Kolhapur to Shirdi Taxi — 400 km Mahalaxmi & Sai Baba Combined Pilgrimage from ₹8,500
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Kolhapur — home to the sacred Mahalaxmi Temple (Ambabai), one of the 51 Shakti Peethas — is 400 kilometres from Shirdi and a spiritually significant journey linking two of Maharashtra's most revered pilgrimage centres. Combining Mahalaxmi darshan at Kolhapur with Sai Baba darshan at Shirdi is a life-goal trip for lakhs of Maharashtrian and South Indian devotees each year.
The drive goes via NH48 through Karad, Satara, Pune bypass, and NH60 into Ahmednagar and Shirdi. At 8 hours it is best done as an overnight ride — start Kolhapur by 9 PM and reach Shirdi by 5-6 AM in time for Kakad Aarti. Our senior drivers on this corridor specialise in overnight travel with alertness protocols and mandatory rest breaks at Satara and Pune food plazas.
For pilgrims wanting maximum comfort, we recommend Innova Crysta or Ertiga — the Pune expressway section is smooth 4-lane but the total 8-hour ride benefits from generous legroom. Group families of 8-12 typically opt for the Tempo Traveller with pushback seats for a shared cost-efficient family pilgrimage.
The route begins at Kolhapur city and joins NH48 (Bengaluru–Mumbai) heading north via Karad, Satara and Khed Shivapur. From Khed Shivapur, drivers use the Pune Ring Road to skip city traffic and merge onto NH60 (Ahmednagar Highway) via Wagholi.
From Ahmednagar the road continues to Kopargaon and Shirdi via NH60. Total 400 km with four toll plazas (Khed Shivapur, Wagholi, Ranjangaon, Rahuri) — all included in fare.
Distance: 400 km · Travel time: 7h 45m – 8h 30m · Tolls, parking, state permits and driver allowance included
Kolhapur to Shirdi taxi fare
| Vehicle | Seats | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Dzire / Etios) | 4+1 | ₹8,500 |
| Ertiga | 6+1 | ₹10,200 |
| Innova | 6+1 | ₹12,500 |
| Innova Crysta | 6+1 | ₹14,500 |
| Tempo Traveller AC (12) | 12+1 | ₹22,000 |
Kolhapur to Shirdi Taxi — 400 km Mahalaxmi & Sai Baba Combined Pilgrimage from ₹8,500 — FAQs
One-way fare: Sedan ₹8,500, Ertiga ₹10,200, Innova ₹12,500, Innova Crysta ₹14,500, Tempo Traveller ₹22,000. All-inclusive of 4 tolls, driver bhatta, fuel, permit and AC. ₹800 advance.
Shirdi is approximately 400 km from Kolhapur via NH48 through Satara, Pune bypass and NH60. Total drive time is 7 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes.
Yes — the NH48 corridor is a well-lit 4-6 lane national highway patrolled 24×7. Our senior drivers on overnight duty have mandatory rest stops at Satara and Pune food plazas, and vehicles are GPS-monitored throughout.
Yes — Kolhapur (Mahalaxmi) → Pandharpur (Vitthal) → Shirdi (Sai Baba) 3-Deity combo is ₹9,800 sedan. Adds 60 km and ~2 hours to the direct route. Popular with South Indian pilgrims.
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