Most Luxury Hotels in Shirdi Offer Heavy Discount During Off-Season

Most Luxury Hotels in Shirdi Offer Heavy Discount During Off-Season Shirdi is located in the state of Maharashtra. The climate here is quiet hot and humid in summers. From September to April, weather is pleasant and thousands of devotees visit here every day from all parts of the world. There is no dearth of luxury hotels in Shirdi and one can get good discount on online booking especially during off-season.

How to reach Shirdi The nearest airport is in Aurangabad. It is around 150 km away from Shirdi but there are very few flights from Aurangabad to major cities in India. Moreover, the frequency of flights is also poor and fares are quiet high. The airport is located in the outskirts of the city. Although private taxies play from Aurangabad to Shirdi but their charges are quiet high. The next airport is in Mumbai, there are daily flights to almost all airports of India. For international travelers too, Mumbai is a favorite destination.

From here, one can hire private taxes or luxury coaches to come to Shirdi.

Most pilgrims who wish to save time book luxury hotels in shirdi and reach here in the evening after visiting local tourist spots in Mumbai during the day. Sainagar railway station is just at stone throw distance from Sai Babaji’s Mandir, but at present, very few cities are having direct train from Sainagar railway station. Koppergaon rail Head is about 25 kilometers from Shirdi but again, only few trains have a stoppage here. Manmad junction is about 60 kilometers from Shirdi and most trains halt there. Outside the railway station, one can easily get a shared taxi for Shirdi.

Places to visit around Shirdi Although there are many luxury hotels in Shirdi, some people book hotels in nearby cities like Nasik or Ahamednagar, thinking that it will be easier to visit places around Shirdi from these district Head Quarters. Being a main pilgrimage, there are long queues in front of Sai Dham temple and one may have to stand for hours especially during festivals. In the late evenings and early morning there is comparatively less rush so if you are staying close to the temple you can have Sai Baba,s blessings during these intervals and visit the places around Shirdi during the day time.

Most places in the vicinity of Shirdi like Shani Mandir, Ajanta caves, Tryambkeshvar Mandir, Jain Mandir etc. can be visited in one day only. Most luxury hotels in Shirdi have a travel Desk which provides information about local tours. You can ask the hotel staff to arrange for local sightseeing tours or hire a private taxi on your own. If you are in a group, it is better to book a package tour as most operators provide guides for tourists.

What to buy in Shirdi Shirdi has evolved from a small village to a bustling town with all modern facilities. There are small haats as well as big malls and you can get almost everything here from apparels to decorative items. If you are searching for authentic religious texts, you must visit the bookshop located in Sai Baba’s Mandir premises itself. If you want to buy handicraft like sandalwood decorative items or toys for children, visit the local bazaar. If you wish to buy handloom items, it is better to visit a showroom authorized by the government. They would be more than happy in delivering your purchased goods to your hotel.