subject: Modes Of Travel Pune To Shirdi [print this page] Situated in Deccan Plateau near west coast, Pune was earlier known as Punya-Nagiri or Queen of Deccan. Britishers called it Poona. It has now got its original name Pune.
Eighth century Pataleshwar Cave Temple, dedicated to the god of underworld, is a marvel of rock-cut architecture. This is a major attraction for tourists here.
Other major tourist destinations in Pune included Shrimant Dagduseth Halwai Temple, Osho Park, Aga Khan Palace, Film Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Shaniwar Wada, Sinhgad Fort, Saras Baug, Sadhu Vaasvani Mission and Katraj Jain Temple.
The distance from Pune to Shirdi, known as the Land of Sai, is about 195 km by road. Shirdi, known for the great saint Shirdi Sai Baba, is a popular destination of pilgrims throughout the year. Sai Baba, who was born in 1838, first visited Shirdi when he was sixteen and stayed there till his death in 1918. A temple was constructed in Shirdi in 1922 in Babas memory.
Temple complex includes Khandoba, Gurusthan, Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chavadi and Lendi Baug. Maruti Temple and Shani Temple, constructed under the supervision of Shirdi Sai Baba, are the other places of attraction in Shirdi.
Air travel is not possible as Shirdi does not have an airport. Thus option of travel is limited to rail or road. There are a few trains running between Pune and Kopargaon, which is situated 16 km away from temple town. Mumbai CST-Gondia Maharashtra Express No.11039 and Pune-Patna Express No. 12129 are the daily trains. There are many other trains which run only on certain days of the week.
The distance by rail between Pune and Kopargaon is around 280 km. as the trains run on a longer route. It takes nearly seven hours to reach the destination from Pune. Moreover, travellers will have to take the road route to reach Shirdi from Kopargaon. Bus, taxi or autorickshaw is available for tourists to travel from Kopargaon to Shirdi.
The most convenient way to travel from Pune to Shirdi is to go by road. The distance between the two places is only 190 km. Buses and taxi cabs are available to travel from Pune to Shirdi. The bus fare ranges from Rs.350 to Rs.600 depending on the type of vehicle. The direct bus takes about four hours to travel from Pune to Shirdi. The bus journey is suitable for individual travellers and backpackers.
Journey by taxi from Pune to Shirdi is convenient for the families going with kids and senior citizens. Taxi fare ranges from Rs. 2500 to Rs.4000 (one way). Cabs take less than four hours to reach the destination. The road passes through (with the distance in kilometres from Pune) Chakan (30), Manchar (80), Samgamner (160) and Shirdi (200).
by: Guide Tourist
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