⭐ Highlights
- Visit the sacred Mithila Kingdom of King Janaka where Lord Ram and Goddess Sita were married
- Explore Janakpur Dham, birthplace of Goddess Sita
- Visit Dhanusha Dham, site of Lord Shiva’s broken bow
- Experience rich Mithila art, culture, and local villages
- Jungle safari in Chitwan National Park (One-Horned Rhino & Royal Bengal Tiger)
- Experience authentic Tharu culture and lifestyle
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple, UNESCO sites, and sacred temples in Kathmandu
- Pay homage to the Living Goddess Kumari
- Optional Everest Mountain Flight and local market visits
🗺️ Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing (Pashupatinath, Boudhanilkantha, Boudhanath) + optional Everest Flight
Day 03: Fly to Janakpur (25 min) + Janakpur sightseeing
Day 04: Visit Dhanusha Dham + Drive to Chitwan (4 hrs)
Day 05: Full day jungle activities in Chitwan
Day 06: Fly back to Kathmandu + Swayambhunath & Durbar Square
Day 07: Departure from Kathmandu
📖 Overview
Janakpur is one of the most sacred religious and cultural cities of Nepal, located in the southeastern Terai region. It is deeply connected with the Hindu epic Ramayana as the birthplace of Goddess Sita and the marriage site of Lord Ram and Sita.
The city is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and a cultural center of the Mithila civilization, known for its unique art, traditions, and festivals.
Nearby Dhanusha Dham is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva’s broken bow was found during Ram’s marriage challenge set by King Janaka.
The tour combines spiritual exploration in Janakpur with wildlife adventure in Chitwan National Park, home to rare species like the One-Horned Rhinoceros and Royal Bengal Tiger.
This journey also includes Kathmandu’s UNESCO heritage sites and optional Everest Mountain Flight, making it a perfect blend of culture, religion, and nature.
🧭 Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m)
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel. Evening welcome dinner with cultural program.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Dinner
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Budhanilkantha Temple. Optional Everest Mountain Flight available.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Fly to Janakpur & Sightseeing
Fly to Janakpur and explore Janaki Temple, Ram Temple, Vivaha Mandap, Gangasagar, and Mithila Art Centre.
Accommodation: Hotel in Janakpur
Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Dhanusha Dham & Drive to Chitwan
Visit Dhanusha Dham and continue drive to Chitwan. Evening Tharu cultural program.
Accommodation: Lodge in Chitwan
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 05: Chitwan Jungle Activities
Activities include canoe ride, jungle walk, bird watching, village tour, and safari to see rhinos and possibly tigers.
Accommodation: Lodge in Chitwan
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 06: Fly to Kathmandu & Sightseeing
Fly back to Kathmandu. Visit Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Evening farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 07: Departure
Transfer to airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
💰 Cost Information
✔️ Cost Includes:
- Airport pickup and drop service
- 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu (BB plan)
- 1 night hotel in Janakpur (BB plan)
- 2 nights lodge in Chitwan (all meals + jungle activities)
- Kathmandu–Janakpur–Chitwan–Kathmandu flights
- All sightseeing tours with English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees for monuments
- All transfers in private vehicle
- Jungle safari activities & national park fees
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- 24/7 assistance
❌ Cost Excludes:
- International airfare
- Nepal visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days)
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, drinks, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Emergency evacuation or natural disasters
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions