Samadhi Mandir
Samadhi Mandir was constructed by a millionaire from Nagpur who was a passionate devotee of Sai Baba. The devotee wanted to install an idol of Lord Murlidhar but Sai Baba declared himself as Murlidhar. After this, the temple became the Samadhi Mandir of Sai Baba. Located in between two pillars decorated with beautiful designs, the Samadhi Mandir is made up of white marble.
Chavadi
Every Thursday, a palki procession is carried out with huge crowd of devotees accompanying the idol of Sai Baba in Chavadi. Palki is decorated with beautiful flowers with an idol of Sai Baba placed inside it. The Chavadi is divided into two parts, one having a wooden bed with a huge photo of Sai Baba, whereas the other has a white chair belonging to him. Thus, the place is of great importance to Sai baba's followers.
Khandoba Mandir
The Mandir is located on the main road with the idols of Banai, Mhalsai and Khandoba. It is said that Sai Baba came to Shirdi for a second time and set his foot under a Banyan tree. Mhalsapati, a priest spotted him and welcomed him to Shirdi. This place is amongst the 13 important temples dedicated to Khandoba. We are happy that our local GetMeCab service will help you to reach there on time.
Lendi Baug
Lendi Baug is a good-looking garden, situated at Shirdi-Manmad State Highway. It is the place where Sai Baba used to go everyday in the morning and afternoon for watering the plants. The huge Neem tree inside the garden premises provided shade and rest to Sai Baba during his lifetime. Marble deepgraha next to the tree was lighted by baba in a small pit.
Dixit Wada Museum
The museum is located within Shri Sai Baba Sansthan complex showcasing pictures of Sai baba with his devotees. Leather paddukas, a smoking pipe and long robes can also be seen here. Book your cab now and visit this place.
Mandu
Also known as Mandavgarh, Mandu is an old fortress town in the region of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh. The town was known for military and cultural colony with its strategic location facing the Malwa plateau to the north and the Narmada valley to the south. The place is packed with majestic forts, canals, palaces and gateways each of which is an architectural wonder. Jahaz mahal, Bagh Caves, Dilawar Khan's mosque, Hindola mahal, Rupmati pavilion, Darya Khan's tomb are some of the tourist spots in Mandu. Located at a distance of 354 km from Shirdi, Mandu is easily approachable by road in 6 hrs.
Vadodara
The town of Vadodara allures tourists in large number because of the presence of serene rivers and industrial markets. It is also known as the cultural capital of Gujarat. Vadodara got its name from rich grove of banyan trees. Modern look, cosmopolitan culture has attracted large number of people from all over the country. So, travel to Vadodara and discover its electric character. Some of the points of interest in Vadodara are Aurbindo ashram, Sayaji, Sursagar Lake, Laxmi vilas palace, Tambekar wada. It is just 450 km away from Shirdi and takes around 7.5 hrs to reach by road.
Aurangabad
Aurangabad, a city in the state of Maharashtra got its name after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Aurangabad is a tourism hub, surrounded by numerous historical monuments like Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves. The city is the Tourism Capital of Maharashtra, surrounded by hills on all directions. Some of the famous places to visit in Aurangabad include Ajanta and ellora caves, Ghrishneshwar Temple, Pitalkhora Caves, Khuldabad. The travel time from Shirdi to Aurangabad is around 2 hrs. To explore the city completely, pre-book a cab on GetMeCab and enjoy the trip completely.
Trimbakeshwar
Situated at a distance of around 28 kms from the Nasik city, Trimbakeshwar is a prominent pilgrim center. The temple of Trimbak houses one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The holy city is situated on the banks of the Godavari River exactly at the foothills of the Bhramagiri ranges. It is said that performing the 'shraddh' ceremony at Trimbakeshwar can help the departed soul to attain salvation. Trimbakeshwar is not only famous for its religious places but also because of its natural beauty. It is the best place to explore various points of interest like Gangadwar, Swami Samarth ashram, Gajanan Maharaj Ashram. The road distance between Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar is around 118 km taking 2.5 hrs of commuting time.
Bhimashankar
Located at a height of 3250 feet, Bhimashankar is a well known pilgrimage spot near Pune. It is an abode of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas found in India. Apart from the famous pilgrim destination, Bhimashankar is also known for its natural scenic beauty. A visit to this place refreshes the mind and soul of the tourists. Bhimashankar is quite famous amongst trekkers and bird watchers. It is just 185 km away from Shirdi and is easy to reach by road in 4-5 hrs. To avoid the last-minute hassle, pre-book a cab from GetMeCab and enjoy your travel without any compromise.
Surat
Surat is a well known industrial hub in Gujarat, famous for its diamond industry. Surat manufactures and exports textiles for industrial and commercial purposes, ivory work, jewelry, embroidery and best quality machine cut and hand cut diamonds. Suvali beach, Dumas beach, Ubharat, Hajira, Choppati, Dutch gardens, Surat castle, Bardoli are some of the famous tourist destinations. Placed nearby Shirdi at a distance of 321 km, it is easy to reach Surat by road in 6 hrs. So, enjoy the amazing journey by pre-booking a cab on GetMeCab now.
