Cities

Darbhanga

Bihar

The heart of Mithila, with its old royal palaces and Madhubani art nearby.

Photo: Imjha1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Oct–Mar
Our full guide to Darbhanga is being written.

Nearby

1–3 of 18
Worth a Detour
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Janakpur

About 39 miles away

The birthplace of Sita, with the white palace-like Janaki Mandir and Mithila's painted walls.

Guide Coming Soon
If You're Nearby
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Vaishali

Bihar
About 50 miles away

Where the Buddha gave his last sermon and Mahavira was born, with an Ashokan lion pillar.

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Worth a Detour
Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Patna and Takht Patna Sahib

Bihar
About 58 miles away

The birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, one of Sikhism's five Takhts, in Bihar's ancient capital.

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