One Day Group Tour from Pune to Shirdi
Shirdi is around 200 km from Pune and takes roughly 4 to 5 hours by road depending on traffic. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage spots in Maharashtra and honestly, a one-day group trip from Pune to Shirdi is very doable if you plan it right. Here is how you can make the most of it.
One-day Itinerary
5:00 AM — Leave Pune early to avoid traffic and enjoy a peaceful morning drive via NH60 through Chakan and Sangamner
7:30 AM — Stop for breakfast at a highway dhaba. Poha, upma or paratha with chai works perfectly
10:00 AM — Reach Shirdi and head straight for darshan at Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir
1:00 PM — Visit Dwarkamai, Chavadi and Lendi Baug — all are within walking distance of each other
2:00 PM — Lunch at a local vegetarian restaurant near the temple
4:00 PM — Start heading back to Pune
How to Travel in a Group Comfortably?
By Car: Works well for a group of 4 to 5 people. You get the freedom to stop wherever you want but for bigger groups, multiple cars mean extra cost and the group ends up scattered.
By Tempo Traveller: The most comfortable way for groups of 8 or more. Everyone prays together and travels together and the cost splits down easily. Tempo Traveller Rental Pune services are easily available for Shirdi trips, with options starting from 9-seaters to larger variants depending on your group size.
By Bus: You can take state and private buses that run daily between Pune and Shirdi. If you want to arrive early in the morning, overnight buses are also available. A bus might not be an ideal option to travel with a group but for a pocket-friendly tour, you can choose to travel by bus instead.
