Get off here for Sri Sailam Devasthanam. So, I'm gonna tell you about my recent visit. 1. If you're with your old fam members who prefer train travel, then only plan through this route; otherwise, just take a bus from BZA or SC directly. 2. They got an AC Dormitory for guys on the regular. 3. If you put in some work, you can book a taxi in advance. They'll pick you up from MRK, take you around all the sights, and bring you back to MRK. It'll cost you around 6000 - 7000, toll not included (I asked some folks at the station about it, mainly this 12-seater jeep called Force Toofan, filled with South Indian fams). We were just 3 people so we took the bus instead. 4. First bus arrives at MRK around 5:30 am and it leaves 10-15 minutes later. Costs around 105 per person. Takes about 4 hours, including a ½ hour break for chai and food, and loading stuff for Srisailam. No idea about other buses after that. 5. Auto from MRK to MRK bus stand costs 25 per person. 6. First bus from MRK bus stand is at 5 am. Normal bus is 100, Delux is 195, and Ultra Delux is 250. 7. It's better to book your accommodation in advance from the Devasthanam website or somewhere else. There are many community-based Dharamshalas and they offer lunch and dinner too. 8. For Darshan, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are crowded according to others, so I went on weekdays from Wednesday to Friday. 9. There are 4 types of darshan: i) Free Darshan - takes around 1½ to 2 hours, depending on when you get in line. ii) Sheegra Darshan at 150 - No idea, but as far as I saw, you just skip a few halls and join the free Darshan line. iii) Ati Sheegra Darshan at 300 - No idea, but as far as I saw, you skip a few more halls and join the free Darshan line. iv) Sparsha Darshan at 500 - In my opinion, just go for free Darshan or Sparsha Darshan. For Senior Citizen Darshan, the young person with them has to buy a 300 ticket. 10. Devasthanam Annaprasadam is available only for lunch, starting from around 11 am. 11. For North Indians: A. Roti = Maida Roti B. Chapati = Maida Roti fried with oil on both sides. C. Parantha = Lachcha Parantha fried with oil on both sides. D. Sometimes they have jawar roti available. E. Dosa, Idli, Vada, Rice, Fried Rice, and other South Indian dishes are available in large quantities. F. The tea from local tea stalls, even for 10 rupees, is really good. That's about it, folks. I'll update if I missed anything. If you have any questions, hit me up.

Shirdi temple is like 3km away from the railway station. Usually, the small auto rickshaws will charge you about 100 rupees for 4-5 people. But those bigger APE autos may charge you up to 150 rupees for 8-9 people. If you're in a group, you can try bargaining for 20 rupees per person. Before getting into the auto, make sure you confirm your destination in Shirdi. With this fare, you can ask them to drop you off at any hotel or location where you made a reservation in advance. These auto drivers might try to mislead you about the hotel's location or prices. They might say that the hotel you booked isn't good, far from the temple, or expensive, and then they'll take you to hotels where they'll get a commission. If you want accommodation in Shirdi, you can book in advance through the Saibaba Sansthan website. They have rooms starting from 200 to 1200 rupees. The rooms in Dwaravati Bhaktinivas are good and clean, and they start at 500 rupees. If you can't book a room online, you can go for private hotels or guesthouses in Shirdi. If you're looking for a room on a low budget, you can try the Kotegalli or Chavadi area. The room rents there start from 300 rupees. It's very close to the temple but a little far from the main road, so you'll have to walk. Alternatively, you can check out Kankuri road, Pimpalwadi road, or Hedgevar Nagar for good budget hotels starting from 500 rupees. Personally, I prefer staying in Kankuri road or Pimpalwadi road. There are also many hotels on the highway, but they can be quite noisy and disruptive. Just go straight to any hotel and you'll get the best rate. In Shirdi, these touts and auto drivers will try to misguide you, so be careful.

Don't even think about catching the connecting train from DDU with this MEMU, bro! DDU folks don't let this MEMU in before 4am because it's got a partnership with 03384 DDU-GAYA MEMU. This one leaves at 4am! So, if you're trying to avoid unnecessary parking drama, just hop on any express train instead and avoid this MEMU. It's always reaching DDU super late, like 4-5 hours, every single day.

Agar tuhe DDU se judne wale train leni hai aur is MEMU se jana hai toh kabhi bhi ye galti mat karna..!!!!
DDU Divison DDU mein iss MEMU ki entry ko 4 baje se pehle mana kar deta hai.
Iska RSA Partner 03384 DDU-GAYA MEMU 4 baje chali jati hai.. isiliye ECR ko kahi par bhi khada hone se bachane ke liye, DDU ye train subah 4 baje kareeb le leta hai taaki 10-15min ka rook lagake wo 03384 Gaya MEMU ke taur par chali jaye.
Toh DDU pahuchne ke liye, kisi bhi express train ko lo aur ye MEMU mat lena, ye har din DDU 4-5 gante der se pahuchti hai

12138 Thane par rukti hai jab aati hai. TT mein rukne ki jagah dikhayi nahi deti.
Par 12137 Thane par nahi rukti hai.