Ram Mandir Darshan — Temples — Where to Stay
Ayodhya Pilgrimage Planning GuideStay, Darshan & Tips
Planning your Ayodhya yatra? This complete guide covers Ram Mandir darshan timings, must-visit temples, best time to visit, and where to stay. Sri Janaki Mahal Trust — Ayodhya's registered dharmshala near Ram Mandir — offers verified accommodation with all meals included from ₹1,250/night.
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Ayodhya Pilgrimage Itinerary — 3 Days
- Day 1: Arrive at Ayodhya. Check into Sri Janaki Mahal Trust. Afternoon: Ram Mandir darshan (book your slot early or arrive before 7 AM the next day). Evening: Saryu Ghat aarti.
- Day 2: Early morning: Ram Ki Paidi sacred bath at Saryu Ghat. Morning: Hanuman Garhi (76-step hillock temple). Afternoon: Kanak Bhavan temple. Evening: Rest at dharmshala with meals included.
- Day 3: Nageshwarnath Temple and any remaining darshans. Depart after breakfast (included in your room rate).
Key Temples & Ghats — Distances from Sri Janaki Mahal Trust
- Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi): Walking distance
- Hanuman Garhi: Walking distance
- Kanak Bhavan: Walking distance
- Saryu Ghat / Ram Ki Paidi: Short auto/e-rickshaw ride (5–10 mins)
- Nageshwarnath Temple: Auto-rickshaw (10–15 mins)
Travel to Ayodhya from your city
Direct trains, buses, and flights to Ayodhya are available from most major Indian cities. Reach Ayodhya Junction (AY), Ayodhya Cantonment (AYC), or Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ); autos cover the short distance to Karsewakpuram in 10–15 minutes. Special note for Gujarati Jain pilgrims: Jain meals (no onion, no garlic, no root vegetables) can be arranged at Sri Janaki Mahal Trust on request.
North India
- Delhi / NCR — direct trains (6–8 hrs) & flights
- Punjab & Haryana — via Delhi or Lucknow
- Uttar Pradesh — Lucknow 1.5 hrs, Varanasi 3–4 hrs
- Uttarakhand — via Delhi or Lucknow
- Bihar — via Gorakhpur or Lucknow
West India
- Mumbai / Maharashtra — flights & long-distance trains
- Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara) — Sabarmati Express, flights
- Rajasthan — via Delhi or direct trains
- Madhya Pradesh — via Varanasi or Lucknow
South India
- Karnataka (Bengaluru) — direct flights to AYJ
- Tamil Nadu (Chennai) — flights + train connections
- Telangana / Hyderabad — flights & trains
- Andhra Pradesh — via Hyderabad or Varanasi
East India
- West Bengal (Kolkata) — direct trains & flights
- Odisha — via Kolkata or Varanasi
- Chhattisgarh — via Varanasi or Lucknow
For group bookings from any city, call +91 9217939788 (also available on WhatsApp) with your travel dates and group size.
Address & Stay
Sri Janaki Mahal Trust
Vasudev Gath, Karsewakpuram
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123
India
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FAQs
What are the must-visit temples in Ayodhya?
Must-visit sites: (1) Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple) — the newly built grand temple, (2) Hanuman Garhi — the 76-step hillock temple with famous Hanuman idol, (3) Kanak Bhavan — the gold-domed temple with Ram and Sita idols gifted to Sita by Kaikeyi, (4) Ram Ki Paidi and Saryu Ghat — sacred riverside ghats for evening aarti, (5) Nageshwarnath Temple — one of the oldest temples in Ayodhya.
What is the best time to visit Ayodhya?
October to March is the most comfortable period for pilgrimage — pleasant weather, shorter queues on non-festival days. Festivals bring massive crowds: Ram Navami (March/April), Navratri (Sept/Oct), and Deepotsav/Diwali (Oct/Nov) are special but require booking 2–3 months in advance.
How early should I arrive for Ram Mandir darshan?
Arrive before 7 AM for morning darshan — queues are shorter. During non-festival weekdays, darshan can take 1–2 hours. On weekends and festival days, expect 3–6 hours. Early morning also catches the Mangal Aarti and offers the most peaceful atmosphere.
Where is the best place to stay in Ayodhya near Ram Mandir?
Sri Janaki Mahal Trust at Vasudev Ghat, Karsewakpuram is within walking distance of Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhavan, and Saryu Ghat — covering all major pilgrimage sites. All meals are included in the room rate. Rooms from ₹1,250/night.
How do I get to Ayodhya?
By train: Ayodhya Junction (AY) and Ayodhya Cantonment (AYC) are the main stations — trains from Delhi (6–8 hrs), Lucknow (1.5 hrs), Varanasi (3–4 hrs). By air: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya (fly from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai). By road: NH27 from Lucknow (135 km), or from Prayagraj (160 km).
How many days are needed for an Ayodhya pilgrimage?
A 2-night/3-day stay covers all major temples comfortably: Day 1 — Ram Mandir darshan (arrive early), Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhavan; Day 2 — Ram Ki Paidi morning bath, Saryu Ghat evening aarti, Nageshwarnath Temple; Day 3 — departure. Festival visits may need an extra day for special events and crowd management.