Avoid
Deoghar in May
Jharkhand, India
May Deoghar is devotion by fire. The temple queue bakes in open sun, marble floors scorch bare feet, and the town offers limited air-conditioned refuge between sacred stops.
The May story
Even Lord Shiva would suggest you wait.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Extreme heat
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 |
| Mayviewing | 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 |
| 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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