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Best
Time to visit : Round the year except May & June
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered : Mumbai -Aurangabad - Shirdi - Pune -
Delhi
The saga of Shri Sathya Sai Baba of Shirdi started in the
middle of the 19th Century when, as a boy of about 16 years
of age, he first appeared here under a neem tree absorbed in
a hard penance. Fro the next about 60 years, he devoted his
life for the upliftment of the poor and suffering. His
origin, religion and early life are shrouded in mystery and
though he is believed to be an incarnation of lord Shiva,
his teachings transcended all religions and beliefs. On
Tuesday, the 15th of October, 1918, Shri sai Baba entered
his samadhi. Today, all places, persons and possessions
connected with him, too have become objects of veneration by
millions of devotees who journey to Shirdi every year from
all parts of the world.
Shirdi, just off nashik-Pune national highway, is connected
to all major centres in the region with good roads. It is 90
km from Nashik, 260 km from Mumbai, 185 km from Pune, 125 km
from aurangabad. Nearest Airport s ar Mumbai, Pune and
Aurangabad.
DETAILED ITINERARY
OF SHIRDI TOUR
Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai
The commercial capital of India. Depending upon the arrival
time it may be necessary to hold the accommodation from
previous night as check in and check out time is 12 noon in
most of the hotels. Half day city tour of Mumbai if time
permits visiting The Gateway of INDIA and the chief entry
port of India is a largest industrial centre and is reputed
to be the most cosmopolitan city in the east . With it's
beautiful natural horbour , studied with emrald islands and
palm - fringed shore which rises gradually to the mountain
peaks . It is one of the finest waterfronts. Highlights of
the city sightseeing include the Gateway of India, Hanging
gardens, Prince of Wales Museum, The bustling Crawford
Market, Flora Fountain and the Dhobi Ghats - a vast outdoor
laundry.
Day 02 : Mumbai/Aurangabad
Transfer to Mumbai airport in time to connect flight to
Aurangabad, check in to Hotel and afternoon sight seeing of
Ellora Caves : About 18 miles away from the city of
Aurangabad - a group of rock temples - posess a magnificient
series of Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain temples of the 9th
Century A.D. Kailash Temple, hewn out of a single rock,
carved with life size figures of gods and goddesses, is a
wonder.
Day 03 : Aurangabad
After breakfast full day tour of Ajanta caves : Hewn out of
rocks richly sculptured and with walls, ceilings and pillars
adomed with fresco paintings depict the life of Buddha.
These cave picture galleries are unique in the history of
art and date from the 22nd Century B.C. to the 7th Century
A.D.
Day 04 : Aurangabad/Shirdi
After breakfast leave by surface for Shirdi (125 Kms/3 hrs)
- en route visit Daulatabad Fort, this hilltop fortress was
built in 1187, Mohammad Tughlak ( The mad Sultan of Delhi)
who shifted his capital here. On arrival into Shirdi check
in to Hotel and overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 : Shirdi/Pune
Early morning Visit temple of Sai Baba ( there are very long
queues for Sai Baba Temple) and the temple of Shani (Temple
devoted to Saturn). After Lunch leave by surface for Pune (
185 kms/ 4hrs) the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Rest of
the day free and overnight at your hotel.
Day 06 : Pune
Full day city tour of Pune city visiting Kasturba Gandhi
Smriti Mandir ( Aga Khan Palace) where Kasturba Gandhi,
wife of Mahatma Gandhi breathed her last in internment,
Pataleshwar Cave Temple , Shaniwar Wada ,a palace built in
1736, which was destroyed in a fire in 1827, Osho Commune –
At Koregao Park is Guru.
The immaculately – run centre is eco-friendly,
international, and a pleasure to be in, even for a tourist.
Open to visitors from 6-9 am and 4-7 pm in summer and from
6.30-9.30 am and 3.30-6.30 pm in winter. The commune can be
visited through guide tours daily at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm
for 45 minutes. Those wishing to stay at the commune have to
get in touch directly with centre. Also worth visiting is
the film & Television Institute of India : a premier
institute of its kind. Worth a visit for those with stars in
their eyes. Some of India’s best film directors, actors and
technicians have walked through the portals of this
institute.
Day 07 : Pune/Delhi
After breakfast transfer to Pune airport in time to connect
flight to Delhi. On arrival check in to hotel and half day
city tour of Delhi and New Delhi visiting : Two and a half
hours drive around Old Delhi visiting the Red Fort - one of
the magnificent palaces of the East with Diwan-e-Am, where
once stood the jeweled Peacock Throne - studded with
diamonds and precious stones, and the graceful Pearl Mosque,
Jama Masjid which is considered the biggest mosque in India,
Chandni Chowk - a typical bazaar with narrow lanes and
traditional traders, Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi - the
father of the Nation was cremated and the Government
Buildings.
NEW DELHI Two and a half hours drive of New Delhi visiting
the Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, India Gate, Parliament
House, Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) and Connaught
Place.
Day 08 : Delhi/Home town
Leave in time for Delhi airport to connect flight back home.
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