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Shirdi is a small holy town located near the city of Nasik in the state of Maharashtra. The lure of this town is so intense that even the most demanding visitor will be impressed by its irresistible appeal. Shirdi is a must visit for the religious tourists since it was the abode of noted Saint Sai Baba, who used to reside here. A huge number of pious devotees flock in to Shirdi to seek the blessings of Sai Baba, believed to cure incurable diseases. A strange mystic aura seems to exude from here that is simply enchanting and thus tourism in Shirdi has also experienced considerable growth.
This charming town is dotted with many religious sites that are visited by many tourists no matter to which religion they belong to. The most prominent among the tourist attractions in Shirdi is the Sai Baba mandir (temple) and his samadhi (memorial).
The other highlights of this town include Dwarkamai (mosque), Gurusthan, Chavadi, Lendi Baug, Maruti Mandir, Chawadi and Samadhi of Abdulbaba. Apart from all these, there are also many other places of religious importance that you must pay a visit to during your travel to Shirdi. All these places hold immense importance for the pilgrims and are highly revered.
The degree of joy and excitement gets doubled when your vacations coincide with the important events and festivals of this place. Some of the noted festivals of Shirdi are Guru Poornima, Dussehra, and Ram Navami. The ambiance during the festivals is simply mesmerizing and will fill you with fervor.
For a gratifying vacation, accommodation plays a key role and Shirdi offers a number of accommodation options for the tourists that include a five star hotel called Sun n Sand Hotel and several other hotels that include Shraddha Park Inn, Hotel Sai Leela, Sai Baba International and Hotel Sai Mahal. These hotels would make for wonderful retreats for spending vacations as they provide a wide range of professional facilities and personalized services.
The transportation system in Shirdi is quite good and the tourists can reach here by the air, rail and road transport as well. The major nearby airports are located in Mumbai, Pune and Aurangabad from where one can easily reach here by road. The rail network is equally good and one can come down to Kopargaon, which is the nearest railhead connecting the other destinations. The state transport corporation and private operators run frequent bus services from the nearby destinations of Shirdi thus making road transport to Shirdi quite convenient.
Know more about Shirdi by browsing through touristplacesinindia.com, which offers valuable travel information on Shirdi.
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