Jan Shatabdi Express/2071 for going to Shirdi

Travelmonk · Jul 27th, 2009, 19:40

Hi all,

Never taken the train route to Shirdi and hence exploring the option of going to Shirdi by Train, since Shatabdi's are always punctual and take in the views near Igatpuri. Can i take the Jan Shatabdi Express/2071 for going to Shirdi by geeting dowm at Manmad Junction and taking a private taxi from there.

thanks for ur reply

delhiwala · Jul 27th, 2009, 19:45

Yes ! It's a good idea !

Travelmonk · Jul 27th, 2009, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by delhiwala

Yes ! It's a good idea !

Thanks delhiwala,

When i checked the IRCTC website and got Jan Shatabdi Express/2071 details, at first i was a bit skeptic because inspite of being just a 4.30 hrs train + 1 hr road journey to Shirdi it is not very popular and nobody recommends it and hence was worried that i may be chosen a wrong station or so... ur reply helps..

delhiwala · Jul 27th, 2009, 20:13

Last time I travelled there 6 months back, Manmad - Shirdi road has been made silky smooth and now it's a nice journey !

I agree earlier it was a very bad experience !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelmonk

When i checked the IRCTC website and got Jan Shatabdi Express/2071 details, at first i was a bit skeptic because inspite of being just a 4.30 hrs train + 1 hr road journey to Shirdi it is not very popular and nobody recommends it and hence was worried that i may be chosen a wrong station or so... ur reply helps.

delhiwala · Jul 27th, 2009, 20:14

At Manmad you have many share taxis also.....

vsp27759 · Jul 27th, 2009, 20:52

Dear Travelmonk,

##If you are interested to perform train journey+Road from Mumbai to Shird, the best option is take the following train upto Nasik Road:
---------
7617 TAPOVAN EXPRESS 27/07/2009 MUMBAI CST MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark
1 CSTM MUMBAI CST 1 Source 06:10 0 1
2 DR DADAR 1 06:23 06:25 9 1
3 TNA THANE 1 06:48 06:50 34 1
4 KYN KALYAN JN 1 07:05 07:10 54 1
5 IGP IGATPURI 1 08:53 08:55 137 1
6 DVL DEVLALI 1 09:33 09:35 182 1
7 NK NASIK ROAD 1 09:48 09:50 188 1
---------------
##The Road distance from Nasik to Shirdi is around 85Kms. This is an excellent road. There are plenty of buses/taxis.

##Normally, the buses coming from Mumbai used to travel via Igatpuri, Ghoti, Nasik, Sinnar and then Shirdi.

##Very recently, a new route has been developed between Ghoti and Sinnar, by which the total distance has come down
by 15 Kms. This short-cut is taken by those who prefer to skip Nasik-traffic and a visit to Trayambakeshwar, and who are in urgency to visit "Aarti" in Shirdi.

##I once again reiterate, there is absolutely no need for you to travel upto Manmad, unless you have a work to attend in Manmad.

##You will be interested to know that the Trainb distance from Nasik to Manmad is 73Kms., and the road distance from Manmad to Shirdi is around 45Kms., whereas the direct road distance from Nasik to Shirdi is 85Kms.

gaurav1441 · Jul 27th, 2009, 22:56

Good advice VSP. Just wondering there were trains inaugurated to new station in Shirdi from Mumbai. What happened to those?

rajered · Jul 27th, 2009, 23:10

They are there. Time taken is around 11hrs 35 min. The OP wants to reach Shirdi sooner than that.

vsp27759 · Jul 28th, 2009, 14:55

Dear Gaurav,

##Please look at this:
----
1333 SHIRDI FAST PAS 28/07/2009 MUMBAI CST MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark
1 CSTM MUMBAI CST 1 Source 22:55 0 1
2 DR DADAR 1 23:08 23:10 9 1
3 TNA THANE 1 23:33 23:35 34 1
4 KYN KALYAN JN 1 23:50 23:55 54 1
5 ULNR ULHASNAGAR 1 00:08 00:10 58 2
6 ABH AMBARNATH 1 00:16 00:18 60 2
7 BUD BADLAPUR 1 00:24 00:26 68 2
8 KJT KARJAT 1 00:53 00:55 100 2
9 KAD KHANDALA 1 01:38 01:40 124 2
10 LNL LONAVALA 1 01:53 01:55 128 2
11 KMST KAMSHET 1 02:11 02:13 144 2
12 TGN TALEGAON 1 02:23 02:25 158 2
13 DEHR DEHU ROAD 1 02:38 02:40 168 2
14 CCH CHINCHVAD 1 02:58 03:00 176 2
15 PMP PIMPRI 1 03:03 03:05 178 2
16 KK KHADKI 1 03:23 03:25 186 2
17 SVJR SIVAJINAGAR 1 03:28 03:30 190 2
18 PUNE PUNE JN 1 04:10 04:25 192 2
19 URI URULI 1 04:50 04:52 221 2
20 DD DAUND JN 1 05:50 06:05 268 2
21 ANG AHMADNAGAR 1 07:57 08:00 352 2
22 BAP BELAPUR 1 09:03 09:05 418 2
23 PB PUNTAMBA 1 09:45 10:00 438 2
24 SNSI SAINAGAR SHIRDI 1 10:30 Destination 455 2
============================== =======================

##If a passenger takes train upto Nasik (188Kms.) and then, by road from Nasik to Shird (80Kms.), the journey can be completed within a span of 6 Hrs.

##Even if a passenger travels by road from Mumbai to Shirdi, the journey could be completed within 6 Hrs. or at the most 7 hrs.

Travelmonk · Jul 28th, 2009, 20:00

Thanks to all for all your help, however, as much as i love to travel by train i will be not be doing the train journey since from what i understand the return lag of the journey from Nashik is a bit painfull since no trains originate from Nashik and there is problem to make people move your reserved seat even if the seat is reserved.

Exploring options to travel by owm Car or Hire car... any suggestions are welcome.

thanks in advance

rajered · Jul 28th, 2009, 21:10

You can go to Shirdi by Jan Shatabdi and while coming catch the MSRTC Semi Deluxe bus from there. There are two semi deluxe from Shridi to Mumbai Central one at 08:30 and the other at 10:30. Travel time would be around 7 hrs.

For accommodation Sai Baba Sansthan's accommodation are good and economical and there are many options. You can check this link for different types of accommodation and tarriff. http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/m...ommodation.asp

You can book them at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi 'Sai Niketan', 804-B, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Dadar, Mumbai 400014 Tel: 022-24161293

I had a tough time going to Shirdi and getting the Sansthan's room. Had to stay at the Dharamsala which is like a dormitary with common baths and toilets. Lockers are provided to keep your luggage. Cost Rs 50/- per person.

gaurav1441 · Jul 28th, 2009, 22:04

Get quotes from your neighbourhood travel agent or try ticketvala.com ,akbartravelsonline.com etc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelmonk

Thanks to all for all your help, however, as much as i love to travel by train i will be not be doing the train journey since from what i understand the return lag of the journey from Nashik is a bit painfull since no trains originate from Nashik and there is problem to make people move your reserved seat even if the seat is reserved.

Exploring options to travel by owm Car or Hire car... any suggestions are welcome.

thanks in advance

Jul 27th, 2009, 19:40	#1
Travelmonk Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 42	Jan Shatabdi Express/2071 for going to Shirdi Hi all, Never taken the train route to Shirdi and hence exploring the option of going to Shirdi by Train, since Shatabdi's are always punctual and take in the views near Igatpuri. Can i take the Jan Shatabdi Express/2071 for going to Shirdi by geeting dowm at Manmad Junction and taking a private taxi from there. thanks for ur reply __________________ A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.Lao Tzu http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...0/ppuser/52785

Jul 27th, 2009, 19:45	#2
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Yes ! It's a good idea ! __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Luggage on the Shatabdi Express .	hellsbellsbaby	Indian Railways	27	Jul 11th, 2009 19:32
catch Shatabdi Express: Help	manubaba1983	Indian Railways	4	Apr 22nd, 2009 22:45
Difference between Jan Shatabdi and Shatabdi AC CC	sviv	Delhi	4	Oct 6th, 2008 12:54
Reliability Shatabdi express	prikje	Indian Railways	7	Sep 22nd, 2008 23:35
What is the difference Jan Shatabdi and Shatabdi Express Trains?	nanii	Indian Railways	12	Jul 19th, 2007 19:41

Jul 27th, 2009, 20:14	#5
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	At Manmad you have many share taxis also.....

Jul 27th, 2009, 20:52	#6
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 2,725	Dear Travelmonk, ##If you are interested to perform train journey+Road from Mumbai to Shird, the best option is take the following train upto Nasik Road: --------- 7617 TAPOVAN EXPRESS 27/07/2009 MUMBAI CST MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark 1 CSTM MUMBAI CST 1 Source 06:10 0 1 2 DR DADAR 1 06:23 06:25 9 1 3 TNA THANE 1 06:48 06:50 34 1 4 KYN KALYAN JN 1 07:05 07:10 54 1 5 IGP IGATPURI 1 08:53 08:55 137 1 6 DVL DEVLALI 1 09:33 09:35 182 1 7 NK NASIK ROAD 1 09:48 09:50 188 1 --------------- ##The Road distance from Nasik to Shirdi is around 85Kms. This is an excellent road. There are plenty of buses/taxis. ##Normally, the buses coming from Mumbai used to travel via Igatpuri, Ghoti, Nasik, Sinnar and then Shirdi. ##Very recently, a new route has been developed between Ghoti and Sinnar, by which the total distance has come down by 15 Kms. This short-cut is taken by those who prefer to skip Nasik-traffic and a visit to Trayambakeshwar, and who are in urgency to visit "Aarti" in Shirdi. ##I once again reiterate, there is absolutely no need for you to travel upto Manmad, unless you have a work to attend in Manmad. ##You will be interested to know that the Trainb distance from Nasik to Manmad is 73Kms., and the road distance from Manmad to Shirdi is around 45Kms., whereas the direct road distance from Nasik to Shirdi is 85Kms.

Jul 27th, 2009, 22:56	#7
gaurav1441 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 729	Good advice VSP. Just wondering there were trains inaugurated to new station in Shirdi from Mumbai. What happened to those?

Jul 27th, 2009, 23:10	#8
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	They are there. Time taken is around 11hrs 35 min. The OP wants to reach Shirdi sooner than that.

Jul 28th, 2009, 14:55	#9
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 2,725	Dear Gaurav, ##Please look at this: ---- 1333 SHIRDI FAST PAS 28/07/2009 MUMBAI CST MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN SNo Stn Code Stn Name Route No. Arrival Time Dep. Time Distance Day Remark 1 CSTM MUMBAI CST 1 Source 22:55 0 1 2 DR DADAR 1 23:08 23:10 9 1 3 TNA THANE 1 23:33 23:35 34 1 4 KYN KALYAN JN 1 23:50 23:55 54 1 5 ULNR ULHASNAGAR 1 00:08 00:10 58 2 6 ABH AMBARNATH 1 00:16 00:18 60 2 7 BUD BADLAPUR 1 00:24 00:26 68 2 8 KJT KARJAT 1 00:53 00:55 100 2 9 KAD KHANDALA 1 01:38 01:40 124 2 10 LNL LONAVALA 1 01:53 01:55 128 2 11 KMST KAMSHET 1 02:11 02:13 144 2 12 TGN TALEGAON 1 02:23 02:25 158 2 13 DEHR DEHU ROAD 1 02:38 02:40 168 2 14 CCH CHINCHVAD 1 02:58 03:00 176 2 15 PMP PIMPRI 1 03:03 03:05 178 2 16 KK KHADKI 1 03:23 03:25 186 2 17 SVJR SIVAJINAGAR 1 03:28 03:30 190 2 18 PUNE PUNE JN 1 04:10 04:25 192 2 19 URI URULI 1 04:50 04:52 221 2 20 DD DAUND JN 1 05:50 06:05 268 2 21 ANG AHMADNAGAR 1 07:57 08:00 352 2 22 BAP BELAPUR 1 09:03 09:05 418 2 23 PB PUNTAMBA 1 09:45 10:00 438 2 24 SNSI SAINAGAR SHIRDI 1 10:30 Destination 455 2 ============================== ======================= ##If a passenger takes train upto Nasik (188Kms.) and then, by road from Nasik to Shird (80Kms.), the journey can be completed within a span of 6 Hrs. ##Even if a passenger travels by road from Mumbai to Shirdi, the journey could be completed within 6 Hrs. or at the most 7 hrs.

Jul 28th, 2009, 20:00	#10
Travelmonk Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 42	Thanks to all for all your help, however, as much as i love to travel by train i will be not be doing the train journey since from what i understand the return lag of the journey from Nashik is a bit painfull since no trains originate from Nashik and there is problem to make people move your reserved seat even if the seat is reserved. Exploring options to travel by owm Car or Hire car... any suggestions are welcome. thanks in advance

Jul 28th, 2009, 21:10	#11
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	You can go to Shirdi by Jan Shatabdi and while coming catch the MSRTC Semi Deluxe bus from there. There are two semi deluxe from Shridi to Mumbai Central one at 08:30 and the other at 10:30. Travel time would be around 7 hrs. For accommodation Sai Baba Sansthan's accommodation are good and economical and there are many options. You can check this link for different types of accommodation and tarriff. http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/m...ommodation.asp You can book them at Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi 'Sai Niketan', 804-B, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Dadar, Mumbai 400014 Tel: 022-24161293 I had a tough time going to Shirdi and getting the Sansthan's room. Had to stay at the Dharamsala which is like a dormitary with common baths and toilets. Lockers are provided to keep your luggage. Cost Rs 50/- per person.