Mumbai Shirdi Nashik 05N / 06D

Mumbai, Shirdi & Nashik Tour mixes city energy with devotion and wine country - start with Mumbai’s Gateway of India and temples, seek blessings at Shirdi’s Sai Baba shrine, and end in Nashik with the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and Godavari’s vineyards.

• Day 01 : Mumbai – Arrival International Airport (No Meal)

  Scheduled arrive Mumbai International Airport;meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 02 : Nashik –Shirdi (285Kms, 5.5Hrs drive) (B,D)

  Post breakfast at hotel drive to Shirdi. Afternoon on arrival check in hotel and get refreshment. After lunch in the hotel later visit Mahasamadhi temple of Sri Sai Baba. Abode of one of Maharashtra's most revered saint -- Sai Baba of Shirdi. Popularly known as the 'Child of God', Sai Baba preached tolerance towards all religions and the message of universal brotherhood. Every activity at Shirdi revolves around the vast temple complex dedicated to Sai Baba. Devotees start queuing up in the early hours of dawn to catch a glimpse and seek the blessings of the life-size statue of Sai Baba.
  Take your Dinner in the hotel and stay overnight in Hotel.

• Day 03 : Shirdi - Shani Signapur(70Kms one way) – Shirdi (B,D)

  Take your breakfast in the hotel and visit Dwarkamani Mosque where the Baba meditated and slept on alternate nights. Near the mosque, in a corridor is the dhuni or eternal flame that burns day and night. Other places of importance are the Gurusthan, the Kandoba Temple, Shani Mandir, Narsimha Mandir, Changdev Maharaj Samadhi and the Sakori.
  
  In the afternoon excursion of Shani Signapur located 70kms far from Shirdi. The presiding deity of Shinganapur, Sri Shaneshwara or Lord Shanidev- the personification of the planet Saturn is worshipped with utmost reverence and devotion by multitudes of people from all over the world. The spectacle of the deity in black stone is overwhelming. A unique aspect of this place is, that no temple structure houses the Shanidev. There is only a simple platform on which stands the swayambhu idol, in black stone.
  
  Unlike other pilgrimage centres, devotees here can perform puja or abhishek or other religious rituals themselves.One of the unique aspects of the village Shiganapur is that houses here have no door- frames or locks on them for safety. They are in fact not needed. The people here believe that it is the benediction of the god that no crime ever occurs in this village. Later back to hotel till Lunch time. Take your lunch in the hotel and day free for your own activities.
  Dinner & night stay in the hotel.

• Day 04 : Shirdi – Nashik (100Kms, 2.5Hrs drive) (B,D)

  After breakfast at hotel drive to Nashik which is located in the northwest of financial capital city of Mumbai. It is one of the holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. On reaching visit TraymbakeshwarJyotirlinags, one of the 12 jyotirlinags temples followed by other famous temple including Kalaram Temple, the Naroshankar Temple and the Sundernarayan Temple. Later visit Pachvati. Evening check into hotel.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 05 : Nashik – Mumbai (175Kms, 5Hrs drive) (B,D)

  Take your breakfast at hotel and day free for leisure or own activities. Later depart for Mumbai. On reaching check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 06 : Mumbai - Half day City Tour /Airport departure (B)

  After morning breakfast in the hotel check out and proceed to explore the mesmerizing and the most populous city of India. It is also called the financial capital of India where the multinational companies flourishing in a big way. The city is established on what was once an archipelago of Seven Islands. Over the years, it saw many changes and became the very popular business hub all around the world.
  
  Start your city tour and visit Gateway of India – one of the most famous landmarks built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Prince of Wales Museum – close of the Gateway of India has a priceless collection of Art, sculpture, painting & traditional utensils followed by Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Dhobi Ghat, Haji Ali Mosque and Choupatty Beach. Evening free for Shopping until scheduled transfer to Mumbai Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.