Shirdi Pilgrimage Tour

The saga of Shri Sathya Sai Baba of Shirdi started in the middle of the 19th Century when, as a boy of about 16 years of age, he first appeared here under a neem tree absorbed in a hard penance. Fro the next about 60 years, he devoted his life for the upliftment of the poor and suffering. His origin, religion and early life are shrouded in mystery and though he is believed to be an incarnation of lord Shiva, his teachings transcended all religions and beliefs. On Tuesday, the 15th of October, 1918, Shri sai Baba entered his samadhi. Today, all places, persons and possessions connected with him, too have become objects of veneration by millions of devotees who journey to Shirdi every year from all parts of the world. 

Day 01 Delhi – Aurangabad: 
Transfer to domestic airport to board flight for Aurangabad. On arrival, check in at Hotel. In the afternoon go for sight seeing of Ellora Caves: About 18 miles away from the city of Aurangabad - a group of rock temples - posess a magnificient series of Buddhist, Brahmanical and Jain temples of the 9th Century A.D. Kailash Temple, hewn out of a single rock, carved with life size figures of gods and goddesses, is a wonder. Overnight at Aurangabad.

Day 02: Aurangabad 
After breakfast, leave for a full day tour of Ajanta caves: Hewn out of rocks richly sculptured and with walls, ceilings and pillars adomed with fresco paintings depict the life of Buddha. These cave picture galleries are unique in the history of art and date from the 22nd Century B.C. to the 7th Century A.D. 
Overnight at Aurangabad.

Day 03: Aurangabad – Shirdi (125 Kms/3 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Shirdi by road. En route visit Daulatabad Fort, this hilltop fortress was built in 1187, Mohammad Tughlak (The mad Sultan of Delhi) who shifted his capital here. On arrival in Shirdi, check in at Hotel. Overnight at Shirdi.

Day 04: Shirdi – Pune (185 kms/ 4hrs) 
Early morning Visit temple of Sai Baba and the temple of Shani (Temple devoted to Saturn). After Lunch leave by surface for Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Pune. 

Day 05: Pune 
After breakfast go for a full day site seeing tour of Pune city visiting Kasturba Gandhi Smriti Mandir (Aga Khan Palace) where Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi breathed her last in internment, Pataleshwar Cave Temple , Shaniwar Wada ,a palace built in 1736, which was destroyed in a fire in 1827, Osho Commune – At Koregao Park is Guru. Also worth visiting is the film & Television Institute of India: a premier institute of its kind. Overnight at Pune.

Day 06: Pune/Delhi
After breakfast transfer to Pune airport to board flight for Delhi. Tour Ends on arrival.

Tour Ends