Parasnath Summit Shrines
Jainism's holiest place, where twenty of the twenty-four Tirthankaras are said to have reached nirvana.
- Price
- Free; palanquins are extra
- Time Needed
- 1 day
- Best Time
- October to March, starting before dawn
- Address
- Parasnath Hill, Madhuban, Giridih, Jharkhand 825329Directions
- Getting There
- Parasnath station, then about 25 km by road to Madhuban.
Why Go
Pilgrims walk a round trip of about 27 km barefoot, often starting at night, past small shrines called tonks. The Parshvanath tonk at the top is the goal.
Tips
- Wear warm clothes for the night start, and don't eat or drink during the climb if you're following tradition.
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