Baijnath Temple
बैजनाथ मंदिर
A Nagara-style Shiva temple completed in 1204, with fine stone carvings, and one of the most important ancient temples in Himachal Pradesh.
The temple enshrines a Shiva lingam venerated as Vaidyanath, the Lord of Physicians. Its exterior walls are covered with intricate stone carvings. It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and remains in active use. Admission is free. Located near Bir, it can be combined with paragliding at Bir or a visit to the Palampur tea gardens. It is about 75 km from McLeod Ganj.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Bir Billing
- Palampur Tea Gardens
- Kangra Valley Railway
- Chamunda Devi Temple
- Gyuto Monastery
- Norbulingka Institute
- HPCA Stadium
- Dharamshala War Memorial