About
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.
Must-see highlights
21km Parikrama circuit on foot
24 Jain Teerths at summit
Sammeta Shikharji — holiest Jain site in east India
Night trekking & summit sunrise
Madhuban base village & Jain dharamshalas
Marble temples at various peaks
Jharkhand's highest point (1365m)
Dense Sal forest trek
Ropeway to Parasnath summit
Bagodar market tribal crafts (30km)
Netarhat scenic drive (80km)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Parasnath 7km · Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) 210km
Nearby attractions
Parasnath Hill summitJain temples (Tonks)Madhuban base campTopchanchi LakeDhanbadHazaribagh
How to get here
Kolkata → Parasnath
train · 4h
₹150
approx.
Ranchi → Parasnath
train · 4h
₹180
approx.
Ranchi → Madhuban
cab · 4h
₹2,800
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
October – March
Nearest Transport
Parasnath7 km
Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi)210 km
Stay Options
budget₹400/night
mid₹1,200/night
luxury₹3,000/night
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