Janakpur is renowned for its divine heritage and vibrant tradition. In addition to being the birthplace of the goddess Sita, Janakpur is also a symbol of spiritual richness. One can explore the bustling streets with beautiful artwork, and vibrant markets and become fully immersed in a unique cultural experience. Explore Janakpur’s sacred legacy, where mythology comes to life, offering the visitors a profound journey into the heart of Nepal’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Upon arrival at the TIA, Kathmandu, meet and greet with our office representative. Then, you will be transferred to the designated hotel. Our representative will escort you to the hotel and assist you with the check-in process. After a short briefing on the trip, the rest of the day is leisure. In the evening, you can stroll around Thamel’s local market, a tourist hub. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
On the second day, you will have breakfast at the hotel, and you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Janakpur, a religious pilgrimage site in the Terai Plains of Nepal. The Mithila culture was believed to have originated from this region nearly 2000 years ago (Ramayana era). Janakpur was also mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayan as the birthplace of Mithila King Janak’s daughter, Janaki, popularly known as “Goddess Sita,” as well as the place of her marriage to Maryada Pursotam Lord Ram of Ayodhya.
Upon arrival, you will visit Janaki Temple, also known as Janakpurdham, which was built in the same place where Goddess Sita was born. Its three-storied structure is one of the most significant models of Nepalese Mithila art, Mughal style, and Koiri architecture. The Swayambar between Goddess Sita and Lord Ram was carried out in the nearby temple, Vivaha Mandap. Some Major festivals that are celebrated in this temple are Ram Nawami, Chaat, and Bibawan Panchami
After the visit, you will be transferred to the airport to fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
The day of your trip will start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. On the day, you will visit one of Nepal’s most sacred religious Shiva temples, Pashupatinath. It is Kathmandu’s most visited temple of Lord Shiva. Its main attraction is the unique Shiva Linga, which displays the eight faces of Lord Shiva.
Then, you will visit the holiest shrine of Buddhists and the largest stupa in the world, Bouddhatha. The stupa’s massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and Asia. It represents the Tibetan culture in Kathmandu. In the stupa, there are giant pairs of eyes looking out from the four sides, which refer to Buddha’s eyes and the wisdom eyes. These eyes symbolize the all-seeing ability of the Buddha.
Swyambhunath Stupa, the golden spire of the 5th century, is popularly known as “The Monkey Temple.” It is an ancient religious structure atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley.
Patan Durbar Square is a medieval royal palace of the Lalitpur Malla king that consists of three different courtyards, i.e., Mulchowk, Sundari Chowk, and Keshab Narayan Chowk, which is an exquisite example of Nepalese art, culture, and architecture. The square has a huge collection of pagado-styled ancient temples; fine art and architecture carved and inscribed on wood and metal by our ancestors; statues; and idols.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Breakfast at the hotel, and you will be free until departure. You will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for the upcoming onward trip. Reaching the airport, the trip ends with a memorable experience in Nepal.
