“Parasnath”, is not only a hill station of Jharkhand but also the most revered and famous pilgrimage site for “Jains”. Here, 20 Jain Tirthankaras attained salvation. You will find shrines for each of them. In his Parasnath Hill travel guide, he will walk with her to this Jain pilgrimage site and a beautiful hill station in Jharkhand.
Let’s have a better view of Parasnath Hill – The highest mountain peak of Jharkhand.
Parasnath Travel Guide by a Jharkhandi
If you are planning to visit Parasnath Hill in Giridih District of Jharkhand then this travel guide will definitely help you to plan the right things for your trip.
Parasnath is the highest mountain peak of Jharkhand and theoretically inter-visible with Mount Everest which is 450 km away from this Hill point. It’s said that it’s a direct line of sight on a perfectly clear day. It’s not just a hill station, but also the most holy place for the Jains because 20 Jain Tirthankaras attained salvation on this mountain.
You will find a beautiful Jain temple on Parasnath Hill’s peak. According to Wikipedia, it is known as “Svarna Bhadra koot” which means cottage of golden grace.
With 1,365 m of height, this mountain is the highest peak of Jharkhand. That’s why even if you visit this mountain peak in summer, you will feel soothing, cool weather.
But I would suggest to visit this hill station from September to April.
To reach the peak of Parasnath Hill you have to climb about 10 kilometers from the main entrance gate. There is no four-wheeler facility available from the base to peak, but you can hire two-wheelers or Palki.
Note: One thing you should keep in mind is that there is no Stay facility available at the peak of this mountain, so you have to return to the main entrance gate before night.
That’s why you have to start your trekking in the early morning around 4 AM. The trek may take at least six hours to climb the mountain.
There are countless hotels and resorts available near the main gate, where you can stay a night.
Why Parasnath Famous For: History of Parasnath Hill
As I have said above, Parasnath Hill is the most famous pilgrimage site for the Jain community. 20 Trithankars out of 24 attained salvation on this hill, and you will find shrines for each of them. The temple above the hill is more than 2000 years old.
If you love pilgrimage, Tour Parasnath Hill is one of the best locations in Jharkhand for you. Here, you will not only find the peace of god but also the beauty of nature.
As this is the hill station, the weather on the Parasnath Point is always soothing and cool which will immediately relieve your fatigue due to the 10 km trekking journey.
My Experience to Parasanath Hill
Giridih is 5-6 hours from Ranchi via road, so we have decided to start our journey at 3 PM from Ranchi. By 9 PM, we reached near the main gate of Parasnath mountain. We got a hotel room whose manager was my colleague’s friend. Actually, we had already called him to book a room for us, so we didn’t struggle to get a hotel room there.
We ordered our dinner in the room and went to sleep. At morning 3 AM we got out of our bed and became ready to start our trekking from the base.
However, the bike facility was available. We didn’t take this facility and decided to trek on foot. It took around 6 hours to reach the peak of this mountain, and this was really exhausting. But when we finally reached the peak, the cool weather and the nature surrounding the mountain took our fatigue.
It was really a mesmerizing experience for us. We spent two hours on the peak and then returned to our hotel. This whole journey was breathtaking for us, especially the trekking and the moments we spent over the peak.
How to Reach Parasnath
There are many ways to reach Parasnath from different locations. It is 190 km away from Ranchi city, 40 km, 60 km from Dhanbad and 80 km from Hazaribagh.
You can reach Parasnath by train or by road. The nearest railway station is Dhanbad and most of the trends pass through the station. From Dhanbad, you can book a cab to reach Parasnath Hill.
You can also reach Parasnath Hill from Ranchi, which is 190 km in distance. Whatever location, you choose, you have to book a cab to reach the base of this mountain.
If you book a package tour, then your tour guide, will arrange a cab and stay facility for you. It will be a more convenient way to visit Parasnath.
Where to Stay in Parasnath
As I have said above there are countless hotels and resorts available near the main gate. You can book a hotel room by calling them directly or online.
Why Should You Visit Parasnath Hill?
If you love enjoying hill stations and mountains, then Parasnath Hill is one of the ideal locations for you. It has all the attractions you want in your journey to a hill station like trekking, adventure, cool weather, monuments, etc.
For mountain lovers, this and Netarhat is really a great place to visit in Jharkhand.
How to Plan Your Trip to Parasnath Hill
There are two ways to plan your trip to Parasnath Hill. First one is by booking a tour package and the second is by booking a hotel near the main gate of this pilgrimage site. If you book a tour, then you don’t need to plan your itinerary to Parasnath Hill as your tour guide, will do it for you.
If you don’t want to book a tour package to Parasnath, then you can go there individually via Dhanbad or via Ranchi. Just book train tickets to one of them and keep in mind that you have to reach the base of this mountain one day before trekking. So book the train tickets, according to this plan.
I prefer Dhanbad if you are coming from Kolkata or Delhi. Book a cab online or ask your hotel manager to book one for you from the station to Parasnath.
Don’t forget to keep some important things along with you like your ID card, some cash, trekking shoes, torch, power bank, etc.
Conclusion
Parasnath Hill is not just a hill station, but also a pilgrimage site for the Jains, so always respect their religion during the trip. If you go there with proper planning you will surely enjoy your journey to the highest peak of Jharkhand.
I remember it was such a holistic experience for me when I visited this place. Especially the peak of this mountain and the temple keep me felt like I am in heaven.
I think you will also enjoy this hill station.
if you have already visited Parasnath Hill, then mention your journey in the comment box. Let others explore the hidden beauty of Jharkhand.
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Hi, I’m Gautam Roy, a passionate traveler, writer, and proud resident of the beautiful state of Jharkhand. Captivated by its natural beauty, rich culture, and untold stories, I’ve created a blog to share my experiences and uncover the hidden gems of this exotic state in India. Join me in exploring Jharkhand’s wonders and discovering its vibrant heritage!
