Janakpur, in the eastern Terai, is home to the Janaki Mandir and the heart of Mithila culture. Its hotels are mostly simple, mid-range city hotels; book early for festivals.
Quick answer: Hotel Sitasharan is a two-star member of the Hotel Association Nepal in Janakpurdham. Several other simple hotels lie within a short ride of the Janaki Mandir. Book well ahead for Vivah Panchami (November–December), when pilgrims fill the city.
Where to stay
- Hotel Sitasharan, Janakpurdham (HAN two-star).
- Small hotels near the Janaki Mandir and Ram Mandir, convenient for evening aarti.
Getting there
- Flights from Kathmandu take about 30 minutes.
- By road, 6–8 hours from Kathmandu.
- The Jaynagar–Kurtha train connects Janakpur with Jaynagar in Bihar.
Tips
- October–March is the most comfortable season; April–June is very hot.
- Air conditioning matters outside winter.
- Visit the Janakpur Women's Art Centre for Mithila painting.
See our Janakpur travel guide.
Hotel categories follow the Hotel Association Nepal member directory (checked October 2026). The directory lists HAN members only.