Maharashtra : Nashik/Trymbakeshwar (1) - Shirdi (1) - Aurangabad (2) (Recommended Ex-Mumbai / Ex-Pune)

Features : Nashik is an Industrial town and fast developing city in Maharashtra and is a religious destination for its numerous temples and proximity (40 kms) to Trymbakeshwar (Shiva Temple - One of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples) Temple. Shirdi at 90 kms from Nashik is known for its Saibaba Temple and now a major pilgrimage centre in India. Aurangabad at 150 kms from Shirdi is a major tourist destination with architecturally renowned Mughal era Monuments and proxmity to World famous heritage monuments of Ajanta (100 kms) and Ellora Caves (40 kms). Aurangabad also gets visitors to the Jyotirlinga Shiva Temple (Grishneshwar) near Ellora (1 km) and Lonar Crater (170 kms)  

Typical Itinerary

Day 1 : Take a straight road from Mumbai to Trymbakeshwar and then eventually settle at Nashik after visiting other temples at Nashik (Panchvati, Sita Gufa (Caves) and 10 other temples). 

Day 2: Proceed to Shirdi (90 kms). Saibaba Temple Darshan by Afternoon. Visit Shani Shinganapur Temple (45 kms) and overnight at Shirdi. 

Day 3: Proceed to Aurangabad (144 kms). Half day sightseeing within and Around Aurangabad (Bibi Ka Maqbara, Ellora Caves etc.)

Day 4: Full Day sightseeing to Ajanta Caves

Day 5: Leave from Aurangabad

Distances
Mumbai - Nashik - 170 kms
Nashik - Shirdi  - 200 kms
Pune - Nashik - 200 kms
Pune - Shirdi - 200 kms
Shirdi - Aurangabad - 140 kms
Aurangabad - Nashik - 200 kms

Accommodation Options (Nashik)

Accommodation Options (Shirdi)

4-star

2-star

Shraddha Park Inn

Hotel Saish

Sun N Sand

Hotel Sai Leela

Transport : Please visit www.indianrail.gov.in for Train ticket availability status and register and reserve tickets using www.irctc.co.in. Ex-Nashik, Ex-Pune, Ex-Mumbai, Transport can be organised at actual costs.

Other Useful Links - Maharashtra Tourist Map

For Reservations, Travel Planning Assistance and a firm cost estimate Kindly email: maha07@nivalink.com 

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