Finding a Budget Hotel in Shirdi is not a Big Deal Anymore

Planning to visit Sai Mandir in next vacations, getting a good hotel in Shirdi is easier than you think. Read on to find out more…

Gone are the days when it was difficult to find a place to stay in Shirdi and devotees had no other option but to return the same day after having Darshan. Thanks to the selfless hoteliers, today it takes a few minutes to book a hotel in Shirdi. No matter how busy you are, spending even one day here is more refreshing than anything else. 

It is highly recommended that one must plan at least two days trip to Shirdi because it is quite possible that one may not be able to attend Aarti on the day of visit, due to heavy rush. So it is always better to have Sai Baba’s Darshan on the first day and attend other ceremonies of the temple on the second day. If you are lucky to find a hotel in Shirdi, which is close to the temple, you can enjoy late evening Bhajan Kirtan as well.

Although, there are many tourist attractions like Ajanta Ellora Caves, Jain Mandir, Trimbhkeshwar Temple, which are located within a radius of 100 kilometers, still it is better to book a hotel in shirdi directly instead of choosing a travel package. The best time to visit here is from September to March as the summers are quite hot. If you are visiting in summers, make sure your room is air-conditioned and has 24-hour power backup.

An Overview of Hotels in Shirdi

With the advent of mobile telephony and internet, most hotels in Shirdi have come up with their websites. Online booking offers some unique advantages to the customers, read ahead to see how…

If you are planning to visit Sai Mandir in the coming days, you must familiarize yourself with the staying options. Although there are many hotels in Shirdi, which offer good facilities at nominal prices still many devotees book, rooms in nearby cities especially Nasik and Aurangabad. They visit Shirdi by taxis, only to stand for hours in queues outside the temple. As a result, they miss out other important programs like Aarti and return halfheartedly. 

Most hotels in shirdi have launched their websites and encourage online bookings. Still, many pilgrims prefer tour packages offered by the travel agents. Most travel agents have tie-ups with lesser-known guesthouses where pilgrims have to struggle for basic amenities like hot water in winters. With the availability of good trains at Sainagar Station, it is better reach Shirdi via train; and book a hotel room directly than pursuing a travel agent.

Some people prefer to book room on phone as it is quite convenient but most hotels in Shirdi avoid giving discounts on bookings made on telephone. This way they try to compensate for the last minute cancellations. Online booking is good for both, the hoteliers get good business and the guests can compare the facilities offered by different hotels. Most hotels also offer free pick-up and drop to the nearest railhead to their guests who confirm their tour program beforehand.