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Parasnath Hills
Parasnath Hills are a range of hills in northern Jharkhand. The highest peak is 1350 metres.
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Why Parasnath Hills?
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- Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
- Jain History Museum
Parasnath Hills at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary: Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) protected area located near the town of Topchanchi, Jharkhand. The sanctuary is situated alongside National Highway 2.
- Jain History Museum: It houses a number of Jain scriptures, idols and manuscript. One can view the clear sight of Parasnath Temple using the telescope installed at the balcony of the museum.
Sightseeing Places
- Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary: Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) protected area located near the town of Topchanchi, Jharkhand. The sanctuary is situated alongside National Highway 2.
- Jain History Museum: It houses a number of Jain scriptures, idols and manuscript. One can view the clear sight of Parasnath Temple using the telescope installed at the balcony of the museum.
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Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary
Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary is an 8.75 km2 (3.38 sq mi) protected area located near the town of Topchanchi, Jharkhand. The sanctuary is situated alongside National Highway 2.
Jain History Museum
It houses a number of Jain scriptures, idols and manuscript. One can view the clear sight of Parasnath Temple using the telescope installed at the balcony of the museum.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Deoghar Airport (DGH), about 79 km from Parasnath Hills.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Nimiaghat railway station, about 6 km from central Parasnath Hills.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Parasnath Hills (Apr, May, Jun) averages 17–28°C with about 62 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Parasnath Hills (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 18–24°C with about 285 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Parasnath Hills (Oct, Nov) averages 12–21°C with about 60 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Parasnath Hills (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 5–18°C with about 0 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C.
Travel Tips
- Staying safe: Plan your climb consciously — both the way up and the way down will take time. The entire trail is surrounded by dense forest, and if you time it wrong, you might find yourself still climbing or descending at night.
- Getting around: The summit of Parasnath Hill can be reached either from the southern or the northern side. There are two recognized routes to Parasnath Hill.
- Heat: Daytime highs reach about 29°C in April; carry water and plan outdoor sightseeing for the morning.
- Rain: The wettest months are July, August, September and October; check road and site conditions before travelling.
Local Transport
- Area landmarks: Note: The attached map is slightly erroneous. Dumri is wrongly shown, so is the road from Dumri.
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History
- Summary: Parasnath Hills are a range of hills in northern Jharkhand. The highest peak is 1350 metres.
- Overview: Parasnath Hills are a range of hills in northern Jharkhand. The highest peak is 1350 metres.
- Ancient History: Historically, Parasnath or Sammet Shikharji has been an ancient Jain pilgrimage site. It is a place where the 23rd tirthankara Parshvanath (also known as Parasnath) attained liberation here in 772 BCE. It is noteworthy that the name of the Parasnath hill derived from the Jain Tirthankar Parshvanath who is also known as Parasnath or Parsva who attained liberation here during the 8th century BCE. After preaching for 70 years, Parshvanath attained moksha at Shikharji on Parasnath hill.
Planning Guide
- Overview: Parasnath Hills are a range of hills in northern Jharkhand. The highest peak is 1350 metres.
- Accommodation: The Jains have provided rest houses at the foot of the hill at Madhuban. The food is strictly vegetarian at these places. Listed options include Bharatbarshiya Digambar Jain Tirthakshetra Committee, Shri Digambar Jain Siddhakshetra and Niharika Dharmasala.
- Best Way To Explore: The summit of Parasnath Hill can be reached either from the southern or the northern side. There are two recognized routes to Parasnath Hill.
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Significance
Historically, Parasnath or Sammet Shikharji has been an ancient Jain pilgrimage site. It is a place where the 23rd tirthankara Parshvanath (also known as Parasnath) attained liberation here in 772 BCE.
Spiritual Significance
Historically, Parasnath or Sammet Shikharji has been an ancient Jain pilgrimage site. It is a place where the 23rd tirthankara Parshvanath (also known as Parasnath) attained liberation here in 772 BCE.
Pilgrimage Traditions
This range is one of the most important pilgrimage centres for Jains. They call it Sammed Sikharji.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parasnath Hills is most comfortable in January, February, March, April and May, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 29°C) and the wettest months are July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Deoghar Airport (DGH), about 79 km away. The nearest railway station is Nimiaghat railway station, about 6 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Topchanchi Wildlife Sanctuary and Jain History Museum.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 15°C to 29°C over the year, with about 1191 mm of rain in total.
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