Shirdi Tour Packages From Bangalore

In Shirdi, the Khandoba temple is quite famous among devotees as saint Sai Baba used to stay there when he was 16 years old in the late 19th century. Many tourists with different religious backgrounds can be seen here to seek blessings of Sai Baba. As it is unclear until today which religion he belonged to, he has been worshipped by many people who have various backgrounds, religions, countries, etc. The slogan of Sai Baba will be heard and seen everywhere in the town that says ‘Sabka Maalik Ek’, meaning, ‘One God for all’. Once you are in the city you will get overwhelmed by the religious vibes and also from the chants of the devotees. If you are visiting Shirdi select the best Shirdi tour package from Bangalore that will also offer you to visit other destinations near Shirdi.

Best 5 Places to Visit In Shirdi

1. Lendi Baug

What’s Special: There is a well here that was dug by the devotees and Sai Baba himself

Nearby attractions: Gurusthan, Dixit Wada Museum and Sri Datta Temple

Transportation Option: Taxis

A garden in Shirdi which is considered to be visited by Sai Baba is known as the Lendi Baug. It is near the Gurusthan temple. The people who live there say that the garden used to be visited by saint Sai Baba daily to water the neem tree. He used to come here and relax under this tree. Previously, he used to keep a ‘Diya’ lit and now after his death, the place has been renovated to an octangular Nanda Deep built with marble stone. The garden is open from morning to evening to the visitors. It is a must-visit place to add to your Shirdi package from Bangalore itinerary.

2. Gurusthan Sri Sai Baba

What’s Special: The speciality of this place is the Neem tree. Unlike other Neem leaves which are bitter in taste, the leaves of this particular tree are sweet

Nearby attractions: Sai Baba Chavadi, Dixit Wada Museum, Dwarkamai, Sai Baba Samadhi Temple and Shree Saibaba Bootiwada temple

Transportation Option: Taxis

It is this place where Sai Baba was first seen under the neem tree. Gurusthan means ‘seat of the teacher’ which is open for all the visitors on all days. Now the place is developed by setting up a shrine of Sai Baba, Shivling and Nandi Bull. Along with this, a picture of 12 Jyotirlingas can be seen in the same shrine. Seek blessings from the saint and enjoy the environment. To visit this place, you will have to travel 14 km away from Shirdi.

3. Sai Teerth Devotional Theme Park

What’s Special: The speciality of this place is the Neem tree. Unlike other Neem leaves which are bitter in taste, the leaves of this particular tree are sweet

Nearby attractions: Malpani Wet n Joy water park

Transportation Option: Taxis

Sai Teerth Devotional theme park is India’s first-ever spiritual park. The infrastructure is well maintained and at night, there are shows inside this park related to Sai Baba. The 4 different shows include a movie space, a 5D show, a train ride and an artificial setup of Dwarkamai. Get on a train ride as it will virtually take you to all the temples of India.

4. Abdul Baba Cottage

What’s Special: Spiritual delight

Nearby attractions: Sai Baba Chavadi, Sai Baba Temple, Sai Baba Samadhi and the Dixit Wada Museum.

Transportation Option: Taxis

Abdul Baba is regarded as a true devotee of saint Sai Baba. He was a true follower of his work and maintained a special bond with the saint. People who visit Sai Baba’s temple often visit the Abdul Baba cottage to see a picture of Abdul, Sai Baba and Swami Chinmayanand. There is a collection of Abdul Baba’s daily items which gives a glimpse of how his life was, making it one of the most interesting places to include while booking Shirdi package from Bangalore.

5. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

What’s Special: Divine gem

Nearby attractions: Dwarkamai, Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, Dixit Wada Museum and Shri Datta Temple.

Transportation Option: Taxi or shared transfers

In the Bangalore to Shirdi trip package, your itinerary must include a visit to the Sai Baba temple. It is one of the topmost places to visit in Shirdi. Roughly around 30,000 devotees from different parts of India come here to seek blessings. There are aartis and poojas in the morning and evening. During festivals, people donate cash which is more than the usual donation. If you want to attend the pooja in the temple, arrive here in the morning or afternoon.

Best Time To Visit Shirdi

Winter

If you are going on a Shirdi trip from Bangalore, always go in winter. It is the best time to visit as the weather is pleasant there. Many tourists will be seen visiting the place and enjoying the sightseeing in Shirdi. The temperature ranges between 12°C and 25°C, making it very pleasant to explore the town.

Summer

Temperatures begin to soar in the summers and it hovers between 27°C to 42°C. It gets quite hot and makes sightseeing a tedious and tiresome job. But during Ram Navami, which is celebrated in the month of March or April, many devotees visit Shirdi for the celebrations. There is a grand celebration here during this time.

Rainy

Shirdi receives average rainfall during the monsoon season. Although it may rain it is still a great time to visit this enchanting town. Another major crowd puller is the grand annual celebration of Guru Purnima in the month of July. Devotees from far and wide visit Shirdi during this time.

How to reach Shirdi From Bangalore

By Train

To travel by train to Shirdi, there are 2 trains that you can opt for. While traveling from Bangalore it will take around 20 hours to reach Shirdi railway station. From here cabs are easily available to take you to your hotel or any other destination you wish to visit.

By Road

There is no option of the bus to travel from Bangalore to Shirdi. But if you are going by private vehicle you can surely go by roadways. It will take more time than the train.

By Air

As there is no direct flight from Bangalore to Shirdi, you can take a flight to Mumbai or Pune. And from there you can go by bus or hire a cab to the destination.