Tourism in Mithila

The region of Mithila in the Indian subcontinent is believed to be the ancient inhabitat place of the Videha Kingdom in the text Ramayana. The Mithila region is widely known for its rich culture, tradition and historical heritages. The region encompasses parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Nepal. The major parts of the tourism in the Mithila region are religious, historical, cultural, art and some natural locations.

According to Ramayana, the kingdom of Mithila was ruled by the Vedic King Janaka. The King Janaka is considered one of prominent figures in the ancient texts of the Indian subcontinent. He was the father of the Goddess Sita in Ramayana. The goddess Sita was the wife of Lord Rama. Mithila is considered as a holy destination for the Hindu pilgrimage as it is believed to be the birthplace of the goddess Sita. The Indian poet Goswami Tulsidas in his book Ramacharitmanas and the Vedic sage Maharshi Valmiki in his book Ramayana have described the land of Mithila as a holy land. It is the part of the Ramayana circuit being developed by the Government of India.

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