Baijnath Templeबैजनाथ मंदिर
A 13th century Shiva temple with some of Kangra's finest stone carving.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKangra, Himachal Pradesh
Kangra and Dharamshala
Kangra and Dharamshala
Best time to visit15 February to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height1000 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyPalampur, Baijnath
EntryFree
About Baijnath Temple
A 13th century Shiva temple built in the Nagara style with finely carved stone, one of the Jyotirlinga linked sites. The temple still stands, and is busy during Shivratri. Its stone carving is among the best in the Kangra valley.
What to see and do
- 13th century Nagara temple
- Finely carved stone
- Shivratri fair
- Dhauladhar backdrop
- Kangra valley
Part of The Himalaya.
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