The short answer
Jaynagar in Bihar is the railhead for the Janakpur side. A rail link runs from Jaynagar to Kurtha in Nepal, and from there Janakpur is a short onward trip by road. It suits pilgrims on the Ramayan circuit who start from Ayodhya, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur or Patna.
Check train timings carefully, as services are limited, and have a road transfer ready in case the schedule does not suit. After Janakpur, travellers often continue by road towards Kathmandu or loop back to India.
Key facts
- Rail
- Jaynagar to Kurtha
- Goal
- Janakpur
- Good for
- Ramayan pilgrims
- Onward
- Kathmandu by road
How it works
- Reach JaynagarBy rail or road.
- Take the cross-border train or carAs scheduled.
- Arrive KurthaNepal side.
- Drive to JanakpurShort transfer.
- Visit Janaki MandirNext morning.
Insider tip
Verify the current train timetable before locking dates.
Avoid this
Do not assume trains run daily.
Related questions
How long to Janakpur?
Short, but depends on train timing.
Is it a pilgrim route?
Yes, linked with Sita.
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