Board a morning train or flight from Jabalpur to Varanasi. The train takes around 12-14 hours, so an early start is recommended for overnight travel; alternatively, a flight reduces travel time significantly.
Start your journey by train or taxi heading to Deoghar, home to the famous Vaidhynath Temple, a prominent pilgrimage site. The journey by train can take around 6 hours.
Visit the famous Jagannath Temple, an important pilgrimage site, open from 5am to 12pm and 5pm to 9pm (non-Hindus cannot enter the main temple but can still enjoy temple surroundings).