Location

Shirdi town is situated in Rahata Tahasil in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra State (India). In the central state of Maharashtra on the Indian subcontinent lies the small village of Shirdi some 200 miles east of Mumbai (Bombay) and 130 miles north of Pune. Shirdi is about 285 kms and 6 hours’ drive from Mumbai(Bombay).

Note : STD CODE – 02423

It is also accessible by rail upto Nashik and Manmad-and even by air upto pune/Aurangabad – and thence by road transport. It is a rather dry dusty region on a plateau several hundred feet above sea level.The elevation gives it a more even and stable climate than many places on the lower plains. The summers, though hot, never become unbearable and the winters, though cold, never threaten to freeze.

How to Reach

By Road

Shirdi Can be reached by taking a Bus from any of cities in Maharashtra State (India). Also buses to the same cities, depart from the Shirdi Bus Station

By Rail

The following stations near Shirdi are used for railway travelling.
1. Manmad (Junction) 58 Km
2. Kopargaon (Daund-Manmad Line) 16 Km

By Air

(Domestic & International)The following Airports fall near Shirdi.Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India (Domestic) 150 Km.Pune, Maharashtra State, India (Domestic) 215 Km.Mumbai, Maharashtra State, India (Domestic & International) 282 Km

Road Distances:

  • Shirdi-Mumbai 302 Km 187 mile
  • Shirdi-Aurangabad 144 Km 90 mile
  • Shirdi-Manmad 60 Km 37 mile
  • Shirdi-Pune 205 Km 127 mile
  • Shirdi-Nashik 123 Km 76 mile

Accommodation

The Sansthan provides accommodation facility, for the devotees coming from outside of Shirdi, at the following places. Rooms are allotted to the devotees on first come first serve basis. No reservation system is available.Saibaba Bhakta Niwas, Shri Saibaba Dharmashala No. 1 & 2, Mangal Karyalaya (Marriage Hall).

Facilities and Services at Shirdi for Tourists:

  • Reception centres at the S.T. Bus stand.
  • Medical facilities at well-equipped Sainath Hospital run by the Shirdi Sansthan.
  • Accommodation of the Sai Baba Sansthan-Bhakti Niwas, Keshav Mandir, Mangal Karyalaya, Sai Nath Chhaya, Sai Niwas Guest House, Sai Prasad, Sai Udyan, Samadhi Mandir, Sevadham, Shanti Niwas.