Dharmshala Near Ram Mandir, Ayodhya(Sri Janaki Mahal Trust)

One of the main reasons pilgrims choose Sri Janaki Mahal Trust over accommodation further from the temples is the walking distance. Located at Vasudev Gath, Karsewakpuram, the property sits within easy walking range of Ayodhya's most visited spiritual sites:

• →Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir): Approximately 5 minutes on foot from the property. No auto or rickshaw needed for morning darshan.
• →Hanuman Garhi: Within 10–12 minutes on foot. One of the most visited temples in Ayodhya, dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
• →Kanak Bhavan: Within 10 minutes on foot. The temple dedicated to Sita-Ram, a key stop for devotees of the Janaki tradition.
• →Saryu Ghat (Ram ki Paidi): Within 15–18 minutes on foot. The sacred river ghat for evening aarti and ritual bathing.
• →Karsewakpuram area: The locality surrounding the property, historically significant for the Ram Mandir movement.

Staying within walking distance means you can attend pre-dawn mangala aarti at Ram Mandir, return for breakfast at the property, and then visit other temples during the day — without spending on autos for every short trip. This is a meaningful practical benefit for multi-night stays.

A dharmshala is a registered charitable accommodation run for the benefit of pilgrims — not a commercial hotel optimised for profit. Sri Janaki Mahal Trust has operated as a registered charitable trust since 2020. Here is what that means practically for a pilgrim:

• All meals included: A commercial hotel charges separately for every meal. A dharmshala includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the room tariff — simplifying costs and planning for pilgrims who prefer not to search for restaurants between temple visits.
• Spiritual environment: A dharmshala near Ram Mandir is maintained with a devotional atmosphere — quieter, simpler, and better suited to the purpose of a pilgrimage than a commercial hotel that also hosts weddings, conferences, and parties.
• No OTA markup: Booking a dharmshala directly means no booking platform commission inflating the tariff. You pay the actual rate, not a rate marked up 15–25% to cover a travel aggregator's fee.
• Registered and verifiable: A trust-run dharmshala has a traceable legal registration. Sri Janaki Mahal Trust is registered under Indian trust laws, providing guests with the assurance of dealing with an accountable entity — not an unregistered paying guest house or unofficial accommodation.

Sri Janaki Mahal Trust offers accommodation across multiple room categories to suit different group sizes and budgets. All rooms include three daily meals.

• 2-Bed Rooms (AC & Non-AC): For couples and solo travellers sharing. Starting ₹1,250/night.
• 3-Bed Rooms (AC & Non-AC): For families of 3 or triple-sharing groups. Starting ₹1,650/night.
• 4-Bed Rooms (AC & Non-AC): For yatri groups of four. Starting ₹2,150/night.
• Deluxe Room (AC): Premium comfort for guests wanting extra amenities. From ₹3,200/night.
• Family Suite (AC): Extra space for families with children or extended family groups. From ₹3,650/night.

For group bookings or consecutive-room allocation, call +91 8796208759 with your group size and travel dates. The team will confirm which room types are available together so your group is not split across unconnected floors.

Sri Janaki Mahal Trust

Vasudev Gath, Karsewakpuram
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123
India

Coordinates: 26.8039°N, 82.2109°E — search "Sri Janaki Mahal Trust Ayodhya" on Google Maps to navigate directly. Auto and e-rickshaw drivers in Ayodhya know Karsewakpuram.