Chennai to Shirdi Pilgrimage Package 

About Chennai 

Formerly known as Madras, Chennai, in the southern part of India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Bay of Bengal's Coromandel coast, Chennai is as dynamic as it is submerged in the culture.Chennai is worth visiting for its temples steeped in South-Indian history, British-era museums and monuments, culinary delights, and Marina Beach, despite its chaos of traffic and sweltering humid environment (Second largest urban beach in the world).

Chennai Scope

By rail, air, and road, Chennai is well connected to the major cities in the country. Chennai is also well connected via the Chennai International Airport to both national and international cities. The fastest route to the city from the airport is by taking the commuter train to the city, which only costs Rs 12. The suburban train links you with the two major passenger train stations, Chennai Central and Egmore.

The perfect time to fly to Chennai : As summers are scorching and monsoons carry torrential downpours and cyclones, this time of the year is seen as the best time to explore the metropolitan region. Its geographical position on the beautiful coastline mainly keeps the weather in the city warm and humid.

Things to do in Chennai

Playa Marina, Chennai : Marina Beach is a natural urban beach along the Bay of Bengal, located in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The beach is 13 kilometers long, making it the longest natural urban beach in the region, the second largest in the world, with almost 30,000 visitors a day, and also the most crowded beach in India. The scenery of Marina Beach is a mesmerizing and serene sight to behold, with a white sandy shore that looks as if it stretches to infinity.

Marina Beach is synonymous with a fascinating past. Until 1881, when the port was built, the beach was created as a result of daily sand deposits on the current route. Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff, who was the governor of Madras, first discovered the pristine beauty of the Marina beach and commissioned the construction of a boulevard along the stretch of San Duff.

The best time for a beach visit is from November to February. The weather is good during this time, and you are spared the hot and humid environment for which Chennai is notorious. The morning and evening hours are nicer and hotter.

For all those night owls, Chennai has a lot to do. With prices varying from INR 1200 to 3000, most of the lounges and bars are accessible. These lively and upbeat bars and pubs are spread all over the area. Some locations, such as Illusions, allow only couples to join, so be sure to check in before entering the location. Some of the hottest spots that localities frequent, especially on the weekends, are Moon and Sixpence, The Leather Bar, and Pasha.

At Marina Beach, there are plenty of street food stalls, and you can buy a range of snacks to munch on. Other than that, knick-knacks are sold quite abundantly here as well.

The Shore Breezy : Breezy Beach lies in Chennai's remote and serene Valmiki Nagar neighborhood. Being smaller and less polluted, for those looking for a quiet evening, it is a great getaway. This beach is not as popular and famous as the beach of Elliot, and is, therefore, quieter and more peaceful. The evenings here are very fun and breezy, and in recent years, because of its beauty, many visitors have been drawn to this beach.

Shirdi Tourism

Shirdi, the birthplace of the great saint Sai Baba, is a religious site close to Nasik with numerous temples other than the famous temple of Sai Baba and a few historical sites. Located in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, Shirdi is of great significance to Sai Baba devotees as a holy and pilgrim spot. The air carries chants hanging with spirituality here, and the whole grandeur will leave you spellbound about the same thing. There are many religious sites, such as Chavadi, Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai Masjid, Shani Shignapur, to name a few, to be seen in Shirdi.

Sai Baba : Located 122 km away from Nasik, Shirdi is said to be Sai Baba's birthplace. It is believed that in 1858, Sai Baba arrived in Shirdi and spent 60 years of his life here until 1918 when he attained salvation. As he often spread the message of universal brotherhood, Sai Baba is popularly referred to as the 'son of God.' There are several other places here that are connected to Sai Baba and serve as famous locations among tourists, apart from his shrine.

Sai Aarti


Through the day that the devotees may be a part of the Shirdi temple provides various darshans and aartis. The temple opens at 4 AM in the morning and has darshans during the morning, noon, and evening hours. Timings can be found on this official website. The Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi Trust, has launched an online booking facility for those who want to stop waiting in long queues to pay darshan. Devotees can digitally book their darshans and can thus complete their temple offerings in less than an hour. On this website, the online booking facility can be reached. To book darshan and access other facilities such as accommodation and transport, one has to register on the web. You can find a list of documents and details needed for registration here.

Shirdi is often dotted with a number of cuisines. You can get almost every type of cuisine, from Gujarati Thali to Maharashtrian, South Indian, and Continental. Being a temple town and a big religious center, the food served here is typically vegetarian. The soothing and delicious Guava and Pomegranate juices available all over the town must also be tried. You may also have the special and rare experience of eating the world's cooked food.


Best time for a Shirdi visit

Between June and February, during the monsoons (June to September) and the winter season, the best time to visit Shirdi is (October to February). For religious purposes, Shirdi is often visited, mainly to give prayers at the famous Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. For visitors, the atmosphere during these months remains very bearable. So whether one is exploring the city or standing for darshan in long lines, monsoons and winters provide quite a break from the otherwise hot

How to reach Shirdi Reach

From all the major cities of India, Shirdi is well connected by road. You can also take trains to Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Manmad towns and then take a private vehicle or bus to Shirdi to get there. Another way to reach the cities of Pune and Mumbai is by air, and then by road to reach Shirdi.

Tour Info

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• Duration: 2 Days
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