Places to visit and things to do around shirdi

There are several places to visit near Shirdi, ranging from historical sites to natural wonders. Here are some of the top attractions: 

1. 1. Shani Shingnapur:

 This is a small village located around 70 km from Shirdi and is known for its Shani temple, which is famous for its unique design without any doors. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shani, who is believed to protect devotees from evil and misfortune. The village is also known for its traditional farming practices and handicrafts.

1. 2. Nashik:

 This is a city located around 90 km from Shirdi and is known for its historical significance, natural beauty, and vineyards. Some of the top attractions in Nashik include the Trimbakeshwar Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Sula Vineyards, which offer wine tasting and tours, the Dudhsagar Falls, which is a popular picnic spot and offers scenic views, and the Pandavleni Caves, which are a series of ancient rock-cut caves.

1. 3. Bhandardara:

 This is a picturesque hill station located around 70 km from Shirdi and is known for its serene atmosphere, lush greenery, and waterfalls. The main attractions in Bhandardara include the Bhandardara Lake, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing, the Randha Falls, which is a breathtaking waterfall, the Wilson Dam, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, and the Amruteshwar Temple, which is a beautiful ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

1. 4. Ajanta and Ellora Caves:

These are a series of ancient rock-cut caves located around 100 km from Shirdi and are known for their stunning architecture and intricate carvings. The caves are UNESCO World Heritage sites and attract visitors from all over the world. The Ajanta Caves are a series of Buddhist caves that date back to the 2nd century BC and are known for their stunning paintings and sculptures. The Ellora Caves are a series of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain caves that date back to the 6th century AD and are known for their intricate carvings and sculptures.

1. 5. Grishneshwar Temple:

 This is a famous temple located around 75 km from Shirdi and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is known for its beautiful architecture and is believed to be one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The temple complex also includes several other shrines, a garden, and a pond.

1. 6. Aurangabad:

 This is a city located around 120 km from Shirdi and is known for its historical significance and architectural marvels. Some of the top attractions in Aurangabad include the Bibi Ka Maqbara, which is a beautiful mausoleum built in the memory of Aurangzeb's wife, the Daulatabad Fort, which is a massive hill fort that offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, and the Panchakki, which is an ancient water mill that is powered by a stream of water.

1. 7. Tryambakeshwar:

 This is a small town located around 110 km from Shirdi and is known for its Tryambakeshwar Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is known for its unique architecture and is believed to be the source of the Godavari river.

1. 8. Lonavala and Khandala:

 These are two hill stations located around 170 km from Shirdi and are known for their scenic beauty, waterfalls, and caves. Some of the top attractions in Lonavala and Khandala include the Bhushi Dam, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, the Kune Falls, which is a beautiful waterfall, the Karla and Bhaja Caves, which are ancient rock-cut caves that date back to the 2nd century BC, and the Lohagad Fort, which is a massive hill fort that offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

1. 9. Ahmednagar:

 This is a city located around 85 km from Shirdi and is known for its historical significance and architectural marvels. Some of the top attractions in Ahmednagar include the Ahmednagar Fort, which is a massive fort that dates back to the 15th century, the Shri Siddheshwar Temple, which is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the Meherabad, which is a pilgrimage site dedicated to Meher Baba, a spiritual leader.

1. 10. Saputara: 

This is a hill station located around 300 km from Shirdi and is known for its scenic beauty, waterfalls, and lakes. Some of the top attractions in Saputara include the Saputara Lake, which is a popular spot for boating and fishing, the Gira Falls, which is a breathtaking waterfall, the Sunset Point, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, and the Saputara Tribal Museum, which showcases the culture and traditions of the tribal communities in the region.

1. 11. Panchgani: 

This is a hill station located around 180 km from Shirdi and is known for its scenic beauty, strawberry farms, and colonial-era architecture. Some of the top attractions in Panchgani include the Table Land, which is a flat plateau that offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, the Sydney Point, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, the Mapro Garden, which is a popular spot for strawberry picking and offers a variety of strawberry-based products, and the Parsi Point, which offers stunning views of the Dhom Dam.

1. 12. Coin Museum(Anjaneri Village - Nashik)

The Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies was established here in 1980. Located in the scenic surroundings of Anjani Hill, the institute is the only one of its kind in Asia. The museum has a well-documented record of the history of Indian numismatics.

1. 13. Alandi(Khed - Pune)

An association with Saint Dnyaneshwar halos Alandi, a township on the banks of Indrayani River, also called as Devachi Alandi in Pune District. Dnyaneshwar, the author of Dnyaneshwari lived and attained samadhi in Alandi at the tender age of twenty-one. Two melas are held here annually: on Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadashi, the eleventh days of Ashadh and Kartik (Hindu months). Places of interest and worship are the sacred Samadhi of Dnyaneshwar Siddhabet in Indrayani and the temple of Vithoba-Rakhumai. Recently a Shri Sai Mandir has also constructed in Aalandi.

1. 14. Nevasa(Nevasa tehsil - Ahmednagar)

Saint Dyaneshwar wrote a Dnyaneshwari in Nevasa beside a pole which is still there. Every year palkhi of Dyaneshwari is taken to Pandharpur during ashadi ekadashi. Mata Laxmi Temple is famous called Varkhedai in village Varkhed, Big Jatra is famous near about 7 to 10 lake people comes there Chaytra vadhy panchami for three days Chabina ceremony held there. This Devi called in south name Laxmi-Chandralamba Devi Sannati, Gulbarga Dist.

1. 15. Shegaon(Buldana)

Shegaon, a municipal town in Khamgaon Tehasil is famous for the Samadhi of Shri Gajanan Maharaja mystic saint as popular as Saibaba of Shirdi. You'll see a large number of pilgrims here, some coming from distant parts of Western Maharashtra, Vidarbha. Allegorically, Shegaon can be described as the Pandharpur of Vidarbha. Thousands of devotees pay their respects at the Samadhi every Thursday, which is regarded as a special day. See the temple of Shri Ram, also constructed in the premises of the shrine. If you visit Shegaon on Ram Navami in Chaitra and on Rushi Panchami in Bhadrapada month of the Hindu Calendar, you can also attend the fairs held here on these occasions

1. 16. Jungle Maharaj ashram

   17. Janardhan Swami samadhi

   18. Guru Shukracharya mandir (asur guru) 

   19. Sakuri Upasani Maharaj Mandir

   20. A trek to Kalsubai Maharashtra highest peak

   21. Numerous forts with glorious history.