Tourist Places to Visit in Giridih, Jharkhand, India

Tourist Places to Visit in Giridih, Jharkhand, India

Giridih is located in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Giridih forms the centre of operation for Giridih district. The geographical coordinates puts the place at 24.18⁰N and 86.3⁰E. In summer season the temperature ranges from 23 ⁰C to 37 ⁰C and in winter the temperature ranges from 13 ⁰C to 24 ⁰C. Giridih is 224 meter above sea level.

The best period in the year to visit Giridih is from November to March.

History of Giridih

During the Pre-colonial period, dating to the 13th century, the locals residing in Jharkhand were unable to tolerate the harsh rules implemented by tribal chiefs. So they approached Raja Jai Singh Deo, who was the then ruler of Orissa to be their king. Raja Jai Singh Deo, in those days was well known, in providing a fair and just system throughout his kingdom. During his reign over Jharkhand, only the good tribal chiefs were spared and were called as Munda Rajas.

During the reign of the Mughals, Giridih was called as Kukara. With the fall of the Mughal power in 1765, came the rise of the British East India Company who ruled the Jharkhand state. The place, Giridih, witnessed many events contributing to the struggle of national freedom against the British.

In 1947, after India achieved Independence from the British Raj, Giridih became a part of Jharkhand state.

People & Culture at Giridih

Santali, Hindi and English are the languages spoken by the people in and around Giridih, with Hindi being the local language. Folklores form an integral part of the culture in Giridih.

Tourist Places in Giridih

Parasnath Hill

The hill provides a breath taking view of the natural panaromic landscapes. It is also one the famous Jain pilgrim centers

Ursi Falls

A 40 feet high stream of water flows down the falls from the overhead Ursi offering a magnificent picturesque scenery. This is located towards the east of Giridih at a distance of 13 km.

Khandoli Park

This park is home to forty varieties of migratory bird species. Safari rides on elephant and camel back are encourage in this park.

Madhuban

This place has a 2000 year old temple and is also one of the important Jain pilgrimage centers in Giridih. There is also a Jain museum depicting the various scriptures and monuments relating to Jainism.

Hari Har Dham

A 65 feet tall Shivalinga, which took thirty years to be created, rests at this place. Devotees throng this place in large numbers during Shravan Poornima.

Giridih also has other places of interest for tourists such as

Harihar Dam Temple
Kabir Gyan Mandir
Sammed Shikharji
Baidadih
Devari Temple
Sri Sammeta Shikharji
Langta Baba Samadhi Sthal, Kharagdiha
Dukhiya Mahadev Temple
Jharkhandi Dham Temple

Means of Commutation to Giridih

Giridih is well connected to other places in India via roadway, railway and airway.

The distance of Giridh, via road, from cities within the state and neighboring state are mentioned below

Kolkata is located at a distance of 313km
Bodh Gaya is located at a distance of 200km
Jamtara is located at a distance of 80 km
Asansol is located at a distance of 119 km
Mandu is located at a distance of 142 km

Inter city transportation is facilitated by bus and taxis.

Madhupur Junction is the closest railway station to Giridih which is located at a distance of 38 km from Giridih. A passenger train is available from this junction which connects to Giridih and makes only 5 trips a day to Giridh. Another railway station, by the name, Parasnath Station, is located at a distance of 48 km from Giridih. Trains are available from Patna and Kolkata on a daily basis, moving towards Giridih.

Giridih is also connected by air to the rest of the world. The closest airport to Giridih along with their distance from the place is given below

Birsa Munda Airport is at a distance of 156km.
Gaya Airport is at a distance of 170km.

Accommodation Options at Giridih

Giridih being a tourist place has five star, three star hotel with rooms priced at Rs. 3000/- per day and budget hotels with rooms priced at Rs. 500/- per day. The names of such hotel in Giridh are as follows