Giridih

A very old and beautiful hamlet in the lap of hills and hillocks has been attracting visitors especially from Bengal.

Getting There:

Rail: Giridih is well connected throughout the country by rail .

Road: Giridih is well connected throughout the country by roads.

Tourist Attraction:

Parasnath: The highest hill in Jharkhand, towering to an elevation of 4480 feet. The Parasnath Temple is considered to be one of the most important and

sanctified holy places of the Jains. According to Jain tradition, no less than 23 out of 24 Trithankara (including Parsvanatha) are believed to have attained salvation here.

Baidadih: Noted for its large well, the whole water of this well contains important minerals, which has medicinal use. A large annual fair is held here on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja.

Dalgando: This village has famous Shiva temple, where an annual fair is held on the occasion on Shivaratri.

Khandoli: It is a famous picnic spot, situated on the foot of the hills about 8 kms north of Giridih railway stations.

Madhuban: This village has a famous temple believed to be more than 2000 years old. The Somosharan temple and Bhomiyaji Asthan are very beautiful places of attraction.

Excursion:

Usri Falls: A famous picnic spot situated about 13 km east of Giridih town.