Nashik from Shirdi
Planning a yatra to Nashik (Kalaram) from Shirdi? Here's how to reach, how long it takes, and where to stay — with verified hotels within walking distance of the temple.
Distance
87 km
Drive
2 hrs
Bus frequency
Every 30 min
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How to reach
Drive from Shirdi
87 km · approximately 2 hrs. Most pilgrims leave overnight and reach Nashik by early morning for Kakad Aarti.
State bus service
Every 30 min. Government and private sleeper buses run on this route; overnight travel is popular for morning darshan.
Fly via Ozar Airport (ISK)
Ozar Airport (ISK) is 25 km from Nashik (~45 min by taxi). Faster for pilgrims from Shirdi when return dates are tight.
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Most popular for
Shirdi + Nashik + Trimbakeshwar circuit
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Where to stay
Every lodge on TripSaffron is checked in person by our team — real photos, real distance from Nashik temple, real UPI payment to the owner. No hidden charges, no payment aggregator fees.
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Recommended itinerary
- 1Depart Shirdi overnightTravel 2 hrs by road or the rail overnight to land in Nashik before 5 AM.
- 2Check in near the templeWalk or tap a rickshaw to your lodge. Most verified stays on TripSaffron are within 500m–2km of Nashik Kalaram temple.
- 3Kakad Aarti + morning darshanReach by 5:00 AM for the 5:15 AM Kakad Aarti. Regular darshan queue is shortest on Tue/Wed 9–11 AM.
- 4Prasadalaya lunchFree tokens handed after darshan. Paid section on the first floor has unlimited thali at ₹50 (₹30 for kids) with no waiting.
- 5Head back to ShirdiMost families wrap up by late afternoon. Night buses and trains return to Shirdi the same evening.
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Frequently asked
How far is Nashik from Shirdi?
87 km. By road it takes about 2 hrs.
Best way to travel from Shirdi to Nashik?
Overnight travel is common — state buses leave every 30 min and you reach in time for Kakad Aarti. Private sedans and SUVs are also available for families.
Where should we stay in Nashik?
Every hotel on TripSaffron is verified in person by our team. Pick a verified stay within walking distance of Nashik Kalaram temple — each listing shows the exact walk minutes.
Is advance booking needed during festivals?
Yes. For Ram Navami, Guru Purnima and Vijayadashami, book 6–8 weeks ahead — lodges within walking distance of the temple fill up fast.
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