A short pilgrimage by air to Janakpurdham, the ancient capital of King Janak’s Mithila kingdom and the birthplace of Sita (Janaki), consort of Lord Ram. The 2 Days Janakpur & Dhanusha Tour (1 night / 2 days) flies you from Kathmandu over the Mahabharat hills to the Terai plains in about 25 minutes, with airport transfers at both ends, return flights, a hotel night with breakfast and a reserved jeep for sightseeing all included – the easiest way to experience one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage towns in South Asia.
Janakpur is a town of sacred ponds, shrines and colourful Mithila culture. At its heart stands the white marble Janaki Mandir, completed in 1910 in a striking blend of Mughal and Rajput styles – the largest temple in Nepal – built over the spot where Sita’s image is believed to have been found. Beside it, the Vivah Mandap marks the place of Ram and Sita’s wedding, still re-enacted every year at Vivah Panchami. You also see the pagoda-style Ram Mandir and the great sacred pond of Ganga Sagar, and in the evening join the aarti at Janaki Mandir, when the courtyard fills with lamps, bells and hymns.
Next morning drive 18 km to Dhanusha Dham, where according to the Ramayana Lord Ram broke the mighty bow of Shiva to win Sita’s hand; a fossilised fragment of the bow is worshipped here. Look out for the bold, colourful Mithila paintings that decorate village walls, then fly back to Kathmandu.
Why choose this tour?
- Return flights and all transfers included – no long drives.
- Janaki Mandir, Vivah Mandap, Ram Mandir, Ganga Sagar and Dhanusha Dham.
- Evening aarti and a taste of Mithila culture and cuisine.
Who is it for?
Hindu pilgrims, families, seniors and visitors interested in the Ramayana and Mithila art. The grade is easy. Janakpur is hot from April to June; Vivah Panchami (November–December) and Ram Navami (March–April) are the most festive times to visit.
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