This is one of Maharashtra’s busiest pilgrim circuits. Shirdi, where Sai Baba lived until 1918, draws devotees of every faith. Trimbakeshwar, 30 km from Nashik, is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Shani Shingnapur, the village without doors, is between Shirdi and Ahmednagar. Nashik itself has the Ramkund ghats and India’s best-known vineyards.
Highlights
- Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and Brahmagiri hill
- Shani Shingnapur
- Ramkund and Panchavati in Nashik
- A vineyard tour and tasting near Nashik
- Pandavleni caves
What to eat
- Misal pav from Nashik
- Maharashtrian thali
- Sai prasadalaya meals in Shirdi
Where to stay
Shirdi has hundreds of hotels and the Sansthan’s own bhaktiniwas rooms; Nashik suits a longer stay.
Getting there
Shirdi airport (SAG) has domestic flights; Sainagar Shirdi station has direct trains. Nashik Road is on the Mumbai-Delhi line.
Tips
- Book Shirdi darshan and aarti passes and rooms on the Sansthan’s official site, sai.org.in.
- Thursdays, Guru Purnima and Ram Navami are the busiest days at Shirdi.
- Nashik hosts the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2027; see our Kumbh page.
Best time to visit
Jul-Mar. See what else is good in September and our best time to visit India guide.
Temples and shrines near Shirdi, Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
- Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi Sai Baba of Shirdi
- Shani Shingnapur Lord Shani as a black stone
- Trimbakeshwar Shiva; one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, at the source of the Godavari
Places to see in and around Shirdi, Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
4 places within 40 km. Tap I’ve been to add them to your India passport.
- Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi Temple, 0 km
- Daimabad Ancient site, 36 km
- Varadvinayak Temple, 13 km
- Mukti Bhoomi Monument, 31 km
Food to try in and around Shirdi, Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
Maharashtra favourites to look out for.
- Vada pav
- Pav bhaji
- Puran poli
- Ukadiche modak
- Sabudana khichdi
- Kanda poha
- Shrikhand
- Sol kadhi
- Kolhapuri sukka mutton
- Pandhra rassa
- Kunthalgiri Khawa GI: sweet
- Mahabaleshwar Strawberry GI: fruit
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