Why people go
The holiest Jain pilgrimage for many, on the highest hill in Jharkhand. Pilgrims walk a 27 km round trip to the summit shrines, starting before dawn.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Dhanbad (DBD), about 33 km, Kolkata (CCU), about 278 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Bokaro Steel City Junction railway station (BKSC), about 34 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
Tips before you go
- Start at 2-3 am from Madhuban to finish in daylight.
- Doli carriers are available.
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Part of
Other shrines nearby
- Baba Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar, Deoghar (about 82 km)
- Rajgir and Nalanda, Nalanda district (about 139 km)
- Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bodh Gaya (about 141 km)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shikharji (Parasnath Hill)?
Shikharji (Parasnath Hill) is in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
How do I reach Shikharji (Parasnath Hill)?
The nearest airport on our list is Dhanbad (DBD), about 33 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Bokaro Steel City Junction railway station, about 34 km away.
What is the best time to visit Shikharji (Parasnath Hill)?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Winter pilgrim season.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Shikharji (Parasnath Hill)?
Everyone is welcome.
How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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