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Parasnath (Shikharji)

Holiest Jain Pilgrimage

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2 daysIdeal stay₹400From / night4.5 ★5k reviewsOctober – MarchBest windowParasnathNearest rail · 7 km

At 1,365m, Jharkhand's highest peak — where 20 of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras attained moksha. The 27-km parikrama trek through dense forest is the most sacred journey in Jainism. Night ascent followed by summit sunrise is a profound spiritual and physical experience.

Pairs well with

Parasnath Hill· 10m awayDeoghar· 3h awayBodh Gaya· 4h awayRanchi· 5h awayGaya· 5h away

When to go

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Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Parasnath 7km · Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) 210km

Nearest transport

Parasnath7 km
Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi)210 km

Stay options

budget₹400/night
mid₹1,200/night
luxury₹3,000/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Kolkata → Parasnath

train · 4h

₹150

approx.

Ranchi → Parasnath

train · 4h

₹180

approx.

Ranchi → Madhuban

cab · 4h

₹2,800

approx.

Nearby attractions

Parasnath Hill summitJain temples (Tonks)Madhuban base campTopchanchi LakeDhanbadHazaribagh

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