Avoid
Deoghar in June
Jharkhand, India
June combines Bihar's worst heat with rising humidity. The temple visit becomes physically punishing, and the spiritual benefits do not outweigh the medical risks of heat exhaustion.
The June story
Hard pass.
Why June scores 1/5
Weather
Pre-monsoon — heat plus humidity
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
- ✓none
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
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 |
| Juneviewing | 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 |
| December | 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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