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Janakpur and Mithila
Eastern Terai
Enter the colour, devotion and living art of Mithila through Janaki Mandir, local artists and city streets.
- Duration
- 3days
- Best seasons
October to March
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
- Best time
- October to March
- How to get there
- Direct flights and roads link Kathmandu with Janakpur. The centre works well on foot and by rickshaw.
- Best for
- Art, faith, architecture and living culture.
- Combine with
- Koshi Tappu, Chitwan or Kathmandu.
- Travel well
- Ask before photographing ceremonies or artists. Dress modestly at sacred sites.
Janakpur is one of Nepal’s most important pilgrimage cities and the cultural heart of Mithila. Go beyond Janaki Mandir to meet artists, notice painted courtyards, visit sacred ponds and understand how faith remains part of contemporary life.
What to experience
- Janaki Mandir
- Mithila painting and women artists
- Sacred ponds
- Temple atmosphere and local food
Want this in your trip?
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