Śikharjī, Parasnath
Where twenty Tīrthaṅkaras attained mokṣa
⭐ Why it is famous
The holiest Jain tīrtha, a 27 km barefoot circuit over Jharkhand's highest hill with shrines on every peak.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Twenty of the twenty-four Tīrthaṅkaras, including Pārśvanātha, are said to have attained liberation here.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Climb starts 02:00 – 04:00
- Return by afternoon
🙏 Darśan details
- Free; strictly vegetarian and alcohol-free zone
- 27 km round climb — dolis available
- Start before dawn to avoid heat
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Śikharjī, Parasnath, Madhuban, GiridihParasnath (PNME) — 22 km
Madhuban bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Ranchi (IXR) — 160 km
On the Grand Trunk Road near Isri Bazar; taxis from Parasnath station.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Jain dharmaśālās at Madhuban (excellent and cheap)
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Madhuban Jain museum
- Usri falls
📅 Best time to visit
October–February