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Parasnath (Shikharji)
Holiest Jain Pilgrimage
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.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Parasnath (Shikharji), by time of day.
Morning
- Parasnath 21km Jain Parikrama circuit8h · strenuous
- Ropeway to summit & 24 Jain Teerths3h · easy
Afternoon
- Madhuban village Jain dharamshala & Sal forest2h · easy
About 13h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A 2-day plan, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🙏 Spiritual Day5h out
- Ropeway to summit & 24 Jain Teerths · morning, 3h
- Madhuban village Jain dharamshala & Sal forest · afternoon, 2h
First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.
- 2🙏 Spiritual Day8h out
- Parasnath 21km Jain Parikrama circuit · morning, 8h
Final day in Parasnath (Shikharji) — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
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On the map
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
In Aug, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
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
Parasnath (Shikharji) questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Parasnath (Shikharji)?
The best months are January, May, March. October – March December scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Parasnath (Shikharji)?
Most people spend 2 days in Parasnath (Shikharji). There are around 3 main things to do, totalling roughly 13 hours of activity.
How do you get to Parasnath (Shikharji)?
The nearest railway station is Parasnath (7 km) and the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) (210 km). The cheapest common route is Kolkata → Parasnath by train, about ₹150 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Parasnath (Shikharji) cost?
Stays start around ₹400 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day.
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