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Parasnath Hill (Shikharji)पारसनाथ पहाड़ी (शिखरजी)

The highest peak in Jharkhand and the most sacred Jain pilgrimage. A long walk from Madhuban.

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WhereGiridih, Jharkhand
Santhal Pargana and Giridih
Kind of placePeak Treks, Pilgrimage Routes, Temples & Shrines, Adventure
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height1350 m above sea level
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyMadhuban, Giridih
EntryFree · doli and transport extra

About Parasnath Hill (Shikharji)

The highest peak in Jharkhand, at about 1,350 metres, and the most sacred Jain pilgrimage, Shri Sammed Shikharji, where twenty of the twenty four tirthankaras are said to have attained moksha. The base is Madhuban, and the full round of the hilltop temples is a walk of around 27 km, which many start before dawn. The path is steep but well marked, and palanquins (doli) can be hired. Dress simply, take only water and no food, as the hill is held sacred.

What to see and do

Part of Chota Nagpur Plateau.

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