About Parasnath
Kolkata to Parasnath distnce : 320 km
Estimated travel time : 7.5 hours
Kolkata to Parasnath is one of the most popular tourist route. Parasnath is one of the most sacred destination of the Jainism in Giridih district of the Indian state of Jharkhand, India.
Parasnath is a mountain peak in the Parasnath Range is considered to be the most important and sanctified holy places of Jains. Also the hill is named after Lord Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankar and known as the Sammet Sikhar. The hill is the Nirvan places of 20 Tirthankaras of Jain out of 24. The town is the center of the years old temples of the Jainism some of them are believed 2000 years old that show the legacy and the heritage of the Jain religion, culture. The town is surrounded by the lush green forest, pleasant weather, splendid landscape, picturesque views with the aroma of chanting verses. It is said that Devotee of the Jainism come here to visit the very unique temple that is made by the God itself and they make Parikrama of the Hill by foot or Doli. The town is visited by the devotee all year around with the peak time when annual fair of Ladoo is held annually in the month of August and September.
Taxi from Kolkata to Parasnath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kolkata to Parasnath by car is well connected through AH1 and NH19 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kolkata to Parasnath distance is 320 Km and is 7.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Dakshineswar - Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Shree Shyam Mandir Alambazar
Dankuni - Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Dankuni, Jama Masjid
Panchghara - Khageshwar Mahadev Temple, Joikishnopur Masjid
Purushottampur - Dakat Kali Mandir, Mallickpur maidan
Khordaapurbapur - Battala Kali Temple, Boro Jagadhatri, Ratanpur Uttarpara Rokha Kali Mondir
Gopalpur - Kali Mata Temple, DVC canal road
Abujhati - Muragachi Child Garden, Monosha Mandir
Ajhapur - Sarada Mahila Sangathan, Swami Vivekananda statue, Naru Para Shiv Mandir
Barda - Sat Deule, Deulia Jame Masjid
Jotram - Jagannath Mandir (Swastipally), Gangpur shiv mandir
Burdwan - Sadarghat Beach, Sadarghat Park, Bardhamaneswar Temple, Krishna Sayer Park, Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary,
Simnari - Garibdan Baba Mazar, Budbud Eidgah
Birudiha - Baba Dharmaraj mandir, Birudiha Tarun sangha, Paschim Para Smashan Kali Temple
Durgapur - Bidhan Nagar Ram Temple, Anand Amusement Park, Dinosaur park, SBSTC Museum, Agrani Durga Puja Ground
Asansol - Recreation Park, Jamuria Bazar Masjid, Chandi Mata Temple, Maa Melaburi Temple
Maithon - Dam, Waterfall, Forest and Picnic Area
Nirsa - Durga Temple, Hari Mandir, Shiv Mandir
Gobindpur - Durga Mandir, Jame Masjid, Kali Mandir, Hanuman Temple