Shirdi is a small pilgrimage destination that is present in the Ahmednagar district. It was the home of 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 several followers visit this site to pay homage to the saint. The best season to visit the sanctuary is between January and March.
Shirdi to Puno
Pune is the closest city to Shirdi and traveling to Pune makes it easy for the public to reach Shirdi. Pune has a wide range of options when it comes to modes of travel, and you can travel by air, train, 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 quickly as Shirdi is only a three hour drive from Pune. Taxis and private bus services are available and these can provide a comfortable journey to Shirdi.
Train services are also impeccable to Shirdi. There are three stations near Shirdi: Manmad which is 65 km from Shirdi, Kopargaon which is 15 km from Shirdi and Sai Shirdi Nagar which is the nearest station which is 2 km away. Some of the trains that run daily to Shirdi are Pune MMR Express, Goa Express and Nizam Link Express.
Hotels in Shirdi
Many Sai Baba followers visit Shirdi every year to pay homage, so there is a wide variety of hotels to choose from.
Hotel Goradias
Hotel Goradias is one of the luxurious hotels in Shirdi. It is located on Pimpalwadi street, in the center of the city, providing its clients with the utmost luxury. There are a total of 80 well decorated rooms with all 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 kids with slides and swings to keep them busy. There is also a shopping store and a pool table.
Sun and sand
Sun N Sand is a five star hotel in Shirdi known for its amenities and services. It is located in the city, so it is convenient for tourists. The hotel also has a restaurant called County Green which serves delicious Indian food. Checkers is a 24-hour restaurant that offers snacks at any time of the day. There are 120 artistically decorated rooms and this is an ideal place for tourists to relax after a long day. The hotel also offers a health club, massage treatments and a spa called Sohum Spa. You will have access to Internet service 24 hours a day.