How to Reach Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga By Road, Rail & Air

Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. The spiritual temple is situated in Deoghar town of Jharkhand State. Deoghar is known as the ‘ House of Gods’ hence the place holds a historical, cultural and religious significance. Devotees from all over India visit Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple and the Jayadurga Shakti Peeth located there to seek the blessings of the god Shiva & Shakti (Parvati). Locally, Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga is also known as Baidyanath Dham.

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There are various ways to reach Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga. In this blog, you will learn how to reach Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar with different modes of transport and nearby places.

How to Reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga by Road

As the Baba Baidhyanath Jyotirlinga is located in Deoghar, it is well-connected by road highways connecting cities like Patna, Ranchi & Kolkata. Devotees can hire private cabs or take the local state bus of Jharkhand which is Jharkhand State Road Transport Corporation (JSRTC) that operates several buses to Deoghar from various cities within the State.

Distance of nearby cities to Deoghar

How to Reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga by Train

Deoghar has its own Railway Station, Deohar Railway Station, and BaidyanathDham Deoghar Railway Station. The station is well-connected across the cities of India and is a convenient mode of transportation for devotees to visit Deoghar.

Here is the train arrival schedule for BaidyanthDham Deoghar Railway Station.

Deoghar Railway Station: Timetable of Train Arrivals.

From the Deoghar Railway Station, the Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple is just 3.5 Km. One can hire local transport to visit the temple.

How to Reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga by Air

The nearest airport to the Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple is the Deoghar Airport or Baba Baidyanth Airport. The airport is just 9 Km away from the city. Below is the non-stop flight schedule to the Deoghar Airport.

Deoghar Airport: Time Table of Flight Arrivals.

One can hire a cab or take local transport to reach the Baidyanath Dham from the Deoghar Airport.

• Also, the Ranchi Airport is nearer to the Deoghar city. There are several airlines operating flights to Ranchi Airport.

Ranchi Airport: Time Table of Flight Arrivals.

One can hire a private Taxi or use other local transport to visit the Baidynath Dham Temple, Deoghar from the Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi.

How to Reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga from Mumbai

The Fastest way to visit Baidyanath Dham which takes almost 2 hours from Mumbai is by air. There are direct flight services by Indigo Airlines from Mumbai to Deoghar.

The other way to reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple from Mumbai is by taking the CSMT Asansol Express train to Jasidih Junction which runs only on Wednesdays and the Jasidih Junction is around 7 Km from Deoghar. Then you can hire a private cab or take local transport to reach Baidyanath Dham.

How to Reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga from Ahmedabad

The Fastest way to visit Baidyanath Dham is by air. There are direct flight services by Indigo Airlines from Ahmedabad to Ranchi. You can reach Ranchi Airport by flight and then take the local bus or hire a private vehicle to reach Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar.

The other way to reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple from Ahmedabad is by taking the Ahmedabad Asansol Express train to Jasidih Junction which runs only on Thursdays and the Jasidih Junction is around 7 Km from Deoghar. Then you can hire a private cab or take local transport to reach Baidyanath Dham.

How to Reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple from Kolkata

The fastest way to Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple which takes almost 1 hour from Kolkata is by air. There are direct flight services by Indigo Airlines from Kolkata to Deoghar.

The other way to reach Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple from Kolkata is by taking the Bagh Express – 13019 train to Jasidih Junction which runs daily and the Jasidih Junction is around 7 Km from Deoghar. Then you can hire a private cab or take local transport to reach Baidyanath.

Best Places to Visit near Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga, Deoghar

• Nadan Pahar: The Nadan Pahar holds spiritual significance as it houses the Nandi temple and other various temples. This hill is also a picnic spot for the tourists visiting Deoghar.
• Naulakha Temple: The Naulakha Temple is famous for its stunning architecture and temple-craving. The temple is dedicated to Radha Krishna. 
• Trikutachal Mahadev Temple: The Teikutachal Mahadev temple is located in the Trikut Hills, 10 km from Deoghar.
• Shivganga Pond: The Shivganga is one of the sacred sights in Deoghar. Devotees visit the pond in the hope of curing illness.
• Tapovan Caves & Hills: The area of the Tapovan caves is believed where the sage Valmiki wrote the epic Ramayana. The caves are ideal for meditation and exploring the natural beauty of the hills.
• Satsang Ashram: Satsang Ashram of Deoghar is for meditation and community living which focuses on service activities and social welfare.

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The Best Time to Visit Baidyanath Dham

The best time to visit Baidyanath Dham is during winter, between October to March. With cool and pleasant weather, it will be comfortable for the devotees to visit the temple and explore nearby areas.

Where to Stay Near the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple

If you are looking for the best accommodations in Deoghar, Below are some of the best options to stay in Deoghar near the Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple.

• Yogmaya Niwas Ashram Deoghar
• Gauri Ashram Deoghar
• Parvati Ashram Deoghar 
• Maa Sumadri Ashram Deoghar
• Ginni Vatika Deoghar

Here, you can find complete details on how to reach Baba Baidyanath Jyotirlinga with modes of transport. I hope all this information will help you to plan a trip to Baidyanath Dham Temple.

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