The mythological birthplace of Lord Rama on the banks of the Sarayu river. The newly consecrated Ram Mandir (2024) makes it one of India's busiest pilgrimage cities.
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Part of a longer route
Ayodhya sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Ayodhya, by time of day.
Morning
- Ram Mandir morning darshan2h · easy
- Hanuman Garhi hilltop temple visit1h 30m · moderate
Afternoon
- Kanak Bhawan golden temple darshan1h · easy
- Dashrath Mahal and Sita ki Rasoi1h 30m · easy
- Ram Ki Paidi ghats boat ride1h · easy
Evening
- Sarayu river evening aarti at ghats1h 30m · easy
About 8h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🙏 Spiritual Day4.5h out
- Ram Mandir morning darshan · morning, 2h
- Hanuman Garhi hilltop temple visit · morning, 1.5h
- Kanak Bhawan golden temple darshan · afternoon, 1h
First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.
- 2🙏 Spiritual Day4h out
- Ram Ki Paidi ghats boat ride · afternoon, 1h
- Dashrath Mahal and Sita ki Rasoi · afternoon, 1.5h
- Sarayu river evening aarti at ghats · evening, 1.5h
Final day in Ayodhya — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
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Plan my Ayodhya tripMust-see highlights
Ram Mandir darshan
Hanuman Garhi hilltop temple
Sarayu river aarti at sunset
Kanak Bhawan golden temple
Deepotsav (Diwali festival of lights)
Nageshwarnath Temple
Dashrath Mahal
Treta Ke Thakur Temple
Sita ki Rasoi sacred kitchen
Birla Mandir Ayodhya
Ram Ki Paidi ghats boat ride
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Ayodhya Junction 2 km · Maharishi Valmiki Intl (AYJ) 8 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Delhi → Ayodhya
train · 11h
₹700
approx.
Delhi → Ayodhya
flight · 1.5h
₹5,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Ayodhya questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Ayodhya?
The best months are January, February, November. October – March July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Ayodhya?
Most people spend 2 days in Ayodhya. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 9 hours of activity.
How do you get to Ayodhya?
The nearest railway station is Ayodhya Junction (2 km) and the nearest airport is Maharishi Valmiki Intl (AYJ) (8 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Ayodhya by train, about ₹700 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Ayodhya cost?
Stays start around ₹1,100 per night, with food about ₹350 per person per day.
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