Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar)

Baidyanath Dham situated in the Santhal Parganas of Bihar, is a very important piligram Centre. It's famous for the Hindus for the temple of Shiva-Baidyanath and the place is a popular holiday Centre.

Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 36.9, Min 23
Winter: Max 27.7, Min 7.4
Best Season: October to February

How to get there

	Rail: The nearest Railway Station is Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar) which is a terminal station of a 7 kms branch line orignating from Jasidih Jn.
	Road: By road Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar) to Kolkata (Calcutta) 373 kms, Giridih 112 kms, Patna 281 kms, Dumka 67 kms, Madhupur 57 kms, Shimultala 53 kms etc.
	Local Transport: Long distance buses connect Baidyanath Dham with Bhagalpur, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Tatanagar, Gaya etc. Unmetered Taxis, Scooters, Cycle Ricksaws are available.

Places of Interest

Baidyanath Temple
Nandan Pahar
Naulakha Mandir
Satsang Ashram
Tapovan

Excursions

Basakinath Temple (42 kms): Famous for Shiva Temple
Harila Joria (8 kms): Famous for Shiva Temple
Trikut (16 kms): Sources of the River Mayurakshi

Miscellaneous

Shopping Centres: Bihar State Handloom Emporium
Santhal Parganas Gramodyog Samittee
Santhal Parganas Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan
Yoga Institution: Balanand Ashram Yogashala, Karnibagh.

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