About Shirdi
Khandala to Shirdi distnce : 211 km
Estimated travel time : 5.5 hours
Khandala to Shirdi is the most popular route known as a pilgrimage destination among the devotees. Shirdi is considered one of the most holiest cities of India. It is known as the former home of revered spiritual leader Sai Baba, and as a major pilgrimage site.
Shirdi also known as Sainagar is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra where the hold soul of Shri Satchidanand Sadguru Sainath Majaraj - affectionately know as the 'Saibaba' rest today. It is located in the Rahata Taluka of Ahmednagar District. The spiritual town is located 185 km east of the Arabian Sea shoreline. Shirdi was where a mysterious 'Fakir' known as saint Sai Baba lived till his Samadhi in 1918. Today it is a pilgrimage center and millions of his devotees from all over the world come each year to seek his blessing and pay their respects. Some of the most important festivals in Shirdi are Dussera, Guru Poornima and Baba's Death anniversary. During this time lakhs of devotees come to Shirdi with the hope of miracles that can change their lives.
Taxi from Khandala to Shirdi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Khandala to Shirdi by car is well connected through NH60 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Khandala to Shirdi distance is 211 Km and is 5.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Lonavala - Tiger's Leap, Bhushi Dam, Lonavala Lake, Imagica Adlabs, Celebrity Wax Museum, Rajmachi Fort, Aamby Valley
Karla - Alkesh Modi Jain Temple, Wax Museum
Kamshet - a picturesque hill station renowned for paragliding and flying schools
Vadgaon - Deccan Hills, JaibaiDevi Temple And Waterfalls
Talegaon Dabhade - Talegaon Dabhade Lake
Rajgurunagar - Saras Baug, Shaniwar Wada, Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden, Aga Khan Palace, Chandoli National Park, Dilawar Khan Dargah
Peth - Khandoba Mandir, Ganesh Temple, Mahadev Mandir, Buddhist Temple
Manchar - Shree Vighnahar Ganpati Temple, Gupt Bhimashankar etc
Kalaamb - Rani Tal, Suketi Fossil Park, Jagannath Temple, Simbalwara Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranzor Palace
Alephata - Temple of God Krishna, Bhairavnath Temple, Sunni Gareeb Nawaz Masjid, Hanuman Temple
Santwadi - Sawantwadi palace, Moti talao, Moti lake
Khandarmal - Saibaba Temple, Charang Baba Mandir, Ganesh Temple, Maruti Temple, Kalamjai Devi Temple
Sangamner - Shitala Mata Temple, Pravara River, Navshya Ganpati Mandir, Saptshrungi Temple, Hanuman Temple
Kakadi - Shree Hanuman temple, Chruch, Mosque