Janakpur Literature Festivalजनकपुर साहित्य महोत्सव

VISIT

The city is
part of the story.

Janakpurdham—the cultural heart of Mithila in Nepal—hosts Janakpur Literature Festival across Janaki Mandir, historic neighbourhoods and the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Culture Center.

Heritage walk participants outside Janaki Mandir in 2026JANAKPURDHAM / NEPAL

START EXPLORING

Come curious.
Take it slow.

Begin with the city.
Let the stories follow.

Explore the surroundings of Janaki Mandir, make space for local art and food, and experience the city beyond the festival stage. Discover our festival speakers and evening music performances.

Open Janakpur on the map

BEYOND THE STAGE

A city we
walk together.

Drummers lead the heritage walk at Janakpur Literature Festival, 2026
Drummers lead the heritage walk, 2026Photo: Nepal Views
The heritage walk procession through Janakpur, 2026
The heritage walk through Janakpur, 2026Photo: Nepal Views

Janaki Mandir photograph: Nepal Views.

THE STORY CONTINUES

See you in Janakpur.

Be part of it