Bir Billing
Bajinath Temple
Open Time : 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Entry : Free
Address : Baijnath Temple, Garur - Bageshwar Road, Baijnath, Uttarakhand, India
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Why to visit Bajinath Temple
Bajinath Temple is a very well-known temple because it is home to one of the 12 sacred jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in the nation. Devotees from all over the nation flock to the temple to pray to the lord.
Things to know about Bajinath Temple:
- The Nagara style of architecture, which is very well-liked in Himachal Pradesh, is exemplified by the Baijnath temple.
- While the temple's inner and outside walls are covered with intricate carvings and sculptures representing scenes from Hindu mythology, the inner sanctum is where the sacred shivling is kept.
- The temple, which is surrounded by verdant gardens, is built to take your breath away with its breathtaking views of the majestic snow-capped mountains.
Things to do near the Bajinath Temple:
- Billing Paragliding: Billing Paragliding is a well-known paragliding location that provides you an unrivaled adventure when you land from a height of 1525 m.
- Palampur Tea Gardens: Visit the Palampur Tea Gardens for an unusual experience and to learn about tea cultivation and plantation.
- Trekking: While visiting the Baijnath Temple, you must take advantage of the outstanding hikes that Himachal Pradesh has to offer.
Location: Bajinath
Exploration Time: 1 to 2 hours
Best Time To Visit: October to February
FAQ on Bajinath Temple
How to reach Bajinath Temple?
Gaggal Airport in Kangra, which is 37 kilometres away from Baijnath Temple, is the closest airport. You can fly to Shimla airport, which is in Jubbarhatti and 225 km from the temple, if you can't find a convenient flight to Gaggal Airport, which is situated in Jubbarhatti. When you arrive at Shimla airport, you can take a taxi or a private cab to the Baijnath temple. Since there are no direct flights or trains from Baijnath to Shimla, you can also take a state bus from Shimla to Mandi and then take a taxi to get to the Baijnath temple.
When is the best time to visit Bajinath Temple?
Although the temple is open all year round, a wonderful visit is recommended in the winter. The best time to visit the temple is between the months of October and February, when the weather is lovely and cool and visitors will have a good time.
What are the places to visit near Bajinath Temple?
Bir Landing Site (11.9 km) and Chokling Monastery (11.8 km) are the places to visit near Bajinath Temple.
What are the restaurants near Bajinath Temple?
Cafe Ilaka (6 km) and Cloud 7 (12.7 km) are the restaurants near Bajinath Temple.
Special Tip
Visit the temple on Mondays if you want to avoid the crowds; this day is thought to be lucky for Lord Shiva's worshippers. Every year on the occasion of Mahashivratri, when thousands of devotees from all over the nation visit the temple to offer prayers and celebrate the festival, the temple witnesses a high footfall of devotees.
By Abhilasha Prasad
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