Deoghar

Deoghar situated in the Santhal Parganas of Jharkhand, 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.

Excursion
Baidyanath Temple
Nandan Pahar; Naulakha Mandir; Satsang Ashram; Tapovan.

Basakinath Temple
Famous for Shiva Temple.

Harila Joria
Famous for Shiva Temple.

Trikut
Sources of the River Mayurakshi.

Shopping Centres
State Handloom Emporium; Santhal Parganas Gramodyog Samittee; Santhal Parganas Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan.

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Getting There
By Rail
The nearest Railway Station is Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar) which is a terminal station of a 7 kms branch line orignating from Jasidih Jn.

By Road
By road Deoghar to Calcutta 373 kms, Giridih 112 kms, Patna 281 kms, Dumka 67 kms, Madhupur 57 kms, Shimultala 53 kms etc.

By Bus
Long distance buses connect Baidyanath Dham with Bhagalpur, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Tatanagar, Gaya etc.

Local Transport
Unmetered Taxis, Scooters, Cycle Ricksaws are available.

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Weather
Temperature (deg C)
Summer - Max 36.9, Min 23;
Winter - Max 27.7, Min 7.4.

Best Season : October to February.

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