Janakpur Nepal East-West tour Day-2 // Mithila kingdom, Train Station

We have been travel from a beautiful place of Nepal called Lamjung and we just reached Janakpur which is 382km from our place Lamjung on Aprilia SR 150 .. During the Treta Yug/ period about 12,000 years ago Janakpur used to be the capital of King Janak’s Kingdom of Mithila. Known as the capital of Province 2 today, Janakpur the birthplace of Janaki or Sita, the consort of Lord Ram, is an important religious pilgrimage site in the Terai plains, in south central Nepal. Apart from being mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana, Janakpur is also famous for its temples, ponds, Mithila art and vibrant festivals. The prime attraction of Janakpur is the magnificent temple dedicated to Sita called the Janaki Mandir. Known as the cultural center for Hindus in the Terai plains of Nepal, Janakpur has held a special significance for Indian travelers since centuries. janakpur janakimandir Janaki Temple Nepal Railway Janakpur Dham Purbeli Koshi