Major city · Nepal
Janakpur
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Janakpur for the Janaki Temple, ponds and Mithila crafts; no need to stay overnight unless on a pilgrimage festival.
Janakpur is the historic capital of the Mithila Kingdom and a major Hindu pilgrimage centre. The 19th‑century Janaki Temple, sacred ponds and Mithila art can be explored in one to two days, with budget dharmasalas for short stays.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, dry)
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, flooding risk)
- Airport
- JPN
- Nights
- 0–1 (overnight only for festivals)
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Janakpur100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Janakpur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyJanakpur is generally safe for visitors; petty theft can occur in crowded markets and festivals…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJPN Janakpur Airport (Daily 3‑4 flights to Kathmandu, ~20‑25 min).
- Getting aroundHuman‑powered rickshaws, e‑rickshaws and auto‑rickshaws are the main local transport; city buses run on the ring road; taxis are not yet available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDharmasala / Yatri Niwas, a night, per personNPR 0
- Mid-range bedHotel (Manaki, Sita Palace), a night, per roomNPR 3,000
- High-end bedHotel (Manaki, Sita Palace), a night, per roomNPR 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 800 · Mid NPR 1,500 · High NPR 3,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JPN Janakpur Airport (Daily 3‑4 flights to Kathmandu, ~20‑25 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Janakpur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Human‑powered rickshaws, e‑rickshaws and auto‑rickshaws are the main local transport; city buses run on the ring road; taxis are not yet available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jaleshwor (border town)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local bus from Janakpur Bus Terminal, every 20 min
Visit Jaleshwar Mahadev temple.
Dhanusha Dham
goDoor to door: ≈40 min
Local bus, every 30 min
Historic shrine linked to Shiva's bow.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dharmasala / Yatri Niwas
Free or very cheap, basic facilities, near bus park.
Janaki Lodge / Mithila Guesthouse
Mid‑range guesthouses in market area, ~NR 800–1500 per night.
Manaki Hotel / Sita Palace Hotel
Higher‑end hotels near Shiv Chowk, NR 2000+ per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NR 800–1,200 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- NR 1,200–2,000 excl. bed (check)
- High
- NR 2,000+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Dharmasala / Yatri Niwas1 × 1 night × NPR 0 | NPR 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 800 | NPR 800 |
| Kathmandu‑Janakpur flight (round‑trip)1 × NPR 12,000 · check | NPR 12,000 |
| E‑rickshaw ride (short trips)1 × NPR 150 · check | NPR 150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,295 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 14,245 per person per day, bed included | NPR 14,245 |
Free or very low cost, basic.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | NR 300–600 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | NR 30–50 |
| Rickshaw ride (short distance) | NR 50–150 |
| Bus ticket Kathmandu → Janakpur | NR 1000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus tickets from Kathmandu cost around NPR 1000; highway restaurants can be pricey and unhygienic – carry food and water.
- Rickshaw fares are unmetered; agree on price before boarding.
- The historic narrow‑gauge railway is suspended since 2013; check for any revival before planning a train ride.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathmandu → Janakpur flight: ≈ NR 12,000 one‑way (check)
- Local bus Kathmandu → Janakpur: ≈ NR 1,000 one‑way
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kaha cha?)
Check latest flight schedules; bus times may vary.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Janakpur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, dry) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, flooding risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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