The ancient city of Ayodhya is known to be a part of the epic Ramayana and is the birthplace of God Ram.

Fun fact: Ayodhya is about 9000 years old.

Moreover, it is one of the most visited pilgrim spots and is famous for its various temples.

 Before you plan a trip, get all the details of Ayodhya.

• Currency – Indian Rupee
• Location – Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh
• Best Time to Visit – October to March

How to Reach

By Air

Unfortunately, Ayodhya does not have an airport.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport which is 118 km away.

Also, Amausi Airport is 125 km away.

By Train

Ayodhya is very well connected to the major parts of the country by train.

Railway Station: Ayodhya Junction

By Road

You can get regular buses from other major cities of the country to Ayodhya.

Places to Visit in Ayodhya

1. Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

Ram Janmabhoomi Temple is one of the major attractions in Ayodhya city. It is considered as the birth place of Lord Ram, the 7^th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Mughal emperor Babur demolished the original temple and built a mosque at the site.

However, the mosque was also demolished in 1992.

Entry Fees: No entry fee

Opening hours: 5 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 9:30 pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Nandi’s Sweets Shop, Khushiram Yadav market, Madan Sweets and Restaurants, Mewa Ram Pan Corner, Samosa Hub

2. Moti Mahal

Famous for its Mughal architecture, many people visits this place. It was the residence of wife of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula and was constructed in 1743 AD.

Entry Fees: No entry fee

Opening Hours: Monday – Friday, 12 pm to 11 pm, Saturday –  5:30 pm to 11 pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Moti Mahal Delux, Moti Mahal restaurant

3. Hanuman Garhi

It is one of the most visited temples in Ayodhya. In order to reach the temple, 70 steep steps need to be scaled. Hanuman Garhi is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and Nawab of Awadh built it.

Entry Fees: INR 100 per person

Opening Hours: 6 am to 6 pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Shri Kanak Bhawan Prasad Grih, Chandra Marwadi Bhojnalay, Shri Narayan Bhojnalaya, Shree Ram Sindhu Dham, SD Dosa Centre

4. Kanak Bhawan

The spot at which the temple is built was once considered to have another temple which was gifted to Sita immediately after her marriage by Lord Ram’s step mother Kaikeyi.

However, King Vikramaditya of the Paramara dynasty later renovated the temple and again rebuilt in 1891. Kanak Bhawan is one of the most elaborately detailed places in Ayodhya and the architecture is marvelous.

Opening Hours: 8 am to 8 pm

Nearby Places to Eat:

Shri Kanak Sarkar Rasoi, Chandra Marwadi Bhojnalay, Shree Ram Sindhu Dham, SD Dosa Centre

Shopping Places

• TEHRI BAZAAR
• MAIN MARKET KATRA
• SHRINGAAR HAAT

What to Expect? / Tips

• You must visit Ayodhya city in the winter months as the weather is very pleasant.
• Do not show too much skin, as India is a very conservative country.
• Expect a lot of beggars along the streets asking for money and food.
• Be careful of the vendors that’ll try and con you.

Where to stay?

There are great accommodation options throughout Ayodhya.

Some of them are as follows-

• Ramprastha Hotel
• Birla Dharamshala
• Kohinoor Palace
• Taraji Resort Hotel & Restaurant
• Bhagwti Prashad Dhramshala

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