Deoghar Tour Packages

The Baidyanath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and as it is dedicated to Lord Shiva, exclusive offerings are conducted during the Shravan month of the Hindu calendar. Deoghar is known as the Cultural Capital of Jharkhand and there are numerous religious sites and tourist attractions worth exploring in the region. If you are planning to visit this place, continue reading to know everything that must be part of your upcoming Deoghar tour package.

Places to visit in Deoghar

1. Basukinath Temple

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Baba Baidyanath Temple, Trikuta Parvata, Baiju Temple, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith

Transportation Options: Bus, auto, taxi

Basukinath Temple is a famous Hindu temple in the Deoghar-Dumka state highway and welcomes Shiva devotees from near and far. During Shravan, the temple gets massively crowded and you would come across numerous narrations detailing local beliefs. The temple complex also features small temples dedicated to other Hindu gods.

2. Baidyanath Dham

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Basukinath Temple, Trikuta Parvata, Baiju Temple, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith

Transportation Options: Bus, auto, taxi

The Baidyanath Dham in the Deoghar district is one of the most visited Shiva temples and being one of the Jyotirlingas, serves to be a prominent religious centre. The temple also features other spectacular temples, apart from the main temple, within the complex. During Shravan, the worshippers carry water from the Ganges and travel 108 kilometres to the Sultanganj temple in search of peace, good health, and auspiciousness.

3. Satsang Ashram

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Shri Baidyanath Dham, Basukinath Temple, Trikuta Parvata, Baiju Temple, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith

Transportation Options: Bus, auto, taxi

Another popular religious site worth exploring with the Deoghar tour package, Satsang Ashram was established in 1946 and promotes Arya Dharma. There is also a zoo and museum in the ashram vicinity, along with a charitable hospital and school.

4. Nandan Pahar

What’s Special: Amusement parks

Nearby Attractions: Shri Baidyanath Dham, Basukinath Temple, Trikuta Parvata, Baiju Temple, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith

Transportation Options: Bus, auto, taxi

Nandan Pahar is an amusement park perched on a hilltop, Nandan Pahar. The park is a popular picnic spot and welcomes visitors of all ages. You can also go boating, and enjoy the vistas of sunset and sunrise. This is one of the most exciting places to visit with Deoghar tour packages.

5. Naulakha Temple

What’s Special: Religious site

Nearby Attractions: Shri Baidyanath Dham, Basukinath Temple, Trikuta Parvata, Baiju Temple, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith

Transportation Options: Bus, auto, cab

Naulakha Temple is another famous temple made of red sandstone and the pillars feature spectacular artwork. The temple is dedicated to Krishna and Radha and features a height of 146 ft.

Best time to visit Deoghar

The best time to visit Deoghar is during winter, especially between October to March. The summers are quite hot, whereas the monsoon season might make sightseeing and other excursions a bit challenging. After the monsoon months, the weather gets breezy in November. This is a perfect time to visit the famous temples of the region and indulge in other outdoor activities. Winters last in the region til the month of February.