the city, making it convenient for the tourists. The hotel also has a restaurant called County Green that serves delicious Indian food. Checkers is a 24 hour restaurant which provides snacks at any time of the day. There are 120 rooms which are artistically done up and this is an ideal place for the tourists to unwind after a long day. The hotel also provides a Health Club, Massage Treatment and Spa called the Sohum Spa. You'll have access to 24 hour internet service