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*Shirdi 7-Days Maha Yatra – Shirdi – Mantralayam – Pandharpur* *Places to Visit:* Solapur, Pandharpur, Tuljapur, Shirdi, Nasik, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Shani Shingnapur, Mukti Dham, Kala Ram, Panchavati, Bhimashankar, Ozar Ganapati, Mantralayam, Bichali, Panchamukhi. *Overview:* Pandharpur is a popular pilgrimage destination on the banks of the Chandrabhaga River, located in the Solapur district. The Vitthala temple attracts millions of pilgrims during the major yatras between Aadi Ekadashi (July–August) and Kartik Ekadashi (October–November). A small temple dedicated to Sri Vitthala and Rukmini is located in Pandharpur. The deity has been worshipped by many saints of Maharashtra. ________________________________________ *Day-wise Itinerary:* *Day 1: Train Journey* Departure from Coimbatore at approximately 8:50 AM. The train passes through major stations including Tirupur, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Hosur, and Bangalore. Journey continues overnight on the train. ________________________________________ *Day 2: Solapur – Tuljapur – Pandharpur* Arrival at Solapur around 5:30 AM. Rooms will be provided for freshening up. Visit Siddeshwar Swamy Temple. After breakfast, proceed to Tuljapur for darshan of Goddess Bhavani Amman. After lunch, travel to Pandharpur for darshan of Lord Panduranga Vittal and Rukmini Devi. In the evening, travel to Ahmednagar. After dinner, check in at the hotel for overnight stay. ________________________________________ *Day 3: Grishneshwar – Ellora – Shirdi* After breakfast, check out and proceed to Shani Shingnapur for darshan. Continue to Grishneshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Visit the Ellora Caves. After lunch, visit Badra Maruti. By 5 PM, arrive at Shirdi. Check-in and rest. Around 7 PM, visit Samadhi Mandir for Sai Baba darshan. Explore Baba’s sacred sites. Overnight stay in Shirdi. *Places to Visit in Shirdi:* Samadhi Mandir, Gurusthan, Lendi Baug, Samadhis of Baba’s followers, Museum, Nandadeep, Vinayaka Mandir, Mahadev Mandir, Shani Mandir, Dwarakamai, Chavadi, Khandoba Temple, the 9 coins given to Lakshmibai, Mhalsapati’s House, and Baijabai Kote Patil’s House. ________________________________________ *Day 4: Trimbakeshwar – Nasik – Mukti Dham – Kala Ram* Depart from Shirdi at 8 AM and reach Trimbakeshwar by 11 AM for Jyotirlinga darshan. Then proceed to Nasik. After lunch, visit Dhomukhi Hanuman, Triveni Sangam, Kailashram Temple, Panchavati, Sita’s Cave, and Kala Ram Temple. Around 3 PM, visit Mukti Dham. Return to Shirdi for overnight stay. ________________________________________ *Day 5: Ozar Ganapati – Bhimashankar Darshan* After checking out at 8 AM, proceed to Ozar. Reach by 11 AM for darshan of Maha Ganapati, one of the Ashtavinayaka shrines. After lunch, proceed to Bhimashankar (another Jyotirlinga). In the evening, travel to Pune. On the way, visit Alandi for darshan of Saint Gnaneshwar Maharaj. After dinner, arrive at Pune Railway Station to board the train to Mantralayam. ________________________________________ *Day 6: Mantralayam Darshan* Arrival at Mantralayam by 12 Noon. Transfer to hotel and freshen up. After lunch, visit Bichali and Panchamukhi Temple. Return by 7 PM to Mantralayam to witness the golden and silver chariot procession at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple. Overnight stay in Mantralayam. ________________________________________ *Day 7: Train Journey* Departure from Mantralayam at 12 Noon. Full-day train journey. ________________________________________ *Day 8: Arrival* Arrival at respective destinations: • Chennai: 6:00 AM • Coimbatore: 7:00 PM • Erode: 6:00 PM • Salem: 4:20 AM ________________________________________ *Inclusions:* 1. 3-Tier AC train tickets (Round trip) 2. A/C Deluxe rooms (Twin sharing basis) 3. Pure vegetarian meals throughout the tour 4. Premium A/C road transfers 5. Tamil-speaking tour manager 6. Mantralayam local transport fare ________________________________________ *Exclusions:* 1. Food items outside our service menu 2. Single occupancy room charges 3. All temple entry tickets 4. Darshan ticket at Shirdi and auto fare at Nasik 5. Personal pooja expenses (if any) 6. GST