Hotel Sai Gangotri

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Nagar Manmad Road, Shirdi
Hosted by Bharat Nilakanth Muthe
6 min walk from temple
Hot water for Kakada Arati
AC available
Senior friendly
Family hotel
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CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
CHECK-IN
12:00
CHECK-OUT
12:00
Lodge amenities
Hot water
From 4:00 AM
Air conditioning
Parking
In-house
Lift
Food on premises
In-house
Room service
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House rules
  • Reserved for families and married couples. TripSaffron is a sacred yatra platform — unmarried couples cannot be hosted, and ID proof confirming relationship may be requested at check-in.
  • ID proof required at check-in
  • Family groups only
  • No smoking on premises
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before check-in.
Your yatra
8 May9 May · 1 night · 2 guests
MEDIUM CROWD
Weekday yatra
☀ 38°C days|🌙 25°C nights|No festival conflict
Distances and Directions from your lodge
🚌
Shirdi Bus Stand
188 m · 3 min · ~₹40 rickshaw
Directions
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Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
557 m · 8 min · ~₹40 rickshaw
Directions
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Shri Sai Prasadalaya
745 m · 11 min · ~₹40 rickshaw
Directions
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Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station Parking
3.8 km · 12 min by rickshaw · ~₹110 rickshaw
Directions
Nearby darshan points and directions from lodge
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Shri Khandoba Mandir
Where Mhalsapati welcomed Baba with 'Aao Sai' · gave him his name
Open 6:00 AM · Close 8:00 PM
visit 15 min
252 m · 4 min
Directions
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Lendi Garden / Baug
Garden where Baba watered plants daily · perpetual lamp lit by Baba
Open 6:00 AM · Close 9:00 PM
visit 30 min
485 m · 7 min
Directions
🏛️
Dixit Wada Museum
Personal belongings of Baba — kafni, pipes, padukas
Open 9:30 AM · Close 9:30 PM
visit 30 min
517 m · 8 min
Directions
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Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
MUST VISIT
Sai Baba's final resting place · main temple
Open 4:45 AM · Close 11:15 PM
visit 1-2 hours
557 m · 8 min
Directions
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Dwarkamai Shirdi
MUST VISIT
Old mosque where Baba lived · sacred dhuni (perpetual fire) burns
Open 5:00 AM · Close 10:00 PM
visit 30 min
598 m · 9 min
Directions
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Maruti Mandir
Oldest temple in Shirdi · Baba joined sadhus here for discourse
Open 5:00 AM · Close 10:00 PM
visit 15 min
598 m · 9 min
Directions
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Chavadi Shirdi
MUST VISIT
Where Baba slept alternate nights · Palki procession every Thursday
Open 5:00 AM · Close 9:00 PM
visit 20 min
622 m · 9 min
Directions
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Haji Abdul Baba's Cottage.
Home of Baba's fervent devotee · small museum with rare items
Open 9:00 AM · Close 9:00 PM
visit 20 min
624 m · 9 min
Directions
💡All within a 5-min walk · plan a single loop after morning darshan
Darshan on your dates
Kakad Aarti
Morning awakening ceremony — priests wake Baba symbolically with devotional songs
5:15 AMLeave by 4:59 AM
VIP ₹59910-15 min
Madhyan Aarti
Midday ceremony — naivedya (food) is offered to Sai Baba
12:00 PMLeave by 11:44 AM
VIP ₹39930-45 min
Dhoop AartiNEXT
Evening ceremony with incense (dhoop) and lamp offerings
6:30 PMLeave by 6:14 PM
VIP ₹4002-4 hours
Shej Aarti
Bedtime aarti — Sai Baba's rest ceremony. Most sought-after
10:00 PMLeave by 9:44 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
4:45 AM
Closes
11:15 PM (after Shej Aarti)
Cleaning break
11:15 PM to 4:45 AM
Open hours
20 hours daily
RULES
  • No mobile phones insideFree cloakroom at entrance · open 24/7 during temple hours
  • No photography inside sanctumStrictly prohibited · security enforces
  • Modest dress codeNo shorts/sleeveless · Full pants/saree for adults · covered shoulders
  • ID proof required for VIPAadhaar / PAN / DL / Voter ID
  • Bags through securityAll bags checked · large bags deposited at cloakroom
  • No food/drink insideExcept for VIP section · drink water before entering
  • Silence in sanctumNo loud talking · turn off any electronics
Temple gates & entry
GATE
1
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Aarti pass entry

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

GATE
4
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Sai Baba statue + shopping

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

GATE
6
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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
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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
Shirdi Bus Stand
188 m
~₹40
estimate
Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
557 m
~₹40
estimate
Shri Sai Prasadalaya
745 m
~₹40
estimate
Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station Parking
3.8 km
~₹110
estimate
Estimated at local rates. Shared autos are cheaper; tourist-area rates may be higher. Always agree on fare before boarding.
ROUTEMODEFARE
ShirdiShani Shingnapur (round trip)
Sedan ₹11/km · SUV ₹15/km · bargain firmly
Taxi₹1500-2500
ShirdiTrimbakeshwar (round trip)
Full day · includes waiting time
Taxi₹2500-4000
ShirdiNashik (round trip)
Can combine with Trimbakeshwar
Taxi₹2000-3500
ShirdiAurangabad Airport
130 km · 3 hours
Taxi₹2500-3500
💡Agree on fare before boarding · most drivers accept these rates
Shopping & around
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Sai Complex

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

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Sai temple Gate No. 4

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

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Sai Teerth 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.

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Sai Heritage Village

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

Around this lodge
Khandoba Temple
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Day trip
⛰️Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling Mandir
122 km · 163 min by taxi · ₹2500-3000
Day trip
🏞️Panchavati
96 km · 118 min by taxi · ₹1900-2200
Day trip
🌿Alandi
166 km · 217 min by taxi · ₹2600-3000
💡Start by 8 AM · prepaid taxi stand at Shirdi bus stand has fairest rates
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