Shri Sai Baba Tour Shirdi Tour – 08 Nights / 09 Days

Mumbai - Aurangabad - Shirdi - Pune – Delhi

Shri Sai Baba Tour is dedicated to the saint Sai Baba and his mystic ways of life. From 16 years till the next 60 years, he devoted his life for the upliftment of the poor and suffering and performed many miracles. These earned him many followers and he became popular as Sai Baba. The sacred pilgrimage during the Shri Sai Baba Tour takes a pilgrim to Shirdi, the spiritual town that witnessed Sai Baba's miracles and teachings. The add on to Shri Sai Baba Tour is the visit to the illustrious heritage caves in Ajanta and Ellora.

Upon arrival in Mumbai, meet Incredible India Tour representative for assisted transfer to the hotel for overnight in this commercial capital of India. After check-in and rest, begin a half day tour to Mumbai including a visit to the iconic archway, The Gateway of India, Hanging gardens, Prince of Wales Museum, The bustling Crawford Market and the Dhobhi Ghat - a vast outdoor laundry. Overnight in Mumbai.

In the morning, transfer to Mumbai airport in time to board the connecting flight to Aurangabad and upon arrival, check in to hotel. In the noon, begin the sightseeing of Ellora Caves. This is a recognized world heritage site, known for its scintillating wonders in the form of rock cut caves and temples dedicated to Brahmanism, Buddhism and Jainism. Of all the excellently carved caves, one structure stands out, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of the 9th Century A.D. Kailash Temple. Hewn out of a single rock, this temple carved with life size figures of gods and goddesses, is a wonder. (Ellora caves closed on all Tuesday). Overnight in Aurangabad.

Day 03. Aurangabad

After breakfast, begin the full day tour of Ajanta caves. Hewn out of rocks around the Waghora crest, this is a richly sculptured cave complex known for its Buddhist chaityas or prayer halls and monastic shelters with walls ceilings and pillars adorned depicting the life of Buddha through tempera art wall frescoes. These cave picture galleries are unique in the history of art and date from the 2nd Century B.C. to the 7th Century A.D. (Ajanta caves closed on all Mondays). Overnight in Aurangabad.

Day 04. Aurangabad - Shirdi

After breakfast, check out Aurangabad for Shirdi (125 Km / 3 hrs). En route visit Daulatabad Fort, this hilltop fortress was built in 1187 by Mohammad Tughlak as a capital of wealth. On arrival in Shirdi, check in to Hotel for overnight stay.

Early morning, visit Sai Baba Temple and wait for your tryst with Sai Baba, the god for all. Also visit the Shani Temple, devoted to Saturn planet in Shingnapur. After Lunch, leave by surface for Pune (185 Km / 4 hrs). This is the cultural capital of Maharashtra. Upon arrival here, check in the hotel and spend the remaining day in leisure and overnight stay in Pune.

Day 06. Pune

After breakfast, begin the full day Pune city tour visiting Kasturba Gandhi Smriti Mandir (Aga Khan Palace) where Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi breathed her last in imprisonment, Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Shaniwar Wada Palace, built in 1736 which was destroyed in a fire in 1827, Osho Commune - At Koregao Park is Ashram established by Osho. Overnight in Pune.

After breakfast, transfer to Pune Airport in time and board connecting flight for Delhi. On arrival here, check into hotel and begin the half day Delhi city tour including a visit to New Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Pearl Mosque inside the fort complex, Jama Masjid - the biggest mosque in India, Chandni Chowk - a typical bazaar with narrow lanes and traditional traders and Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation was cremated. Later in the evening, continue with the drive past to New Delhi's Parliament House, and Presidential Palace. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Leave in time for Delhi airport to board the connecting flight back home.