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Lumbini & Janakpur · Where Sita Was Born and the Buddha First Walked

6N/7D: birthplace of the Buddha and Mata Sita's Janakpurdham

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6 Nights / 7 Days(6N/7D)
Nepal, Madhesh & Lumbini Provinces
easy pace
Great for family, senior, couples

Destinations: Kathmandu → Janakpur → Dhanushadham → Lumbini

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Overview

About this Lumbini & Janakpur trip

A gentle pilgrimage across Nepal's Terai plains to two birthplaces revered across India. In Janakpur, the ancient Mithila capital of King Janak, offer prayers at the white marble Janaki Mandir, see the Vivah Mandap where Lord Rama and Sita were married, and join the evening aarti at the holy sagars. Visit Dhanushadham, where a fragment of Shiva's bow is said to have fallen. Then fly via Kathmandu to Lumbini, the UNESCO-listed birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, for the Maya Devi Temple and its marker stone, the Ashoka Pillar of 249 BCE, the Puskarini pond and the international monasteries of the Sacred Garden. Kathmandu's Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath complete the circuit.

Janaki Mandir and Vivah Mandap in Janakpur, and Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, with Kathmandu darshan.

Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Stay: 4-star in Kathmandu, 3–4 star / best-available in Janakpur and Lumbini
Transport: Flights from Hyderabad, Nepal domestic flights, private AC vehicle
Best time: October to March; Vivah Panchami (Nov–Dec) and Ram Navami are festive but crowded; April–June is very hot in the Terai
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why travel to Lumbini and Janakpur with us

Domestic flights instead of long drives across the Terai
Evening aarti at Janaki Mandir and Ganga Sagar
Local Mithila guide in Janakpur and a Buddhist heritage guide in Lumbini
Electric rickshaw tour of Lumbini's monastic zone
Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath darshan in Kathmandu
Pure vegetarian meals; Jain meals on request

Trip highlights

Janaki Mandir
Vivah Mandap
Dhanushadham
Maya Devi Temple
Ashoka Pillar
World Peace Pagoda
Pashupatinath

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Lumbini & Janakpur

7 days, planned end to end

D1
- Fly Hyderabad to Kathmandu (via Delhi)
- Transfer to hotel
- Evening aarti at Pashupatinath
- Welcome dinner
D2
- Morning flight Kathmandu–Janakpur (about 25 minutes)
- Check in and rest
- First darshan at Janaki Mandir
- Evening aarti at the temple
D3
- Vivah Mandap, where Ram–Sita vivah is re-enacted at Vivah Panchami
- Ram Mandir and Lakshman Mandir
- Dhanushadham, site of the broken bow of Shiva (about 18 km)
- Aarti at Ganga Sagar and Dhanush Sagar
D4
- Morning prayers at Janaki Mandir
- Fly Janakpur–Kathmandu–Bhairahawa
- Drive to Lumbini (about 30 minutes)
- Evening walk along the Sacred Garden
D5
- Maya Devi Temple and the marker stone of the exact birthplace
- Ashoka Pillar and the Puskarini pond
- Electric rickshaw through the East and West monastic zones
- World Peace Pagoda at sunset
D6
- Optional meditation session at a monastery
- Fly Bhairahawa–Kathmandu
- Swayambhunath stupa
- Farewell dinner
D7
- Budhanilkantha darshan (time permitting)
- Shopping in Thamel
- Transfer to Kathmandu airport
- Fly home to Hyderabad

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

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Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Kathmandu via Delhi
Domestic flights Kathmandu–Janakpur, Janakpur–Bhairahawa (via Kathmandu) and Bhairahawa–Kathmandu
2 nights 4-star hotel in Kathmandu, 2 nights best-available hotel in Janakpur, 2 nights 3–4 star hotel in Lumbini, twin sharing
Daily pure vegetarian breakfast and dinner
Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
Local guides in Janakpur and Lumbini
Lumbini Sacred Garden entry and electric rickshaw tour
Travel insurance up to age 70

Not included

Lunches
Puja, dakshina and donations at temples and monasteries
Camera fees where applicable
Personal expenses and tips
GST and TCS as applicable

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

4-star in Kathmandu, 3–4 star / best-available in Janakpur and Lumbini

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Flights from Hyderabad, Nepal domestic flights, private AC vehicle

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Kathmandu · Fly to Janakpur · Janakpur & Dhanushadham · Janakpur to Lumbini · Lumbini · Lumbini to Kathmandu · Departure

Route

Route map

6 stops from start to finish

HyderabadStart
2KathmanduStop 2
3JanakpurStop 3
4DhanushadhamStop 4
5LumbiniStop 5
KathmanduFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March; Vivah Panchami (Nov–Dec) and Ram Navami are festive but crowded; April–June is very hot in the Terai

Things to carry

Indian passport or Voter ID card
Light cotton clothes and a shawl for winter mornings
Modest clothing for temples and monasteries
Slip-on footwear — shoes come off often
Sunscreen, cap and water bottle
Mosquito repellent
Personal medicines
Indian rupees in ₹100 notes

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa?

No. Indian citizens visit Nepal without a visa using a valid passport or Voter ID card. Please carry the same ID you used to book domestic flights.

Can we do this trip by road from India?

Yes. Janakpur is close to the Jaynagar border in Bihar and Lumbini is about 25 km from the Sunauli border near Gorakhpur. We offer a road-only version starting from Gorakhpur or Darbhanga on request.

Is there anything special about Vivah Panchami?

Vivah Panchami celebrates the wedding of Ram and Sita, with a re-enactment and processions in Janakpur. Hotels sell out early, so book at least 3 months ahead for these dates.

Is Lumbini suitable for seniors?

Yes. The Sacred Garden is flat, and we use electric rickshaws between the monasteries, which are spread over a large area. Wheelchairs are available at the Maya Devi Temple.

What kind of food will we get?

Janakpur and Lumbini have simple vegetarian north-Indian and Mithila meals. We pre-arrange pure vegetarian menus and can arrange Jain food with notice.

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