Peak Season
Deoghar in December
Jharkhand, India
December Deoghar is winter devotion at its most comfortable. The Jyotirlinga darshan flows smoothly, Trikut Hills are crystal clear, and the temple town settles into a rhythm of worship and warmth.
The December story
Cold air, warm devotion. December Deoghar delivers.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — cool, clear, spiritual
Roads & Access
self drive: Sedan fine. Parking challenging during Shravan.. road condition: New highway improving access significantly. Good road from Jasidih.. public transport: Flights to Deoghar (new airport). Trains to Jasidih. Auto-rickshaws to temple.. from nearest city: Jasidih 7km (15min). Patna 280km. Kolkata 370km. New Deoghar airport operational.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: District administration Deoghar. helpline: Jharkhand Tourism: 0651-2401693. ambulance: 108. police station: Deoghar (1km). nearest hospital: District Hospital Deoghar (2km)
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G in town. Network congestion during Shravan due to millions of pilgrims.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Jyotirlinga temple teaches Hindu tradition, Trikut Hills have scenic views, Cultural immersion in devotional India
Elevation
247m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓pilgrims
- ✓families
- ✓couples
- ✓solo-travelers
Who should think twice
- ✗none
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — cool weather, manageable crowds |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent — pleasant, Maha Shivaratri energy |
| March | 4/5 | Good — warming but still pleasant |
| April | 2/5 | Hot — temple visits uncomfortable |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon — heat plus humidity |
| July | 2/5 | Shravan begins — massive pilgrim crowds |
| August | 2/5 | Shravan peak — maximum crowds and rain |
| September | 3/5 | Post-Shravan — crowds thinning, monsoon easing |
| October | 4/5 | Good — pleasant weather, festival energy |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — cool weather, manageable crowds |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | Peak — cool, clear, spiritual |
Practical Details
How to reach
Jasidih 7km (15min). Patna 280km. Kolkata 370km. New Deoghar airport operational.. Roads: New highway improving access significantly. Good road from Jasidih.. Self-drive: Sedan fine. Parking challenging during Shravan.. Public transport: Flights to Deoghar (new airport). Trains to Jasidih. Auto-rickshaws to temple.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
247m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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