SHANI SHINGNAPUR

Shani Shingnapur is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Situated in Nevasa taluka in Ahmednagar district, the village is known for its popular temple of Shanidev, the Hindu god of the planet (graha) Saturn. Shingnapur is 75 km from Shirdi city. Shingnapur is also famous for the fact that no house in the village has doors, only door frames.

NASHIK

Nashik is a city in western India in the state of Maharashtra. Nashik is located in the north-west of Maharashtra, 90 km from Shirdi is the administrative headquarters of the Nashik District and Nashik Division. With a population of 1.5 million, Nashik is the third largest city in Maharashtra and Nashik district is the eleventh most populous district in India. Mumbai, Pune and Nashik are known as golden triangle in Maharashtra. Famous places to visit in Nashik – Ram Kund, Muktidham Mandir, Sita Gufaa, Shri Kalaram Mandir, Sundarnarayan Temple, Someshwar Temple, Pandav Leni.

TRIMBAKESHWAR

Trimbakeshwar is a city and a municipal council in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is located here. The origin of the sacred Godavari River is near Trimbakeshwar. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is the Linga in the temple is in the form of a three faced embodying Tridev, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. All other Jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity The Linga is crowned with a jewel studded crown believed to be from Pandavas. The crown is adorned with diamonds, emeralds, and many other types of precious stones. A distance of 28 km from Nashik.

BHANDARDARA

Bhandardara is a holiday resort village on the western ghat of India. The village is located in the Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra, about 100 kilometers from Shirdi. This tiny hill station is a blend of natural beauty, waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, refreshing air and pristine ambiance. It is an excellent place for trekkers and a popular stopover for tourists travelling to Nashik and Shirdi. It attracts a lot of tourists every year because of its eco-tourism opportunities. Important places to visit in Bhandardara are Arthur Lake, Randha Waterfalls, Umbrella Falls, Bhandardara Dam or Wilson Dam and Amruteshwar Temple.

PEMGIRI

Uma-nanda is a Shiva and Parvati temple located at the Peacock Island in the middle of river Brahmaputra. Way to reach: North Guwahati by ferries and steamers. One can hire a ferry from Sukleshwar ghat or Fancy Bazar Ghat. Also visit Shukleshwar temple you can reach 10 min walking distance from both ferry spots. The Distance from Shirdi to Pemgiri is 65 km.

AURANGABAD

At a distance of 108 km from Shirdi. The city is surrounded by many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Daulatabad Fort, Bibi ka Maqbara, Jama Masjid, Panchakki, and the 52 gates are the important tourist attractions in Aurangabad. There are also a number of temples, mosques, museums, and even some gardens to explore.

VERUL (ELLORA)

Verul was the name of the city now known as Ellora in present-day Maharashtra. It is the birthplace of Maloji Bhonsale founder of the house of Bhosale which became prominent in India during the days of the Maratha Empire. Cave Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM on all days except Tuesdays.

GRISHNESHWAR JYOTIRLINGA TEMPLE

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is a famous Hindu temple located at Verul village in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana and also one of the famous places of pilgrimage in Maharashtra. This is one of the top places to visit in Aurangabad City.

BHADRA MARUTI TEMPLE

At a distance of 3.5 km from Ellora Caves. Bhadra Maruti Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The idol of the presiding deity Hanuman is portrayed in a reclining or sleeping posture. It is among the three temples where Lord Hanuman can be seen in a resting position.

BIBI KA MAQBARA

Bibi Ka Maqbara ("Tomb of the Lady") is a maqbara located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century in the memory of his first wife, Dilras Banu Begum (posthumously known as Rabia-ud-Daurani). It bears a striking resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of his mother, Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb was not very interested in architecture, though he had built the small, but elegant, Pearl Mosque at Delhi. The Bibi Ka Maqbara was the largest structure that he had to his credit

BHIMASHANKAR

The Distance from Shirdi to Pemgiri is 178.5 km. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is an ancient shrine situated in the Sahyadri hills in Maharashtra. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas, the holiest of holy shrines of Lord Shiva. It is located in Bhorgiri village, near pune. In recent times, it has gained a lot of significance as it was also declared as the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. According to the historical records, the temple is built at the same place where Lord Shiva took a Rudra avatar to kill a wicked demon, Tripurasura, who wanted to destroy all the three locks: Heaven, Hell and Nether world (Patal). After the fearful war, Lord Shiva rested for some time in the Sahayadri mountains. It was then Bhima River was originated from the sweat of Lord Shiva. Gupt Bhimashankar, Hanuman Lake, Mokshakund Teertha and Kamalja Mata Temple are some of the other religious places around Bhimashankar.