Jain pilgrimage to Shikharji in GiridihSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shikharji_Parasnath_Giridih.jpg
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Author: CaptVijay
Giridih (Hindi: गिरिडीह, Bengali: গিরিডি) is a city in the state of Jharkhand, India. It has a population of 114,000 people (2012 estimate).
The name Giridih can be roughly translated as "hilly land". It is located 289 m (948 ft) above sea level. The highest peak in Giridih is Sri Sammeta Shikharji, also called Parasnath Hills, standing at 1,365 m (4,477 ft).
Planning your trip to Giridih
There are trains to Madhupur from Kolkata, 294 km away. From Madhupur, you can take a bus to Giridih, which is a distance of 38 km.
Kabir Gyan Mandir in GiridihSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kabir_gyan_mandir.jpg
Author: Kabir.gyan
Author: Kabir.gyan
Places of Interest in Giridih
- Balkhanjo Pahad
- Harihar Dam
- Jharkhand Dham Temple
- Kenarinath Dham Mandir
- Khandoli Dam
- Langta Baba Samadhi Sthal
- Sai Mandir
- Sona Pahadi Temple
- Sri Sammeta Shikharji
- Surya Mandir
- Usri Falls
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