EXPLORE THE SOUL OF Janakpur
Janakpur – The Sacred Realm of Goddess Sita
Janakpur (Janakpurdham), located in the Terai plains of Nepal, is the legendary kingdom of King Janak and the birthplace of Goddess Sita. The city is deeply sacred to Hindus as the venue of the divine marriage of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
Our Janakpur tour package from Gorakhpur takes you to the magnificent Janaki Mandir — a stunning Rajput-Mughal architecture masterpiece — and other sacred sites associated with the Ramayana epic.
Janakpur is easily accessible from Gorakhpur, making it a popular pilgrimage add-on to our Nepal tour packages. As the leading Gorakhpur travel agency, Tirupati Balaji ensures a culturally rich and spiritually fulfilling Janakpur experience.
Janakpur Sacred Sites
- Janaki Mandir – A grand marble temple dedicated to Goddess Sita
- Ram Sita Vivah Mandap – The sacred marriage venue of Lord Rama & Sita
- Dhanush Sagar & Ganga Sagar – Holy ponds with deep mythological significance
- Ram Mandir – An ancient temple of Lord Rama in the heart of Janakpur
Best Time To Visit
October to February & during Vivah Panchami festival (Nov-Dec)
How To Reach
Road via Gorakhpur → Sunauli/Birgunj Border → Janakpur (approx. 6-8 hrs)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is the significance of Janakpur?
Janakpur is the birthplace of Goddess Sita and the venue of her divine marriage to Lord Rama. The Janaki Mandir here is one of the most important Hindu temples in Nepal.
Q. When is the best time to visit Janakpur?
October to February is ideal. The Vivah Panchami festival (November-December) is especially spectacular when the divine marriage of Ram and Sita is re-enacted with grand celebrations.
Q. Can I combine Janakpur with other Nepal destinations?
Yes! Janakpur pairs perfectly with Kathmandu and Lumbini in our Nepal tour packages from Gorakhpur, creating a complete spiritual circuit.
PACKAGES FOR Janakpur