By Air

Janakpur has an airport.The airport is served by a few private airlines with daily flights to and from Kathmandu.The duration of flight is about 20-25 minutes.The aircrafts are usually small with 17-20 passenger capacity.

By Train

The narrow-gauge Janakpur Railway is the only operational railway in Nepal.It connects Janakpur to the Indian town of Jaynagar.It is near to Sitamarhi railway station which is just 45kms and Jaynagar railway station which is just 32kms both this station is connected to important cities like New Delhi, kolkata and Mumbai.

By Bus

Frequent bus service operates between Janakpur and other cities of Nepal.Within the city, travelers may hire manually pulled cycle rickshaws.

Janaki Mandir

is a Hindu temple which is at the heart of Janakpur, Nepal.It is dedicated to goddess Sita.It is an example of 'Hindu-Rajput' architecture.This is considered as the most important model of the Rajput architecture in Nepal.The Janaki Mandir was built by Queen Brisabhanu Kunwari of Tikamgarh from central India in AD 1911, at a cost of Rupees 900,000.In local parlance, the temple is also called Nau Lakha Mandir or Temple of Nine Lakh Rupees.In 1657, a golden statue of the Goddess Sita was found at the very spot, and Sita is also said to have lived there.The legend had it that it was built on the holy site where Sannyasi Shurkishordas had found the images of Goddess Sita.In fact, Shurkishordas was the founder of modern Janakpur and the great saint and poet who preached about the Sita Upasana (also called Sita Upanishad) philosophy.Legend has it that King Janak performed the worship of 'Shiva-Dhanus' on this very site.

Rama Mandir

Visit the Rama Mandhir a pagoda-style temple built in 1882, which is located south-east of the Janaki Mandhir.On the Rama Nawami or also written as Ram Navami festival (the celebration of Lord Ram's Birthday) this temple gets thousands of visitors.Ram Nawami is also called as Chaitay Dashain and it falls on Chaitra 13 2063 (Nepali Calendar) or April 27 2007 (English Calendar).

Dhansua Dham

is a historical and religious site its reference dating back to the great Hindu epic Ramayana.It is believed to be the place where fell broken remains of the divine shiva bow that Ram broke to obtain Sita’s hand for marriage.A fossilized fragment of the broken piece is still believed to be seen and is worshipped by devotees.Dhanushadham is in Dhanusha district and Janakpur zone.Janakpur is approximately 390 kilometers and 10 hour drive from Kathmandu.Buses to district headquarters Janakpur city leave from Central Bus Station, Gongabu in Kathmandu.One can also take a 40-minute flight to Janakpur city from Kathmandu.Dhanushadham which is 18 kilometers is an hour drive from Janakpur.Public transportation is available to Dhanushadham from the city area.The best months to visit Dhanushadham is between October-March.The weather is hot, humid during summers and pleasant during winters, with maximum rain between June-August.

Parashuram Kunda

previously known as Janak Sarobar holds historical as well as cultural significance.It is believed to be the pond where Rishi Parashuram bathed to quell his anger after his confrontation with Ram over breaking of the sacred bow.The lake is also picturesque with lotus flowers growing on it and lush trees on its southern banks.The lake in Mithileshwor Nikas VDC is 4 kilometers west from Dhanushadham.It falls on the way to Dhanushadham from Janakpurdham.

Dhanusha Forest

near Dhanusha Temple is ideal for picnic or leisurely walk in the shade.The forest is lush with trees, bushes and a big pond.There are possibilities of carrying out sports in the lake in future.The forest is near by Dhanusha Temple.

September - March
November - January

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