Sairam,
Below are the routes of a few different combinations with their more or less approximate timings, for you to plan your journey accordingly. You can visit Nasik/Muktidham on the same day itself...but always keep in mind owing to the huge rush in shirdi if you can have darshan in time...as it can take hours waiting in que...or if you have some vip passes etc.
You can also visit -
Shani Shingrapur which is arnd 70kms from Shirdi ,
Sakori which is 5kms from Shirdi (Upasani Baba who was a Shishya of Saibaba)
Ajanta-Ellora Caves which is arnd 144kms from Shirdi.
PANCHVATI:Northern part of Nashik is known as Panchavati as River Godavari flows. It is believed that Lord Shri Ram and Sita along with Lakshman (also spelt as Laxman) stayed at Panchavati for some time. Thus Panchavati gained lot of importance. There are five Banyan (`Vad`) trees and hence the area is called Panchavati.
SITA GUMPHA: The Gumpha, which means a cave, located near the five Banyan trees in Panchavati is one of the attractions of Nashik. One can enter the cave with the help of a narrow staircase. The cave has the idol of Shree Ram, Laxman and Sita. Devotees believe that Ravan kidnapped Sita from the same place.
NAROSHANKAR TEMPLE: Naroshankar Temple is situated in Panchavati area, on the bank of river Godavari - fondly called as Anga by Nasikites. Naroshankar Rajebahaddur built this temple in 1747. The architectural style of the temple is called "Maya" style. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of temple architecture of the 18th century. The temple is surrounded by 11 feet fortification. In its Four Corners are umbrellas - called "Meghadambari" or "Barasati". There is a "Bell house" called "Naroshankar Bell" in the front part, which is very famous.
SUNDARNARAYAN TEMPLE: Sundarnarayan temple is situated at the corner of Ahillyabai Holkar Bridge in Nashik. Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud built it in 1756. Presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu, who is also known as Sundarnarayan.
MODAKESHWAR GANESH TEMPLE:Another famous temple of Nashik where the idol in the temple is believed to be self emerged. The `Modak` is a special Maharastrian dish made of coconut and jaggery.
Nagarsul Railway Station, Maharashtra TO Shirdi, Maharashtra
Distance: 71.02 Km Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Nagarsul Railway Station, Maharashtra
1 Start from Nagarsul Railway Station, Maharashtra and head East on SH 25 40.15 Km
Cross the following on way:
Yevla at 3km
2 Turn left on SH 30 529 m
3 Continue on SH 2 31.35 Km
Cross the following on way:
Kopargaon at 16km
4 Turn left 485 m
End at Shirdi, Maharashtra
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Nagarsul Railway Station, Maharashtra TO Nashik, Maharashtra
Distance: 122.99 Km Time: 4 hrs 54 min
Nagarsul Railway Station, Maharashtra
1 Start from Nagarsul Railway Station, Maharashtra and head East on SH 25 40.15 Km
Cross the following on way:
Yevla at 3km
2 Continue on SH 30 57.59 Km
3 Turn right 14.32 Km
4 Enter the roundabout and take the first turn on Eklehra Road 23 m
5 Continue on Eklehra Road 1.11 Km
6 Turn right 3.83 Km
7 Take the slip road 50 m
8 Continue straight 2.55 Km
9 Take the bridge 102 m
10 Continue straight 1.99 Km
11 Bear left on Bombay Agra Road (NH 3) 401 m
12 Enter the roundabout and take the second turn on Bombay Agra Road (NH 3) 475 m
13 Turn hard right 579 m
14 Enter the roundabout and take the second turn 993 m
15 Continue on Shivaji Road 150 m
16 Continue straight 199 m
17 Continue on Sharanpur Road 44 m
End at Nashik, Maharashtra
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Driving directions from Shirdi to Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Distance - 83.8 km – about 1 hour 34 mins
Shirdi, Shiridi, Maharashtra, India
1. Head northwest on SH 10
26.3 km
26.3 km – about 31 mins
Vavi, Maharashtra
India
2. Head northwest
26.9 km
3. Turn right at NH 50
26.5 km
4. Turn left to stay on NH 50
3.4 km
5. Turn left at Shivaji Rd
0.6 km
57.4 km – about 1 hour 3 mins
End at Nashik, Maharashtra,India
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Driving directions Shirdi to Muktidham Mandir
Distance - 76.5 km – about 1 hour 28 mins
Shirdi, Shiridi, Maharashtra, India
1. Head northwest on SH 10
26.3 km
26.3 km – about 31 mins
Vavi, Maharashtra
India
2. Head northwest
26.9 km
3. Turn right at NH 50
22.5 km
4. Sharp left
0.6 km
5. Turn left
Destination will be on the left
0.2 km
50.2 km – about 55 mins
End at Muktidham Mandir, India
Hope this helps you....
Ps- All distance & timings also might change if there are any new short-cuts on the routes.
Also the distance time is different if you take the highway avoiding the inner lanes etc...
Sairam,
Rohit Behal
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