Janakpur Dham Rail Station, located in Janakpur, Nepal, serves as one of the key railway stations in the country. It is an iconic representation of the connection between Nepal and India as it provides pivotal cross-border railway service, which solidifies trade and tourism between the two nations. The Janakpur Railway, also known as the Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway, has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. It was originally established to transport timber from the forests of Janakpur to India. Today, the station has been modernized and serves as a significant transit point for pilgrims visiting the sacred city of Janakpur. The city is renowned for its temple of Goddess Sita and is a prominent religious site for Hindus, with the Janakpur Dham Rail Station being a major gateway for visitors coming to join various festivals and rituals. Architecturally, the station boasts a blend of traditional Nepali and modern structures, reflecting its importance in the region.
Very nice place to visit. You can see lots of temples and ponds which has historic importance. Overall nice experience. Must visit.
NARENDRAR187
Wrote on 22nd Jul, 2019
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Small station with few train connectivity. The new station work is under progress and it is broad gauge. And old station is narrow gauge line.
apsaratreks
Wrote on 26th Nov, 2018
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I went after two days trip in Chitwan . Janakpur is less talked place but I wanted to go there since long time. I discovered mithila painting , dance and music , ramjanaki mandir with many devoteesin..
As Nepal doesn't have their own railway infrastructure, this railway station was build by India. It was meant for a narrow gauge train connecting Nepal (Janakpur) with India (Jainagar).
The narrow g..
Place bears the importance of Lord Ram & Sita marriage. The temple is so big that you will love it at first sight. Near this temple there is mandap where Lord Ram was married. This temple needs some c..