Janakpur: Sacred City of Sita Getaway

Fly from Kathmandu to Janakpur to witness the evening prayers at Janaki Temple, the sacred site of Dhanusha, and Mithila paintings.

A short cultural route in the southern plains of Nepal. The flight takes half an hour one way, and once there, you can walk or take a rickshaw around the city. Stay two nights near the temple to watch the evening prayers, visit the sacred ponds and the Vivah Mandap, and visit Dhanushadham and the Mithila Women's Art Center on the second day. This trip offers a completely different style from mountain itineraries, making it perfect for repeat visitors or those interested in Hindu culture. Expect large crowds during festivals.

Temperatures are comfortable from October to March. Book rooms well in advance around the Vivah Panchami festival.

Day by day

Day 1 · Janaki Temple and Evening Aarti

Janakpur（Janaki Mandir、Vivah Mandap、Ganga Sagar）

Fly to Janakpur in the early morning (about 30 minutes), take a taxi to the temple (about 20 minutes), and then walk.

Stay at the temple in the evening to watch the Aarti. You must take off your shoes to enter the temple.

Stay: Janaki Mandir Area

Day 2 · Dhanusha Sacred Site and Mithila Art

Janakpur（Dhanusha Dham、Janakpur Women's Development Center）

Charter a car to Dhanushadham, about 18 km, taking about 2 hours round trip. Visit the art center in the afternoon.

Stay: Janaki Mandir Area

Day 3 · Old Town Ponds and Fly Back

Janakpur（Ram Mandir、Dhanush Sagar） → Kathmandu

Walk around the old town in the morning, take a taxi to the airport for about 20 minutes, and fly back to Kathmandu in about 30 minutes.

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