From Sita’s Birthplace to Shiva’s Abode
Janakpuri Dham – Pashupatinath Temple Tour
Walk the courtyards of Janaki Mandir in Janakpur — the birthplace of Mother Sita — then receive the evening aarti and full darshan of Pashupatinath in one graceful six-day dham yatra.
Yatra Overview
“In Janakpur the Mother was born; in Kathmandu the Father waits — one yatra, two homes of the divine.”
Janakpur, the ancient capital of Mithila, is the birthplace of Sita and the place of her divine wedding to Lord Ram. The marble Janaki Mandir and the Vivah Mandap draw pilgrims from across the world, and the ponds and gardens of the dham hold the quiet of the Ramayana.
This tour gives Janakpur two full sacred days — evening aarti at Janaki Mandir, morning darshan at the birthplace and Vivah Mandap, and Dhanusha Dham — before flying to Kathmandu for Pashupatinath evening aarti and complete morning darshan with Guhyeshwari and Budhanilkantha.
Short, gentle and deeply fulfilling, it is an ideal first dham yatra for families and for those honouring the divine mother and father together.
Dham Tour Highlights
- Janaki Mandir — the marble palace-temple of Mother Sita in Janakpur
- Sita birthplace & Vivah Mandap darshan with pandit-led puja
- Dhanusha Dham & Ganga Sagar pond of the Mithila kings
- Evening aarti at Janaki Mandir with devotional bhajan
- Pashupatinath evening aarti and full morning darshan
- Guhyeshwari Shaktipeeth & Budhanilkantha in the valley
- Scenic flight over the Terai plains between the two dhams
- Pure veg sattvik meals on all package days
Day-by-Day Sacred Itinerary
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Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer
Greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Evening yatra briefing and rest. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
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Fly to Janakpur — Janaki Mandir Aarti
Morning flight over the Terai plains to Janakpur. Afternoon check-in, then evening aarti and bhajan at the marble Janaki Mandir. Overnight Janakpur hotel.
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Janakpur Full Dham Darshan
Morning darshan and puja at Janaki Mandir, then the Sita birthplace shrine, Vivah Mandap of the divine wedding, and the sacred Ganga Sagar pond. Afternoon at Ram Mandir and the old Mithila bazaar. Overnight Janakpur hotel.
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Dhanusha Dham → Fly to Kathmandu → Pashupatinath Aarti
Morning drive to Dhanusha Dham, the forest shrine of the broken bow, then fly to Kathmandu and join the evening aarti at Pashupatinath Temple. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
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Pashupatinath Full Darshan, Guhyeshwari & Budhanilkantha
Morning abhishek and full darshan at Pashupatinath with our pandit, then Guhyeshwari Shaktipeeth and Jal Narayan at Budhanilkantha. Evening farewell dinner. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
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Completion Ceremony & Airport Transfer
After breakfast, a completion ceremony with certificate is held, then transfer to the airport as per your flight schedule. Jai Siya Ram!
Cost Includes & Excludes
✓Included in the Yatra
- All airport pickups & drops by Mount Kailash Travel
- Local 4-star hotel in Kathmandu with veg buffet breakfast
- Pure veg sattvik meals on all package days as per the itinerary
- All sightseeing, transfers & overland journeys by private tourist vehicle
- Entrance fees & permits for all temples, monuments & conservation areas listed
- Pandit service for all scheduled pujas, aarti & ritual arrangements
- English-speaking spiritual tour guide & full support team
- Government-licensed trek guide, porters & camping crew (trek journeys)
- Sankalpa Puja at Pashupatinath before departure & thanksgiving puja on return
- All applicable government taxes & service charges
- Yatra completion certificate
- Domestic flights Kathmandu – Janakpur both ways
✕Not Included
- Travel insurance — mandatory for all participants
- Nepal entry visa fees (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Beverages (soft drinks, bottled water, tea, coffee) & personal expenses
- Donations, puja offerings & personal ritual expenses at temples
- Tips for staff — customary gratuities
- Helicopter / domestic flight fees where marked optional
- Additional costs from natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances beyond the organizer’s control
- Anything not mentioned under “Included in the Yatra”
Important Information
Booking & Advance
A 20% advance confirms your booking; the balance is settled 30 days prior to departure from Kathmandu. Rescheduling is possible at the updated trip cost, subject to availability.
Departures
Private and group-joining departures run throughout the year. Full-moon, festival and special sadhana departures are announced in advance — enquire for the next confirmed date.
Meals & Accommodation
Pure veg sattvik breakfast, lunch & dinner on package days. Comfortable hotels and guest houses on twin sharing; simple teahouses or tents on trek days.
Fitness & Preparation
Temple tours are suitable for all ages. Trek journeys involve 4–7 hours of walking per day at altitude — a basic fitness routine before travel is recommended.
What to Carry
Warm layers, rain protection, sturdy walking shoes, personal medicines, a day pack and your sadhana items. A detailed packing list is shared with your confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
30+ days prior: no charges. 15–29 days: 25% of tour cost. 7–14 days: 50%. Within 7 days: non-refundable. Extra costs from unavoidable itinerary changes are borne by the pilgrim.
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