Do Malaysians need a visa for India?

Yes. Malaysian passport holders apply for an India e-Visa online before departure. The tourist e-Visa covers tourism and short visits and is valid for 30 days from entry. The application is on the official India e-Visa portal, and Dhesu walks you through it when you book. Visa fees are not included in the package price.

Which airport does this trip use?

This is a land-only package: hotels, transfers, tours and guide are included, but international flights are not. Most Malaysian travellers fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Shirdi or Pune International Airport (SAG / PNQ). We can recommend suitable flights and timings on request.

What is the best time for this pilgrimage?

November to February offers the most comfortable weather. The sites are open year-round, with festivals like Ram Navami and Guru Purnima at Shirdi drawing the largest crowds. Nashik is especially significant during the Kumbh Mela years.

What is Trimbakeshwar?

Trimbakeshwar, near Nashik, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most sacred shrines of Lord Shiva in India. It is the source of the Godavari river and a major pilgrimage site, included in this itinerary.

Is vegetarian food available throughout?

Yes. These pilgrimage towns are largely vegetarian, and Shirdi in particular runs a large prasadalaya. Pure vegetarian food is plentiful and good at hotels and restaurants along the route.

Shirdi Sai Baba and Nashik pilgrimage Maharashtra

West India

4 Days, Sacred Maharashtra. Sai Baba, the Godavari and Lord Shani.

A deeper Maharashtra pilgrimage. Sai Baba's Shirdi, the holy city of Nashik on the Godavari with its Jyotirlinga, and the powerful Shani Shingnapur temple. Four days of devotion and sacred geography.

RM1,786

From RM1,488

per person (twin sharing)

Save RM595 per couple

4 Days / 3 Nights

Hotel

Daily Breakfast

Private Driver Guide

Airport Transfers

100% Private Tour

About This Package

4 Days Shirdi, Nashik & Shani Shingnapur: The Full Picture

This 4 day pilgrimage brings together three of Maharashtra's most sacred sites. Shirdi, the home of Sai Baba; Nashik, one of the four cities that hosts the great Kumbh Mela, set on the holy Godavari river; and Shani Shingnapur, the famous temple to Lord Shani in a village with no doors.

Arranged privately from Malaysia, the trip is designed for devotees who want a fuller Maharashtra pilgrimage than a Shirdi-only visit. A driver guide handles the routing between the towns and the temple logistics, so you can focus on darshan and prayer. Nashik also includes the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve most sacred Shiva shrines.

Package Includes

✓Hotel Stay (3 nights)
✓Daily Breakfast
✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
✓Return Airport Transfers
✓Temple Visits

Not Included

×International Flights
×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
×Personal Expenses
×Optional tour tips

What Makes This Trip

Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip

Sai Baba's Shirdi

The Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai and the sacred sites of Shirdi, the spiritual home of Sai Baba, with its moving daily aartis.

Nashik & Trimbakeshwar

The holy city on the Godavari, host of the Kumbh Mela, and the nearby Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve most sacred Shiva temples in India.

Shani Shingnapur

The famous village temple to Lord Shani, where legend holds nobody locks their doors, trusting in Shani's protection.

Day by Day

Your 4 Days Itinerary

Arrive Shirdi

No meals

Met at the airport and transferred to Shirdi. Evening darshan or aarti.

Suggested activities

First darshan at Samadhi Mandir
Evening Dhoop Aarti
Settle in

Shirdi & Shani Shingnapur

Breakfast

Shirdi's sacred sites and a drive to Shani Shingnapur.

Suggested activities

Morning Kakad Aarti
Dwarkamai and Chavadi
Shani Shingnapur temple
Return to Shirdi

Shirdi to Nashik

Breakfast

Drive to Nashik for the Godavari ghats and Trimbakeshwar.

Suggested activities

Drive to Nashik
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
Ramkund and Godavari ghats
Panchavati

Depart

Breakfast

A final temple visit before your transfer to the airport.

Suggested activities

Final darshan
Prasad and offerings
Airport transfer

Hotel Options

Choose Your Comfort Level

Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.

3 Star

Budget Friendly

3-star hotels or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1488 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1438 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1388 per person

From RM1488

per person

Most Chosen

4 Star

Value Plus Comfort

4-star hotels or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1788 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1748 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1708 per person

From RM1788

per person

5 Star

Premium Value Stay

5-star hotels or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM2188 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM2158 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM2128 per person

From RM2188

per person

Why Dhesu

A Fuller Pilgrimage, Smoothly Routed

Linking Shirdi, Nashik and Shani Shingnapur takes good routing and an understanding of each temple's customs. We handle the drives and the darshan logistics so your pilgrimage is peaceful. Dhesu has arranged India pilgrimages since 1988.

MATTA & IATA Registered

Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.

Private Tours, Daily Departures

No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.

A Real Team to Call

Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.

Group & Custom Pricing

Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.

Shirdi, Nashik & Shani Shingnapur Tour from Malaysia

This 4 day pilgrimage is ideal for devotees who want more than a Shirdi-only visit. It adds Nashik, with its Godavari ghats and the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, and the powerful Shani Shingnapur temple.

Arranged privately, the trip handles the routing between the towns and the temple logistics, so your focus stays on darshan and prayer.

It is a rich Maharashtra pilgrimage, combining three sacred destinations in one well-paced journey.

The Sacred Sites of Maharashtra

Maharashtra holds some of India's most significant pilgrimage sites. Shirdi draws millions for Sai Baba; Nashik is one of four Kumbh Mela cities and home to Trimbakeshwar, a revered Jyotirlinga; and Shani Shingnapur is famous nationwide.

Visiting them together gives a deeper sense of the region's spiritual landscape than any single stop, which is why this combined pilgrimage is so popular.

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