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One of the many things that make Nepal a melting pot for tourism is its innate ability to preserve its past. Many Nepal towns, provinces and cities have clung to the notion that for them to move forward, they must never forget where they came from. If you want to see Nepal in its full glory, then get a plane ticket to Janakpur.
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Despite the fact that it is a border town where commerce and businesses are usual, there’s an air of sophistication and grandeur floating through the air, making you feel like you’re in a high-class setting. The scent of a rich heritage and a strong cultural background is very eminent in Janakpur, exposing travelers to ruins and structures, the crowded markets and the ancient streets that have witnessed history unfold.
Get in touch with customs and traditions that many thought have died due modernization, and go home with an elated heart that only Janakpur can offer.
Location
Specifically, Janakpur is part of the Terai Province, which is perched within the Himalayan Mountains’ forested, alluvial and marshy terrain. Janakpur is elevated at 243 feet above sea level, classified as a sub-metropolitan area and is home to 169,287 residents as of 2015.
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Janakpur covers a total land area of 38.69 square miles and is surrounded by numerous bodies of waters such as ponds and rivers, some of which are Rato, Balan, Jalad and Kamala.
Climate
Oddly, Janakpur follows its own set of seasons and climate classifications, but the best time to be here for a smooth sailing vacation would be the months of September until March. The town holds six seasons in total, which are known as Basant Ritu, Hemanta Ritu, Barsha Ritu, Grisma Ritu, Shishir Ritu and Sharad Ritu.
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The temperature starts to rise in Janakpur starting in April and can stretch up to September, with an all-time high of 34.8-degrees Celsius. When December kicks in, frigid weather is experienced which stretches up until February. For rainfall accumulation, Janakpur collates a total of 61.22 inches with July and August considered to be the wettest months.
Transportation
The only railway system used in Janakpur right now is Janakpur Railway. As for air travel, Janakpur does have a domestic airport which has connecting flights to Nepalese cities like Kathmandu.
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If you want to roam around the city, you can subscribe to methods such as cycle rickshaws, taxi cabs for more personalized travel, city buses which are routed to transport you to more specific places and even bicycles, a method that most Janakpur locals use.
What to See
Janaki Mandir
Dubbed as one of the most intricate structures in Nepal, travelers frequent Janakpur to get a glimpse of the legendary Janaki Mandir. This wondrous feat of architecture is actually a temple made for Sita, the known heroine of Ramayana.
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Despite the disastrous 2015 Sri Lankan earthquake, the Janaki Mandir still stands mightily in its full glory; a fact that amazes most people.
Ram Sita Bibaha Mandir
The Ram Sita Bibaha Mandir is an odd piece of architecture that is located just next to Janaki Mandir. This specific location marks the spot where Rama and Sita were married.
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Featured in this wondrous temple is an intricately-designed pagoda which houses Rama and Sita life-size models for you to feast your eyes on.
Traditional Villages
If you ever roam around the whole city of Janakpur, you’d probably come across the legendary Traditional Villages which adorn the streets with its color and flamboyance.
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Attributing each of the house’s designs to the traditional Mithila concept, feast your eyes on mud walls that become more interesting with different hues derived to form different paintings.
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