Deoghar Tourism Guide – Deoghar is one of the major districts in the Santhal Pargana division of Jharkhand state, India. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in eastern India.
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Deoghar Tourism
Deoghar is known as the cultural capital of the Jharkhand state due to its religious and cultural significance. Deoghar is a major Hindu pilgrimage center and also a famous health resort.
The city has its own archaeological and historical value. Based on our ancient Indian books and scripts, the age of the city is traced back to the Vedic period. This city is popularly known for the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas sites of Hinduism, and for Jay Durga Shakti Peetha, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.
Deoghar has picturesque locations and, therefore, is a prime attraction for both tourists and pilgrims. In this article, we have shared complete information on Deoghar tourism to help make your tour comfortable and memorable.
How to Reach Deoghar
Deoghar is well-connected to other major cities of the country by air, road, and rail.
By Road
There are many regular bus services that are available to and fro the city of Deoghar to nearby cities of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Jharkhand State Road Transport Corporation Limited, West Bengal State Road Transport Corporation Limited and some private travel services offer daily bus services. You can also hire a taxi or drive a car from the same route. Follow NH2 and NH114 if coming from Kolkata. Follow NH20/ NH320 if coming from Ranchi. Follow NH31 /NH333 if coming from Patna.
By Train
Deoghar is quite well-connected to the rest of India via railways as well. Baidyanath Dham railway station is the nearest railway station, but the primary station is Jasidih Junction, which is on the Howrah (Kolkata) – Patna – New Delhi rail route. There are many regular train services, both the passenger as well as the express trains are there on this route. Jasidih Junction is located at 7 Km away from Deoghar city and is also connected with a branch rail link with Baidyanath Dham Station. Below are some major train details from some major cities to Deoghar.
How to reach Deoghar (Baidyanath Dham) from Delhi:
| Train No. | Name | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12306 | Howrah Rajdhani (New Delhi to Howrah) | New Delhi (16:50) | Jasidih Jn. (08:05) |
| 12304 | Poorva Express (New Delhi to Howrah) | New Delhi (17:40) | Jasidih Jn. (11:46) |
How to reach Deoghar (Baidyanath Dham) from Patna:
| Train No. | Name | Via /From | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12306 | Howrah Rajdhani (New Delhi to Howrah) | Patna (04:25) | Jasidih Jn. (08:05) |
| 12304 | Poorva Express (New Delhi to Howrah) | Patna (07:00) | Jasidih Jn. (11:46) |
| 12024 | Howrah Jan Shatabdi (Patna to Howrah) | Patna (05:30) | Jasidih Jn. (08:56) |
How to reach Deoghar (Baidyanath Dham) from Kolkata:
| Train No. | Name | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12305 | New Delhi Rajdhani (Howrah to New Delhi) | Howrah (14:05) | Jasidih Junction (17.40) |
| 12303 | Poorva Express (Howrah to New Delhi) | Howrah (08:00) | Jasidih Junction (12.12) |
| 12023 | Patna Jan Shatabdi (Howrah to Patna) | Howrah (14:05) | Jasidih Junction (18.19) |
After reaching Jasidih, you can book a cab or auto to Deoghar which is only 7km away from Jasidih Jn. The average fare for a taxi is Rs.250 and auto is Rs.150. You can also take a local train from Jasidih (Platform number 4) to Baidyanath Dham station.
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By Air
The nearest Airport is Deoghar Airport (Operational from 12th July 2022). Other nearby Airports are Jayaprakash Airport, Patna, located at a distance of 274 Km from Deoghar, Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi, located at a distance of 245 Km and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport Kolkata, located at a distance of 323 Km from Deoghar.
The closest international airport is Deoghar (DGH). There are daily flights to and from Kolkata & Delhi. The closest domestic airport is Patna.
Where to Stay in Deoghar
There are hundreds of hotels in Deoghar from which you can select the one as per your budget and comfort. You can also stay in Guest houses and Dharmashalas as per your need.
Here are some of the good 3-star hotels in Deoghar (Average charge- Rs 2500)
- Imperial Heights Deoghar
- Geetanjali International
- Vaishnavi Clarks Inn Deoghar
- Hotel Deoghar Palace
- Hotel Baidyanath
- Giriraj Sunrise
- Hotel Marine Blu
- GenX Rameshwaram Deoghar
- Palm Tree Inn, Jasidih
Some Budget Hotels (2 stars and below) in Deoghar
- Yashoda International
- Hotel Relax
- Dhanraj Residency
- Hotel Radiation
- New Grad Hotel
- New Yatrik Hotel
- Milan Palace
There are many more good star and budget hotels available in Deoghar.
What to Eat in Deoghar | Special Food of Deoghar
Deoghar is famous for its food items and prasad. Some of the food items are-
Peda – a type of milk-based sweet and prasad of Babadham.
Tilkut– made of til and sugar mixed and crushed together, mostly available from December to February.
Rabri – made of condensed milk, is available throughout the year.
There are many good hotels and restaurants available in Deoghar where you can get the best food and Indian cuisine. Some of the good places to dine out are- Magnolia (Castairs Town), Pakwan(Tower Chowk), Imperial Heights, Neelkamal, Cafe Spices, and Veda Inn.
What to Buy From Deoghar
Deoghar is famous for handmade wood and clay crafts. Temple lanes in Deoghar also sell colorful bangles made of lakh. As a tourist, you can shop at the local markets to get a true idea of Jharkhand’s rich traditions. These markets feature local vendors selling various types of decorative and religious sculptures and fabrics. Deoghar’s unique handicraft reflects simplicity and instinct.
There are little to no high-end shopping options available, but the local markets will quench all your shopping thirst. You may also find some local shops selling Madhubani artwork of Bihar.
Places to Visit in Deoghar
Deoghar is mainly famous for the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple. Also, there are many tourist places in Deoghar that attract both tourists and pilgrims to experience spirituality and natural beauty. Here are the top destinations for tourists:
- Baidyanath Temple | Babadham Mandir
- Naulakha Temple Deoghar
- Trikut Parvat Ropeway
- Jay Durga Shakti Peeth
- Tapovan Hills and Caves
- Basukinath Mandir
- Nandan Pahar Theme Park
- Satsang Ashram Deoghar
- Ramakrishna Mission Deoghar
- Rikhiyapeeth Ashram
- Mayurakshi River | Massanjore Dam
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