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Rama's city on the Saryu in eastern UP - the new Ram Mandir, the hilltop Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and the long line of ghats where the river aarti happens every evening.
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The sweet spot for visiting Ayodhya is October to March. Give it 2 days to do it justice. Budget roughly ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person for a DIY trip. It is a good fit if you are after spiritual travel and culture and heritage. First-time DIY travellers can manage it comfortably, and it is a sensible pick for solo women travellers.
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0.6 km from Ayodhya centre
The Babri Masjid was a mosque located in Ayodhya, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Many Hindus believe that the location where it stood is the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the mythical birthplace of Rama, a principal…
0.7 km from Ayodhya centre
Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan or Ram Mandir Flag Hoisting was the ceremonial raising of the sacred flag on November 25, 2025, atop the 161-foot (49 m) gold-plated spire of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. The temple is situa…
0.7 km from Ayodhya centre
The Ram Mandir, is a Hindu temple complex in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Many Hindus believe that it is located at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the mythical birthplace of Rama, a principal deity of Hinduism.
0.7 km from Ayodhya centre
Kanak Bhawan is a temple in Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya, which is in the north-east of Ramkot. It is one of the most famous temples of Ayodhya. It is believed that this palace (temple) was gifted by Kaikeyi, immediately …
4.1 km from Ayodhya centre
Darshan Nagar is a town in the Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh state in India. Darshan Nagar town is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the city of Ayodhya.
4.4 km from Ayodhya centre
Gulab Bari is the Tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, located in Faizabad, Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh, India. This place has a good collection of roses of various varieties set by the sides of water fountains. Gulab …
5.5 km from Ayodhya centre
Sri Ram Chandra Singh Mahavidyalaya (SRCSM) college is situated at Lohati Saraiya in Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. The college is affiliated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University.
5.8 km from Ayodhya centre
Rikabganj is a Suburb located in Ayodhya city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is sub post office of Ayodhya.
5.8 km from Ayodhya centre
Faizabad is a city located in Ayodhya district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the southern bank of the River Saryu about 6.5 km from Ayodhya City, the district headquarter, 130 km east of the …
6.2 km from Ayodhya centre
Bahu Begum ka Maqbara, the Tomb of chief consort Begum Unmatuzzohra Bano also known as Bahu Begum, is a memorial built for the queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. It is one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad of the Ayodh…
6.3 km from Ayodhya centre
Masodha is a town in Ayodhya district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a sub post office of Ayodhya and is close to Ayodhya city. Masodha is 6 km south of the district magistrate's office. Masodha is also a…
6.6 km from Ayodhya centre
Ayodhya Cantonment is a cantonment town in Ayodhya district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, close to the city of Ayodhya. Established in the year 1858, today it is a Class I cantonment. The official name was cha…
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Birla Dharamshala, Chowk Ayodhya Road, New Colony, Ayodhya - 224123, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Surya palace, NH330, New Colony, Ayodhya - 224123, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Taraji Resort Correct Location, NH27;NH330, Ashapur, Faizabad - 224001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Raghukul Sadan (Agarwal Bhawan Trust), NH27;NH330, Ashapur, Faizabad - 224001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Hotel Sudarshan, Janaura road, Lucknow Ayodhya ByPass, Wazeerganj, Faizabad - 224001, Uttar Pradesh, India
The best time to visit Ayodhya is October to March.
Plan for about 2 days to see Ayodhya at an easy pace.
Nearest airport: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru and sits about 10 km from the temple area. Lucknow (135 km) is the bigger fallback. Nearest railhead: Ayodhya Dham Junction is the main railhead with direct trains from Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi. Faizabad Junction, 8 km away, adds more options. By road: Purvanchal Expressway from Lucknow makes it a comfortable 2.5-3 hours. Delhi is a long 690 km, so fly or take the train rather than drive.
A DIY trip to Ayodhya starts around ₹5,000-₹9,000 per person, depending on stays, travel and season.
Yes - Ayodhya is a sensible pick for first-time DIY travellers and solo women travellers, if you plan the basics ahead.
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