Hotel Sai Gangotri

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Nagar Manmad Road, Shirdi
Hosted by Bharat Nilakanth Muthe
Distance from temple?
5 min walk from the hotel.
Is parking available?
Yes — we have our own free parking at the hotel.
Your yatra & what’s nearbyDates, crowd, distances & darshan points
Your yatraVERY HIGH CROWD
1 night · 2 guests · Weekday yatra
30°C days22°C nightsNo festival conflict
Nearby darshan points and directions from your stay
🕉️
Samadhi Mandir
MUST VISIT
Sai Baba's final resting place · main temple
Open 4:00 AM · Close 11:15 PM
visit 1-2 hours
807 m · 11 min
Directions
🕌
Dwarkamai
MUST VISIT
Old mosque where Baba lived · sacred dhuni (perpetual fire) burns
Open 5:00 AM · Close 10:00 PM
visit 30 min
917 m · 13 min
Directions
🕉️
Chavadi
MUST VISIT
Where Baba slept alternate nights · Palki procession every Thursday
Open 5:00 AM · Close 9:00 PM
visit 20 min
951 m · 13 min
Directions
🌳
Gurusthan
MUST VISIT
Neem tree where Baba first appeared · incense offered for healing
Open 5:00 AM · Close 9:30 PM
visit 15 min
1.0 km · 14 min
Directions
💡All within a 5-min walk · plan a single loop after morning darshan
Distances and Directions from your stay
🛕
Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
557 m · 8 min · ~₹30 rickshaw
Directions
🚌
Shirdi ST Bus Stand
581 m · 9 min · ~₹30 rickshaw
Directions
🚆
Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station
1.7 km · 5 min by rickshaw · ~₹40 rickshaw
Directions
🍽
Shri Sai Prasadalaya
2.6 km · 7 min by rickshaw · ~₹55 rickshaw
Directions
Darshan on your dates
Kakad Aarti
Morning awakening ceremony — priests wake Baba symbolically with devotional songs
5:15 AMLeave by 5:00 AM
VIP ₹60020-30 min
Madhyan Aarti
Midday ceremony — naivedya (food) is offered to Sai Baba
12:00 PMLeave by 11:45 AM
VIP ₹40030-45 min
Dhoop AartiNEXT
Evening ceremony with incense (dhoop) and lamp offerings
6:30 PMLeave by 6:15 PM
VIP ₹4002-4 hours
Shej Aarti
Bedtime aarti — Sai Baba's rest ceremony. Most sought-after
10:00 PMLeave by 9:45 PM
VIP ₹400Pre-booked only
💡Best queue: Tue–Wed 9–11 AM · Avoid Thursdays (3x crowd) · Book Shej Aarti 2 weeks ahead
Temple timings & rules
Opens
4:00 AM
Closes
11:15 PM (after Shej Aarti)
Cleaning break
11:15 PM to 4:00 AM
Open hours
21 hours daily
RULES
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    No mobile phones inside — Free cloakroom at entrance · open 24/7 during temple hours
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    No photography inside sanctum — Strictly prohibited · security enforces
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    Modest dress code — No shorts/sleeveless · Full pants/saree for adults · covered shoulders
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    ID proof required for VIP — Aadhaar / PAN / DL / Voter ID
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    Bags through security — All bags checked · large bags deposited at cloakroom
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    Children 10+ need ID — For VIP darshan only · infants welcome
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    No food/drink inside — Except for VIP section · drink water before entering
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    Silence in sanctum — No loud talking · turn off any electronics
Temple gates & entry
GATE
1
🪔
Aarti pass entry

Entry for pilgrims with pre-booked aarti tickets. Also wheelchair pickup from PRO office inside.

GATE
4
🛍️
Sai Baba statue + shopping

Iconic Sai Baba statue here. Plenty of prasad, mala, and souvenir shops around this gate.

GATE
6
🎟️
Paid darshan pass (₹200)

Walk-in counter for ₹200 paid darshan pass — official, safe. Use this if you did not book online.

GATE
7 & 8
🙏
Free darshan entry

Regular free darshan queues. Bag check at entry; no outside pedha or prasad allowed inside.

Fair rickshaw and taxi rates
FROM YOUR LODGE
→ Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
557 m
~₹30
estimate
→ Shirdi ST Bus Stand
581 m
~₹30
estimate
→ Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station
1.7 km
~₹40
estimate
→ Shri Sai Prasadalaya
2.6 km
~₹55
estimate
Estimated at local rates. Shared autos are cheaper; tourist-area rates may be higher. Always agree on fare before boarding.
ROUTEMODEFARE
Lodge area → Samadhi Mandir
Shared auto available · fix fare first
Auto₹30-50
Lodge area → Bus Stand
Fixed rate · short ride
Auto₹40-60
Lodge area → Sainagar Railway Station
Pre-paid stand recommended at station
Auto₹80-120
Lodge area → Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Book taxi · 14 km · auto not ideal
Taxi₹300-400
Shirdi → Shani Shingnapur (round trip)
Sedan ₹11/km · SUV ₹15/km · bargain firmly
Taxi₹1500-2500
Shirdi → Trimbakeshwar (round trip)
Full day · includes waiting time
Taxi₹2500-4000
Shirdi → Nashik (round trip)
Can combine with Trimbakeshwar
Taxi₹2000-3500
Shirdi → Aurangabad Airport
130 km · 3 hours
Taxi₹2500-3500
💡Agree on fare before boarding · most drivers accept these rates
Shopping & around
🛍️
Sai Complex Mall

Largest indoor shopping centre in Shirdi. Air-conditioned · souvenirs, prasad boxes, clothing, cafés. Good break during the afternoon.

Directions
🛍️
Gate 4 market

Open-air bazaar with prasad, mala, Sai photos, souvenirs. Crowded but authentic · fair prices if you compare 2-3 stalls.

Directions
🍲
Shirdi Village bazaar

Local sweet shops selling fresh pedha and laddu. Good for take-home gifts.

Directions
🗺️
Sai Teerth Devotional Theme Park

Immersive theme park on Sai Baba's life — animatronics, 4D show, boat ride, Bharat Mata temple. Air-conditioned · ₹250-500 entry · 3-4 hour visit.

Directions
🗺️
Shri Sai Heritage Village

Open-air museum recreating 19th-century Shirdi — Baba's daily life scenes, replica of Dwarkamai, traditional village crafts. Good for families.

Directions
Around this hotel
Khandoba Temple
Add to your yatra
Day trip
🪨Shani Shingnapur
75 km · ₹1500-2500
Day trip
⛰️Trimbakeshwar
100 km · ₹2500-4000
Day trip
🏞️Nashik · Panchavati
85 km · ₹2000-3500
Day trip
🌿Alandi (Dnyaneshwar)
180 km · Overnight
💡Start by 8 AM · prepaid taxi stand at Shirdi bus stand has fairest rates
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Service
24/7 reception · Room service
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