Giridih (गिरिडीह / গিরিডি), Jharkhand

Jain pilgrimage to Shikharji in Giridih

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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 Giridih

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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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