The Parasnath Hill or Shikharji, located nearby, with a height of 1,365 m (4,478 ft) is the highest mountain in the state of Jharkhand.

[2] There are plans from the Railway ministry to connect Parasnath with New Giridih via Madhuban, for the convenience of the Jain pilgrims visiting Shikharji.

[5] It is a holy place to visit with innumerable temples, shrines, and meditation halls amid natural scenery and wildlife.

There is a metalled trek route of 9 km (5.6 mi) to the summit, a major part of which is motorable.

[1] Both the Shwetambaras and Digambaras have established Dharamshalas or Ashrams here to accommodate the pilgrims to this the first most holy place for travelers from all over the world.