Pune to Shirdi and Shani Shingnapur Trip by Cab: 1 Day and 2 Day Package

Shirdi (Sai Baba) and Shani Shingnapur (Lord Shani) are two of Maharashtra's most visited pilgrimages, and they fit together on one route from Pune. A cab saves you the trouble of changing buses, and you can plan darshan at your own pace, which matters with elders and children.

Quick facts

• Distance from Pune: Pune to Shani Shingnapur about 160 km; Shingnapur to Shirdi about 70 km; Shirdi to Pune about 185 km
• Drive time: About 4 hours each for the longer legs; full loop around 415 km
• Best time to go: October to March for comfortable weather. Avoid Thursdays at Shirdi and Saturdays or Amavasya at Shingnapur if you dislike big crowds
• Ideal for: Families, senior citizens and devotee groups

Suggested itinerary

• 1-day option, 3:30 AM: Leave Pune very early. This is a long day of about 10 to 11 hours of driving, so it suits fit travellers only.
• 7:30 AM: Shani Shingnapur darshan (about 160 km from Pune).
• 10:30 AM: Drive to Shirdi and have lunch.
• 12:00 PM: Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir darshan; visit Dwarkamai, Chavadi and Gurusthan.
• 3:00 PM: Start return; reach Pune late night.
• 2-day option, Day 1: Pune to Shani Shingnapur darshan, then Shirdi by evening for night stay and the evening aarti.
• 2-day option, Day 2: Morning aarti or darshan, Lendi Baug, and a relaxed drive back to Pune by evening.

What a cab package usually includes

• Private AC cab with a verified driver (sedan, Ertiga/Innova or Tempo Traveller – your choice)
• Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
• Pickup and drop at your home, society or hotel in Pune
• Flexible stops for food, photos and washroom breaks

Usually not included:

• Temple/monument entry tickets, boating, rides and activities
• Meals and hotel stay (unless you book a stay package)
• Personal expenses and any extra km or waiting beyond the agreed plan

Practical tips

• The 2-day plan is strongly recommended with elders or children.
• Check the Sai Baba Sansthan website for online darshan or aarti passes and current rules.
• Phones, bags and large items may not be allowed inside; use lockers outside.
• Dress modestly. Prices of prasad and flowers are fixed at official counters; avoid touts.

Book this trip

Tell us your date, number of people and pickup area on the Contact page and we will send a clear, all-inclusive quote. Rates depend on the car type, season and pickup point, so we quote each trip individually – no hidden charges, no surprises at the end.