A profound pilgrimage day trip combining the massive Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir — one of India's most visited temples — with the extraordinary Shani Shingnapur, a village where no homes or shops have doors or locks due to their faith in Lord Shani's protection.
| Distance | 240km from Mumbai / 185km from Pune |
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| Travel time | 4-5 hours from Mumbai; 3-4 hours from Pune |
| Getting there | MSRTC bus from Mumbai Dadar or Pune to Shirdi (₹300-500); direct trains from Mumbai CST and Pune |
| Cost | $15-25 per person by bus including basic meals |
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Highlights
- Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
- Shani Shingnapur doorless village
- Dwarkamai Mosque (Sai Baba's place of worship)
- Chavadi and Gurusthan sacred sites