Sitamarhi — Travel Guide
Sitamarhi is a town and the district headquarters of Sitamarhi district, Mithila, India. It is a part of the Tirhut Division. Rivers like Baghmati, Aghwara, Lakhandei and Manusmara flow through the Sitamarhi District. The northern part of Sitamarhi District falls in the foothills of the Himalaya. The moderate climate and the alluvial soil of the area make it the land of Rabi Cultivation. The district is also a commercial centre of rice, timber, hides and oilseeds. The historical significance of the Sitamarhi District is associated with the wife of Ram, Sita. According to a mythology, Mata Sita was born in an earthen pot under the land of this district, where her father Raja Janak found her while ploughing that land to seek the blessings of Lord Indra, for rain. Raja Janak dug a tank at that place and after the marriage of Sita, he placed the stone figures of Rama, Sita and Lakshman to mark the place. Later on, an ascetic named Birbal Das, discovered the place and it got recognised as Sitamarhi. In 1972, this district was separated from Muzaffarpur and made a part of northern Bihar.
The best time to visit October to February.
By Air
The nearest connecting airport is the Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport, situated 139 km away, in Patna.
By Train
Sitamarhi has a railway station of its own that is situated 2 km away from Janaki Temple.
Shopping in Sitamarhi is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Sitamarhi to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Sitamarhi means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Sitamarhi is the most important activities am
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