Description

Giridih is one of the famous mining towns of Jharkhand. Located at the center of North Chotanagpur Division, Giridih is an old and beautiful hamlet located amidst the hills. Giridih is a storehouse of ruby, mica and coalfields. The word "Giridih" means land of hills occupy the upland area of the region. Vast stretches of forests cover maximum part of the district. Sal tree is most common here, apart from bamboo, semal, palash and mahua. Giridih has a rich source of minerals, mica being one of them. Barakar and Sakri are the two important rivers flowing through the district.

Duration

Distance: 320km from Kolkata.
Time: 8h by train from Kolkata to Giridih.

Best Time to Visit

Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a trip to Giridih.

Hotel Range

1500/- to 6000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

Parasnath Hills or Sri SammetaShikharji, Kandoli Park, Kandoli Dam, Usri Falls, Stevenson memorial Church, Jain Museum, and Rani Sati Mandir are the must visit tourist places here.