Uttar Pradesh, India
Ayodhya
Plan your Ayodhya yatra with guides to Ram Mandir, sacred temples, darshan and local experiences. Explore the spiritual destination with Upaasak Yatra.
Overview
Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and central figure of the Ramayana. It was the capital of the Kosala kingdom ruled by King Dasharatha.
Mythological Timeline
Chapter 1
Birth of Lord Rama
Chapter 2
Childhood of Rama with his brothers
Chapter 3
Departure for exile (Vanvas)
Chapter 4
Return after defeating Ravana and establishment of Ram Rajya
Represents ideal life, duty (dharma), sacrifice, and righteous leadership
Sacred Sites
Key Temples & Locations
Primary Temple
Exact birthplace of Lord Rama
Temple
Devotees visit Hanuman first before Rama
Temple
Gift to Sita by Kaikeyi, idols of Rama-Sita
Spiritual Location
Holy dip and evening aarti
Temple
Associated with Kush (Rama’s son)
Experiences
Rituals & Experiences
Darshan at Ram Janmabhoomi
Queue-based entry with security checks
Saryu Snan (Holy Bath)
Ritual purification bath in Saryu River
Saryu Aarti
Evening aarti at Ram Ki Paidi
Hanuman Garhi Darshan
Mandatory visit before Ram temple (belief-based)
When to Go
Festivals & Best Time to Visit
Ram Navami
Birth of Lord Rama
Diwali (Deepotsav)
Return of Rama to Ayodhya
Millions of diyas lit
Best Months to Visit
Very hot summers, pleasant winters
Plan Your Visit
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrival and hotel check-in
- Visit Hanuman Garhi
- Darshan at Ram Janmabhoomi
- Evening Saryu Aarti
Day 2
- Early morning Saryu Snan
- Visit Kanak Bhawan
- Explore local temples and ghats
- Departure
Getting There
Travel & Stay
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya
10 km away
Ayodhya Dham Junction
Well connected to Delhi, Varanasi, Lucknow
Good highways from Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi
Frequent state and private buses
Where Pilgrims Stay
Dharamshala
Low · Budget pilgrims
Ashram
Low-Mid · Spiritual seekers
Hotels
Mid-High · Families and tourists
Glimpses
Ayodhya in Pictures
Go Further
Continue Your Yatra
Ram Sacred Path: Ayodhya to Kashi Yatra
Follow the footsteps of Lord Ram from his divine birthplace to the banks of the Ganga — the most complete Ramayana pilgrimage in Uttar Pradesh.
8 days
Complete UP Sacred Circuit: Naimisharanya to Kashi
All four sacred sites of Uttar Pradesh in one complete pilgrimage: the forest of the rishis, the birthplace of Ram, the Triveni Sangam, and the eternal city of Kashi.
11 days
Rishi Forest Path: Naimisharanya to Prayagraj
Begin in the sacred forest where 88,000 rishis meditated for millennia. Walk to Ram's birthplace in Ayodhya, and end at the Triveni Sangam.
7 days
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