13 Places To Visit In Deoghar Dham & Madhupur | Tour from Kolkata

After Digha–Puri–Darjeeling, these three places, ‘Deoghar’ in Jharkhand, are Bengalis’ most famous tourist destinations. This article provides complete details on the top places to visit in Deoghar from Kolkata.

Deoghar is on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, a few kilometres from Kolkata. This ancient city is known for many journeys throughout the ages. In the tradition, Well-settled Bengalis used to buy a house in Deoghar Madhupur for vacation and to regain health. Deoghar and Madhupur are famous for their healthy climate and water.

Top 13 Places To Visit In Deoghar Dham

Deoghar is the source of the name Deva-Ghar, meaning “God’s house.” It is a holy Hindu pilgrimage centre and one of the most famous among the Twelve Jyotirlingas.

On the other hand, it is considered a sacred site of the 51st Sati Peeth, also known as the Shakti Pitha. It is heard that Sati’s heart fell here. But Deoghar is better known as Baidyanath Dham.

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We started this holy trip from Howrah Station in Kolkata. We boarded the Purba Express at 8:15 a.m. and reached Madhpur at 10:30 a.m. From the station, we hired a Toto to take us to our hotel. Please note that there are very few hotels in Madhupur.

We rested, had lunch, and refreshed. In the evening, we visited Pathrol Kali Mandir. The Kali temple is 300 years old. We hired a Toto car from Gandhi Chowk, which is 5- 5 minutes’ walking distance from Madhupur Station. We spent the evening at the temple and, on our return, ate local street food called “Churabaja” and sweet items.

The next morning, we visited Khandoli Dam/Park and Usri Falls. We boarded from Madhpur Station and reached Giridih in the morning. From Giridih station, we hired Toto for Khandoli Park. The journey time is 45 minutes.

After spending one hour in Khandoli Park, we returned to Giridhi station and took an auto to Usri Falls. The journey took half an hour. We spent 1 hour at Usri Falls and returned to Giridhi station the same way.

On our return, we saw many beautiful old houses that reflected Bengali heritage. Near the station, we also visited a church.

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Madhupur to Deoghar

The next day, we checked out from Madhupur and reached Deoghar by train; the journey was a half-hour. At Deoghar station, we put our luggage in the cloakroom and went sightseeing in Basukinath Dham. A local train runs around 11 o’clock daily from Deoghar station to Basukinath Dham.

In the evening, we returned from Basukinath Dam, picked up our luggage at the station, and checked into the hotel we had booked earlier. The hotel is very near the Baidyanath Dham.

The next day, we planned to go sightseeing in Deoghar. We hired an auto and first visited the Nav-Durga Temple. Then we went to Trikut Pahar. There, the ropeway ride was delightful. The ticket price was 130 rupees. Note: Beware of monkeys. Afterwards, we moved to Tapovan in Deoghar.

Our next destination is Nandan Pahar, an amusement park with an entry fee of 10 rupees. After that, we moved to the Nowlokha temple.

Last, we visit Anukul Thakur Satsang Ashram. Then we come back to the hotel and get refreshed. In the evening, we go shopping at the local market.

The next morning, we spent the whole morning in the Baidyanath Dham temple and bought the famous “Peda.” Lastly, we visited the Ramakrishna Mission in the evening. Afterwards, we went back to the hotel and packed our luggage. In the evening, we left Deoghar and returned to Kolkata.

Madhupur And Deogahr Tourist Places

Madhupur is well known for its healing properties and has long been famous for its climate. The distance from Kolkata to Madhupur is 294 km, and Deoghar is 35 km away. Once upon a time, a lot of natural honey was available in the Madhupur forest, which is why this place is named Madhupur.

13 Places to visit in Madhupur and Deoghar, Jasidih

1. Pathrol Kali Mandir
2. Khandoli Dams and Khandoli Tourism Park
3. Usri Falls, Giridih, Jharkhand
4. Madhupur St. Columbus Church
5. Naulakha Temple
6. Trikut hill
7. Anukul Thakur Satsang Ashram Deoghar
8. Nandan Pahar
9. Tapovan in Deoghar
10. RKM Deoghar
11. Nav Durga Mandir Deoghar
12. Baidyanath Dham Mandir
13. Basukinath Dham

1. Pathrol Kali Mandir, Madhupur

Pathrol Kali Mandir is 300 years old and is located approximately 5 km away from the Madhupur station. A stone deity of Maa Kali is situated here and worshipped. It is a sacred place for local people. Still today, immolate rituals happen every day. A large gathering took place on the pre-Diwali day.

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2. Khandoli Dam and Park Giridih

In Giridih, you can find Khandoli Dams and Khandoli Tourism Park. They have developed this Park in the centre of Khandoli Dam/Lake. Khandoli Hills are beside the dam, 5 km away from Giridih. The attractions here are water sports, a Toy train, a children’s amusement park, and a fast-food stall. It is an excellent place for a winter picnic.

3. Usri Falls, Giridih, Jharkhand

Usri Falls is approximately 12 km from the Giridih station. It is a famous sightseeing and picnic spot in Giridih. The Usri River is the source of the waterfall, which falls in three separate streams. The waterfall is approximately 35 feet high. The area is filled with green plants and trees.

4. Madhupur St. Columbus Church

You can visit St. Columbus Church, which is very close to Madhupur Station Road. You can reach it in about 10 minutes on foot.

5. Naulakha Mandir Travel Guide – Places to visit in Deoghar

Charushila Devi built Naulakha Mandir in Deoghar; the expenditure was 9 lakh rupees. She was the queen of Kolkata’s Pathuriaghata Rajbari. That’s why the temple is called Naulakha Mandir. This temple’s architectural style is like that of Belur Math.

This temple houses idols of Gopal and Radhakrishna. The temple complex is big and blows a cool breeze. You can sit here as long as you wish. Photography is restricted inside the temple.

6. Trikut Pahar, Deoghar, Jharkhand

The ropeway ride is the prime attraction here. The combination of hills and forests always attracts tourists. A whole variety of wildlife roams along the mountains. Tourists visit this hill to see the Parvati Temple, Trikuteswar Mahadev, and Ramsita Terrace, and to enjoy the scenic beauty.

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7. Satsang Ashram Deoghar, Jharkhand

The Satsang Nagar is the Ashram of Thakur Anukul Chandra. The place is 3 km from the Clock Tower towards the railway station. On January 27, 1969, they established the ashram.

To celebrate his memory, devotees walk around the altar and pay their respects. Several programs are held in the vast compound of this internationally famed ashram, which has its Main Office in Deoghar.

8. Nandan Pahar

The Nandan Pahar is on the Kachari Road. It is 4 km from the Clock Tower and can be visited and climbed at any time of day. The Entertainment Park, featuring various amusement rides, has been set up at the top of Nandan Hill, requiring a step count of over 95. Hill Top Bungalow is available for accommodation.

9. Tapovan Caves and Hills

In 1848, Balananda Brahmachari Maharaj meditated at the small meditation chamber in Tapovan Hill. Local people say he was successful in his meditation and that a tiger served as his guard.

Crossing the narrow cracks in the cramped cave seems endowed with divine grace. To the South-East of Tapovan, Shivakunda and Sulkund are there. The saying goes that the Great Sage Valmiki had come here and meditated. Sita Devi, too, had bathed in the water of the Kund. The image of a 350 ft-high Shiva on the hill is an attractive draw for tourists.

10. Ramakrishna Mission

The mission is 2 km to the right of the Clock Tower. Sree Ramakrishna Mission Ashram was built with the threefold mission of health, character, and education. A temple of Sree Ramakrishna has also been set here.

11. Nav Durga Mandir

Nav Durga Mandir was established in 1360 at Bompass Town in Deoghar, 3 km from the Clock Tower and 1 km away. It’s not a very popular place to visit from Satsang Ashram in Deoghar. Besides the white marble image of Goddess Durga on a lion, many other deities are inside the temple. The frescoes illustrate the Estimators (8 holy mothers).

12. Baidyanath Dham Temple

Deoghar is also known as Baidyanath Dham. Tourists must add these places to their list of places to visit in Deoghar. Mahadev’s “Kamana Linga” is situated in the 72-foot-high temple. The temple is part of one of the 12th Jyotirlinga. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. In 1596, King Punarmal built this temple.

Three huge ponds are placed to the north of the temple. The Ganges River is 6 km away from the main temple. According to mythology, Sati’s 51 Pitha is situated here. The heart of Sati fell here. In the evening, during Sandhayarati, Mahadev is decorated with Pushpamllalaya. Throughout the year, Pilgrims from across India visit Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar.

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13. Basukinath Dham Temple

Basukinath Dham is a very famous Temple on the Deoghar Tour. It is located on the Deoghar-Dumka route, in the Dumka district, about 42 km from Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar.

At Basukinath Dham, the Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati Mandirs are in front of each other.

Every evening, when priests opened the doors of both temples, the devotees were advised to move away from the front. It is believed that this time, Lord Shiva and Mother Pabati meet.

Basuknath Temple is one of the oldest temples in Deoghar. Small temples to various other gods and goddesses are also located within the same compound as Basukinath Dham.

It is believed that if the ‘Jal Abhishek ceremony’ is not performed in the Basukinath temple, the worship of Baba Baidyanath Dham Deoghar remains incomplete. During Shravani Mela and Maha Shivratri, huge crowds gather here. It’s a place to visit in Deoghar.