Places to visit in Sitamarhi
3 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.
Ramayana sites 3
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Punaura Dham Janki Mandir Official source
Temple of Sita at Punaura with Sita Kund, said to be her birthplace, and the site of Saint Pundrik's ashram; Sita Rasoi has fed pilgrims since 27 January 2019. Open 6 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
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Haleshwar Sthan Official source
Shiva temple; open 6 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
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Panth Pakar Official source
Open 6 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
In depth: Punaura Dham Janki Mandir
Punaura Dham is revered as the birthplace of Sita, with the Janki Mandir and the Sita Kund tank at its heart. The Mahavir Mandir Trust runs Sita Rasoi, a free kitchen for pilgrims, and a daily bus that links Punaura with Haleshwar Sthan, Panth Pakar and Janakpur across the border in Nepal.
At a glance
- Type
- Pilgrimage temple Official source
- Significance
- Linked to the birth of Sita; Sita Kund (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Distance
- About 5 km west of Sitamarhi (Bihar Tourism) Official source
- Timings
- 6 AM-6 PM; free (Bihar Tourism district page) Official source
- Time needed
- Half a day
History and significance
- Ashram
- Saint Pundrik's ashram stood here (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- Sita Rasoi
- Started 27 January 2019 by the Mahavir Mandir Trust (Bihar Tourism). Official source
What to see
- Janki Mandir
- Main temple.
- Sita Kund
- Tank said to be Sita's birthplace.
- Sita Rasoi
- Food for pilgrims.
Visiting
- Timings
- 6 AM-6 PM (Bihar Tourism district page). Official source
- Entry
- Free. Official source
- Circuit bus
- Daily Mahavir Mandir Trust bus to Haleshwar Sthan, Panth Pakar and Janakpur (Nepal), returning in the evening (Bihar Tourism). Official source
Festivals
- Religious festivals
- Influx during festivals (Bihar Tourism); Sitamarhi Mahotsav listed by Incredible India, dates to confirm. Not yet verified
Visitor guidelines
- Remove footwear and offer prayers respectfully (Bihar Tourism).
- Carry ID if crossing to Janakpur.
How to reach Punaura Dham Janki Mandir
- By road
- About 5 km west of Sitamarhi (Bihar Tourism). Official source
- By train
- Sitamarhi station (to confirm). Not yet verified
- By air
- Darbhanga (DBR) or Patna (PAT).
Month by month
| Month | Temp °C | Sunrise | Sunset | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | IMD normals to add | 06:38 | 17:16 | Cold; fog possible |
| Feb | IMD normals to add | 06:25 | 17:40 | Best |
| Mar | IMD normals to add | 05:59 | 17:57 | Good; warming |
| Apr | IMD normals to add | 05:26 | 18:11 | Hot |
| May | IMD normals to add | 05:01 | 18:27 | Very hot |
| Jun | IMD normals to add | 04:54 | 18:42 | Hot; monsoon arrives |
| Jul | IMD normals to add | 05:04 | 18:44 | Monsoon |
| Aug | IMD normals to add | 05:20 | 18:26 | Monsoon; floods in the north |
| Sep | IMD normals to add | 05:33 | 17:54 | Rain easing |
| Oct | IMD normals to add | 05:46 | 17:21 | Good; Durga Puja |
| Nov | IMD normals to add | 06:07 | 16:59 | Best; Chhath and Sonepur |
| Dec | IMD normals to add | 06:29 | 16:58 | Cool; fog possible |
Suggested plans
- Half day
- Punaura Dham and Sita Kund.
- Full day
- Trust bus circuit: Haleshwar Sthan, Panth Pakar, Janakpur.
How to reach Sitamarhi
- By train
- Sitamarhi station.
- By air
- Darbhanga (DBR); Patna (PAT).
- By road
- NH-227 (to confirm).
- Headquarters
- Dumra
- Coast
- Landlocked; borders Nepal
Best time to visit Sitamarhi
- Best time
- September to April (Bihar Tourism)
- Climate
- Hot summers, monsoon floods, cool winters.
Dates to plan around in Bihar
- Harihar Kshetra Sonepur Mela — Sonepur, Saran: Begins 22 Nov 2026; main days 23-24 Nov (Patna Press)
- Chhath Puja (Kartik) — Across Bihar; Deo Sun Temple, Aurangabad: November 2026; exact dates to confirm
- Navratri and Dussehra — Ugratara Sthan, Mahishi; Ami Sthan, Saran: October; more than a lakh at Mahishi on Dussehra (Bihar Tourism)
- Chaitra fair — Thawe, Gopalganj: March-April (Bihar Tourism)
- Bishua / Chait Sankranti mela — Kakolat, Nawada: Mid-April, three days (Bihar Tourism)
- Sawan (Shravan) crowds — Ashok Dham, Lakhisarai; Garibnath, Muzaffarpur; Kapileswarsthan, Madhubani: July-August
- Ramnavami and Shivaratri — Mundeshwari, Kaimur: Dates vary (Bihar Tourism)
- Kartik Purnima bathing — Dekuli Dham, Sheohar: November (Wikipedia)
Where to stay in Sitamarhi
No stays have been verified for Sitamarhi yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.
Quick answers about Sitamarhi
What is Sitamarhi known for?
Punaura Dham, revered as Sita's birthplace, and the Ramayana sites near the Nepal border.
What is the one place not to miss in Sitamarhi?
Punaura Dham Janki Mandir. Temple of Sita at Punaura with Sita Kund, said to be her birthplace, and the site of Saint Pundrik's ashram; Sita Rasoi has fed pilgrims since 27 January 2019. Open 6 AM-6 PM, free (Bihar Tourism).
Which is the nearest railway station to Sitamarhi?
Sitamarhi station.
Which is the nearest airport to Sitamarhi?
Darbhanga (DBR); Patna (PAT).
When is the best time to visit Sitamarhi?
September to April (Bihar Tourism)
How many places are there to visit in Sitamarhi?
Our guide lists 3 places in Sitamarhi district, Bihar, across ramayana sites.
Nearby, in neighbouring districts
- Dekuli Dham (Baba Bhuvaneshwar Nath), Sheohar — Shiva temple with Parvati, Kaal Bhairava and Hanuman shrines; Mahashivratri, Sawan Mondays and Kartik Purnima bathing draw crowds; devotees carry Bagmati water from Dubbaghat (Wikipedia).