Parasnath

This article is about the mountain. For the Jain holy site, see Shikharji. For the tirthankara, see Parshvanatha.
Parasnath
पारसनाथ

View of the mountain peak from the road towards Parasnath railway station.
Highest point
Elevation 1,366 m (4,482 ft)
Listing List of Indian states and territories by highest point
Coordinates 23°57′48″N 86°07′44″E / 23.9634°N 86.129°E / 23.9634; 86.129Coordinates: 23°57′48″N 86°07′44″E / 23.9634°N 86.129°E / 23.9634; 86.129[1]
Geography

Location of Parasnath peak in Jharkhand

Location Giridih district, Jharkhand, India
Parent range Parasnath Range
Climbing
Easiest route Hike

Parasnath is a mountain peak in the Parasnath Range.[2] It is located towards the eastern end of the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the Giridih district of the Indian state of Jharkhand, India.[3]

On the mountaintop there is the Shikharji Jain temple, an important tirtha or Jain pilgrimage site.[4]

Highest point in Jharkhand

At 1366 m Parasnath is the highest mountain peak in the state of Jharkhand. It is easily accessible from Parasnath railway station and there are waterfalls and other tourist attractions in the area.[5]

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