About Shirdi
Kharghar to Shirdi distnce : 246 km
Estimated travel time : 5.7 hours
Kharghar 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 Kharghar to Shirdi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kharghar to Shirdi by car is well connected through NH160 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kharghar to Shirdi distance is 246 Km and is 5.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Thane - Tikuji-ni-Wadi, Kolshet Creek, Vasai Creek View Point, Kopineshwar Mandir, Ovalekar Wadi Butterfly Garden
Bhiwandi - Pimplas Fort, Agnimata Mandir, Pimpalas Lake, Vehele lake, Vehele Reti Bandar Bird Watching
Vadape - Sangrila Water Park, Paradise Funland
Padgha - Lonad caves, Pisa Dam, Khandeshwari Mata
Vasind - Mulshi Dam, Ek Vira Devi Temple, Pavana Lake, Lohagad Fort, Tikona Fort
Shahapur - Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha, Dark Matters Astronomical Observatory, Mahuli Farms
Kalamgaon - Bhatsa Dam, Manas Mandir - Bhuvanbhanu Jain Temple Shatrunjay Tirtha
Shirol - Binkhambi Ganesh Mandir. Mahalakshmi Temple, Rautwadi Waterfall, Gokak Falls, St. Mary's Church, Nrusimha Saraswati Mandir
Kasara - Ashoka Falls, Ghatandevi Mandir Temple, Camel Valley, Ashoka Fall, Vihigaon Water Fall
Igatpuri - Kalsubai Peak, Ghatandevi Mandir, Vipassana International Academy, Tringalwadi Fort, Amruteshwar Temple, Bhatsa River Valley Viewpoint, Trek point, Lake
Ghoti Budruk - Vallonne Vineyards, Shree Saptashrung Niwasini Devi Temple, Muktidham Temple, Kalaram Temple, Pandavleni Caves, Someshwar Water Fall, Soma Vine Village, Khamble
Dhamangaon - Dharna River, Shiv Temple
Sinnar - Tambeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Old Maruti Mandir
Nandur Shingote - Shree Swami Samarth Balsanskar Temple, Hanuman Temple
Talegaon Dighe - Sightseeing, Hanuman Temple, Mahalakshmi Mandir
Kakadi - Shree Hanuman Temple, Chruch, Mosque