Part of our full Baidyanath Dham travel guide.
Early morning (4-5 AM): Arrive for the temple opening and Mangal Aarti - this is when queues are shortest and the atmosphere is most peaceful.
Mid-morning: General darshan of the main Jyotirlinga, followed by visits to the other 21 shrines within the complex, including the Parvati temple.
Around midday: Explore Peda Gali market near the temple for local sweets and offerings.
Evening (6-7 PM): Return for the Sandhya Aarti and Shringar Puja if you'd like to witness the temple's evening rituals - a different, equally moving atmosphere from the morning visit.