Kathmandu Janakpur tour

The Kathmandu Valley Tour takes you to some of Nepal's most beautiful places, where you can see UNESCO World Heritage Sites and much more. You can see more than you can think from cultural, historical, and religious places of tremendous traditional significance in less than a week on the Best of Kathmandu Valley Tour.

Kathmandu which is the capital city of Nepal is famous for durbar squares, temples, stupas, Thamel, near destinations like Bhaktapur which is the oldest city with the Newari community, and Lalitpur, city of arts and architecture. 

Janakpurdham, also known as Janakpur, is a sub-metropolitan city in Nepal's Madhesh Province's Dhanusa District. The city is a popular destination for traditional and ethnic travelers. Janakpur is the capital of Madhesh Province and the headquarters of the Dhanusha district. Janakpur is a significant Hindu pilgrimage place because of its link to the Hindu epic Ramayana. Goddess Sita is said to have been born here, and it is also where she married Lord Ram. 

Moreover, Janakpur is the birthplace of Goddess Sita known as Janaki is consort of Lord Ram. According to the history Janaki temple in janakpur area belonged to the King Janak. Additionally, the Janaki temple is fully built in bright white unique style of classical and neo-classical design building with rich mithila style architectures. During the time of Janak king ruled the area his daughter Sita during her swoyambhar chosen Lord Ram as her husband and became queen of Ayodhya. However, Legend said that a golden statue of Goddess Sita was found in the area, and she was lived there. Temple was built in 1657 on the exact spot where statue was found in the dedicated to her. Their marriage ceremony area is preserved still nearby main temple named of Ram Janaki Bibaha Mandap.

The main attraction of the Janakpur is Maithili are made by women of Janakpur. The Maithili art if janakpu is well-known around the world. The magnificent Ram Janaki Temple attracts a huge number of visitors each year, which is located in the city's heart. 

Moreover, some of the major places that can be visited in Janakpur are Janaki Mandir, which is a Hindu temple of Goddess Sita, Ram Mandir the temple of Lord Ram and was built by Amar Singh Thapa. Similarly, Vivah Mandap, Gangasagar, Swargdwar, and the Women Development Centre where employment is provided to women and different skills and training are given.

 Here's a suggested itinerary for a Kathmandu-Janakpur tour:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrive in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

Check-in to your hotel and rest after your journey.

Optionally, take a stroll around the vibrant Thamel area for shopping and dining.

Day 2: Explore Kathmandu Valley

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Explore the rich cultural and religious heritage of Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive to Janakpur

Start your journey to Janakpur, approximately a 7–8-hour drive.

Arrive in Janakpur, a significant religious and cultural city in Nepal, known for its association with the Hindu epic, Ramayana.

Check-in to your hotel and rest.

Day 4: Explore Janakpur

Visit Janaki Mandir, a beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Sita. It is believed to be the place where Sita and Lord Rama got married.

Explore Ram Mandir, Dhanushadham, and other significant religious sites.

Attending the evening aarti at Janaki Mandir.

Day 5: Return to Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu.

Rest and relax upon arrival or explore any remaining sites in Kathmandu.

Day 6: Departure

Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time in Kathmandu for last-minute shopping or exploration. Depart from Kathmandu.