Janakpur Dham
Janakpur Dham, the capital of Nepal's Madhesh Province, is the country's central hub for Maithili language and culture, and draws religious visitors as the city traditionally identified as the birthplace of the Hindu deity Sita and the capital of the ancient Videha kingdom — a designation made in the early 18th century, though without archaeological backing. The walkable centre has a concentration of temples and religious sites, and a rail link connects the city to Jainagar across the border in India.
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- Population195,438
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 27 km17 mi
Janakpur Dham: quick answers
Where is Janakpur Dham?
Janakpur Dham is in Nepal, about 124 km77 miles in a straight line from Kathmandu.
How do you get to Janakpur Dham?
The nearest airport is Janakpur (JKR), about 11 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Janakpur Dham?
The warmest month is May, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is July, with about 415 mm16.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Janakpur Dham?
OpenStreetMap lists 30 restaurants, 1 café and 32 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.