Private Transfer (Car or Scorpio)5 Days

Pashupatinath + Janaki Temple Tour

Kathmandu → Janakpur → Kathmandu

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Duration

5 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Best For

Pilgrims & Families

Transport

Private Transfer (Car or Scorpio)

Overview

Pashupatinath + Janaki Temple Tour

A focused 5-day pilgrimage connecting two of Nepal's most sacred Hindu shrines — Pashupatinath in Kathmandu and Janaki Mandir in Janakpur. Visit Kathmandu's temple circuit including Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Budhanilkantha, then drive to Janakpur for darshan at the historic Janaki Mandir and Ram Sita Vivah Mandap. All by private car from Kathmandu airport.

Why This Tour

Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Durbar Square — UNESCO World Heritage Site
Janaki Mandir — one of the most important Ram-Sita temples
Ram Sita Vivah Mandap in Janakpur
Comfortable private car travel — no flights needed
Hindi-speaking guide and all-inclusive meals

Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary

Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Rest and evening briefing about the yatra.

Airport pickup
Hotel check-in

Full day visiting Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, Budhanilkantha (sleeping Vishnu), and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Pashupatinath darshan
Swayambhunath and Boudhanath
Budhanilkantha
KTM Durbar Square

Drive from Kathmandu to Janakpur (6–7 hours) through the scenic hills and into the Terai plains. Arrive by evening. Check into hotel.

Scenic drive to Janakpur

Morning darshan at Janaki Mandir — the ornate marble temple dedicated to Goddess Sita. Visit Ram Sita Vivah Mandap. After darshan and lunch, return drive to Kathmandu (6–7 hours).

Janaki Mandir darshan
Ram Sita Vivah Mandap
Return to Kathmandu

Airport transfer for your departure flight. Farewell.

Airport transfer

What's Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

Please share your ID (Passport/Voter ID) and a passport-size photo at least 10 days before departure — required for permits and insurance processing.

Included

Private car transport throughout Nepal
4 nights hotel accommodation (twin sharing)
All meals — pure vegetarian
Hindi-speaking pilgrimage guide
All temple permits and entry fees
Kathmandu sightseeing with transport
Airport transfers
Travel insurance within Nepal

Not Included

International flights
Nepal visa fee
Personal expenses and tips
Camera/video fees at monuments
Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Experience

What to Expect

Kathmandu Temple Circuit

Visit five major sacred sites — Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Budhanilkantha, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Pashupatinath Darshan

Nepal's holiest Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati river. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it draws millions of devotees annually.

The Drive to Janakpur

Travel from the Kathmandu valley through hills and into the flat Terai plains — a landscape completely different from the mountains.

Janaki Mandir

The ornate marble temple in Janakpur dedicated to Goddess Sita. Built in Rajput-Mughal style, it marks the birthplace of Sita and the site of Ram-Sita's marriage.

Ram Sita Vivah Mandap

The sacred site where Lord Ram and Goddess Sita were married, according to the Ramayana. A major pilgrimage destination.

Food & Comfort

Pure vegetarian meals at every stop. Comfortable hotels in Kathmandu and Janakpur with clean rooms and hot water.

Planning

Best Time to Visit

Autumn

Sep – Nov

Recommended

Pleasant weather in both Kathmandu and Janakpur. Clear skies and comfortable temperatures.

Spring

Mar – May

Recommended

Warm weather. Ram Navami celebrations in Janakpur (March/April) are spectacular.

Winter

Dec – Feb

Not Ideal

Cool in Kathmandu, mild in Janakpur. Good travel conditions. Fewer crowds.

Monsoon

Jun – Aug

Not Ideal

Hot and humid in Janakpur. Rain in Kathmandu. Roads can be affected. Less ideal but possible.

Getting There

How to Reach

Arrive in Kathmandu

Flight

Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport. Our guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel.

Kathmandu Sightseeing

Full day

Full day visiting Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Budhanilkantha, and Durbar Square.

Drive to Janakpur

6–7 hrs

Drive from Kathmandu through hills and into the Terai plains to Janakpur.

Janaki Mandir Darshan

Half day

Visit the ornate marble temple dedicated to Goddess Sita and Ram Sita Vivah Mandap.

Return to Kathmandu

6–7 hrs

Drive back to Kathmandu for your departure.

Gallery

Tour Photos

Pashupatinath + Janaki Temple Tour photo 1

FAQ

Common Questions

The drive from Kathmandu to Janakpur takes 6–7 hours. The road goes through scenic hills before descending into the flat Terai plains. Travel is by comfortable private car.

Janaki Mandir in Janakpur is dedicated to Goddess Sita (Janaki). It marks the birthplace of Sita and is near the Ram Sita Vivah Mandap where Lord Ram and Sita were married according to the Ramayana.

Yes, this is an easy tour with no altitude or trekking. All travel is by private car on paved roads. Temples are accessible.

A valid Indian passport or Voter ID and a passport-size photo. Share these at least 10 days before departure for permits and insurance.

Yes, all meals are 100% pure vegetarian. Sattvic (no onion/garlic) options available on request — inform us at booking.

Yes, we can extend this tour to include Muktinath, Pokhara, Chitwan, or Lumbini. Contact us for a custom itinerary.