Deoghar
The Temple city of Jharkhand
Deoghar Tourism
This pilgrim city is called 'Deo'-'Ghar', The Adobe of God for housing the Baidyanathdham temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. Tourists from around the world flock to this sacred place every year to be in the humbling presence of Lord Shiva and also to witness the traditional customs and culture that is unveiled here. The pilgrimage does not end in Bidyanathdham, a number of temples in different forms and shapes for different deities can be seen at every turn of the city like the Naulakha Temple, Satsang Ashram, The Basukinath temple etc. All these temples, the Nandan Pahar a hilltop garden and the streets have some stories, myths, and legends to tell.
Things to do in Deoghar
1.Nandan Pahar
4 kilometres from city centre
A hilltop park to enjoy the panoramic view of Deoghar. According to legends, the Demon ...
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2.Satsang Ashram
2 kilometres from city centre
A serene and holy place for the devotees of Sri Sri Thakur Anukulachandra to gather and...
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3.Baidyanath Dham
2 kilometres from city centre
Baidyanath Dham, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, Lord Shiva's sacred adobes. T...
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4.Naulakha Mandir
8 kilometres from city centre
Naulakha Mandir is an architectural masterpiece built by queen Charushila of the Pathur...
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5.Basukinath
39 kilometres from city centre
A popular tourist destination and a pilgrimage for Hindu devotees. The Basukinath is lo...
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When to visit?
The best time to visit this pilgrim city is from October to March. Deoghar is in its finest form in the winter, starting from October to February, when the weather is cool and calm. The summer here is hot and harsh, except for the first month (March); Sometimes temperatures reaching around 45 degrees, making it impossible to have any fun. Deoghar does not receive heavy monsoon, but it gets humid and hard to get around.
How to reach
This Pilgrim city has well-maintained transportation systems, and could be accessed by air, road or rail.
How to Reach by Flight
Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, 272 km from Deoghar is the nearest airport to the city. There are daily flights to the major cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Banglore, Bhopal, Ahmedabad and Goa. Cabs can be hired from the airport to reach the city.
How to Reach by Train
There are two railway stations with trains connecting to major cities, the Deoghar railway station, and the Baidyanathdham station, both are located close to the city center.
How to Reach by Bus
State bus services are economic and available to travel within the city and also to other major cities. Regular bus services to Bokaro, Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Jamshedpur are available.
How to Reach by Road
Deoghar is easily accessible by road, it is directly connected to Kolkata, Patna and Ranchi.
How to travel within
The tourist destinations in Deoghar are well connected with roads and could be accessed by rickshaws, cabs or even public buses.
Drink & Dine...
Deoghar has a strong cuisine and street food culture to explore.
Paranthas come in different varieties here. Alu paranthas, Paneer paranthas, mixed paranthas are all worth trying.
Samosa: a fried snack made with dough and vegetable fillings.
Different varieties of Chatt.
Deoghar Itinerary
Day 1: Visit the Baidyanathdham temple early in the morning, then head for the Naulakha temple nearby. Enjoy a hearty meal at noon. Visit the Basukinath temple and Satsang ashram. Spend the evening in the Nandan Pahar hilltop park.
