Janakpur Tour Package

Janakpur lies 392 kilometres east of the capital city, Kathmandu. This city is one of the great religious places widely famous as the birthplace of Lord Sita. Similarly, it is one of the oldest cities, famous as Mithila in the ancient civilization. Sita then was married to Lord Ram, the ruler of then Mithila and the symbol of victory. Janakpur is a popular place for learning the Hindu culture and Hinduism Philosophy. It is one of the religious sites popular among both Nepalese and Indian communities. As Janakpur is just 14 Km far from Nepal Indo Border, it has been luring Indian pilgrims for a very long time. Janakpur tour package is a popular tour package that attracts both Hindu and other world communities.

The Temple

Janakpur's most significant site is the Ram Janaki temple, the masterpiece by Queen Vrisha Bhanu of India in 1910 A.D. Furthermore, this temple is a must-see site for any architecture lover as this temple is famous as the most crucial model of Koiri architecture in Nepal. The temple has an area of 4,860 sq. feet with 60 rooms and a three-storied structure. Stones and Marbles are the only and prime materials that make this temple the site that we see today. According to legends and epics, King Janak ruled this area (called Videha) during the Ramayana period. The temple construction started in 1895 and was completed in 1911. All the temple rooms are designed with coloured glass, engravings and paintings, with beautiful lattice windows and turrets.

Inhabitation

The area has a larger population of Maithilis, which are predominant inhabitants from the past. Maithili's has their rich art, language and script. Mithila art, an integral part of Mithila architecture, is quite popular in Nepal and India. Furthermore, Janakpur is also successfully attracting more visitors with its beautiful holy pools. Ram Janaki temple is widely famous as the Taj Mahal of India, one of the world's wonders.

Pilgrims, in thousands, visit the temple at year-end, i.e., November/December, as the temple organizes Vivah Panchami to enlighten the marriage ceremony of Lord Ram and Sita. The Vivah Panchami is a marriage ceremony that continues for five days. Similarly, Janakpur is accessible via Road and air as well. The Janakpur accommodates its visitors with different quality accommodation centres ranging from small lodges to exclusive property.

The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has amplified the religious importance of Janakpur, and it will dramatically increase the number of Indian guests in the coming years. Similarly, Janakpur is a place for Hindu tourists, but it can be equally appealing for all tourists who know about ancient architecture.

Duke Nepal Adventure is the ideal travel operator as Duke Nepal has expertise in organizing all kinds of tour packages with its speciality in Religious tour packages.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 3: Kathmandu- Janakpur

Day 4: Janakpur Sightseeing
Visit to Janaki Temple, Bibaha Mandap, Ram Mandir, Jaleswor Mahadev Temple.

Day 5: Janakpur-Kathmandu

Day 6: Departure to onward destination.

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