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Explore Ayodhya: Top Places You Can’t Miss
If you are planning a visit to Ayodhya, the best for your visit would be between October and March. During this time, you will be greeted with a pleasant weather which sometimes get slightly cold as well, however, the temperature usually remains between 20-30℃ which is good for traveling and sightseeing in the city. Ayodhya receives good rainfalls and transforms from fresh monsoon weather to a little mild winter during this time. But if you choose to visit during this time, you will witness various cultural activities and festival celebrations. Ayodhya’s Deepotsav, which is celebrated during Diwali, is a mesmerizing and enchanting sight to behold.
Places to Visit in Ayodhya | Top 10 Best Ayodhya Tourist Attractions
Ayodhya, the holy city where Lord Rama was born, has become a center of attraction for all spiritual seekers in the world. Situated on the bank of the sacred river Saryu, this holy city has become one of the major pilgrim city for Hindus. The city and its culture are deeply influenced with ancient mythology and with the epic Ramayana. Every place tells a legend about the epic tale of Ramayana and the city itself is steeped into the devotion of Lord Rama. This travel will help you experience the same devotion and spirituality. We will sort out the best way for visiting places in Ayodhya. We also provide reliable transportation facility so that your sightseeing remains uninterrupted.
Top 10 Ayodhya Tour Places
1. Ram Mandir
Ram Mandir, also known as the Ram Janmabhoomi, is the must visit place in Ayodhya. This temple is built where Lord Ram was born. This place has become a renowned pilgrim site throughout the world. This temple is of major religious significance to the Hindu community and people from all around come to visit this holy place. The architecture of the temple is also a marvel in itself.
Important Info
Weather condition: 12-26℃
Timing for visit: 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Average required time: 1-1.5 hours
Aarti Timings:
- Mangala Aarti – 4:00 AM
- Shringar Aarti – 6:15 AM
- Shayan Aarti – 10:00 PM
Visiting Tips:
- No mobile phones, cameras, shoes, purse, etc. are allowed
- Don’t bring any prasad, flowers, etc.
- Give proper info to gain entry pass
- No VIP darshan facilities are provided
How to reach Ram Mandir?
Ram Mandir is easily reachable from all parts of the city. The distance from Ayodhya railway station is around 1.5 km which is accessible with just a short walk. Different transportation means are available including public transports. You can also hire our taxi service to reach the destination comfortably.
2. Sri Hanuman Garhi Mandir
This centuries old temple is the second most visited place in Ayodhya. Dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman, this temple is situated in Sai Nagar. It is customary to visit the Hanuman Garhi first before visiting to Ram Mandir. Lord Hanuman is considered to be the guardian of Ayodhya. There is a 76 stepped stairway that leads to the hilltop temple and greets you with panoramic views of the city.
Important Info
Weather condition: 12-26℃
Timing for visit: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Average required time: 2-3 hours
Entry fees: None
How to reach Hanuman Garhi?
It is very easy to reach Hanuman Garhi as it is well connected by road from all directions in Ayodhya. If you are coming from the airport, the distance is just 8-10 kms. The railway station is also very close to the temple, which is just 2 km. Just a short 25 minute walk would be sufficient or you can hire a taxi to get there.
3. Kanak Bhawan
The Kanak Bhawan is situated to the northeast side of the Ram Mandir. This marvelous temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. Translates as ‘Sone-ka-Ghar’, this temple was built in 1891. According to Ramayan, this palace was gifted to Ram and Sita by Kaikeyi. There are three idols of gods with golden crown in the Mandir Garbagriha.
Important Info
Weather condition: 12-26℃
Timing for visit:8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Aarti Timings:
- During summer – 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- During winter – 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
How to reach Kanak Bhawan?
You can easily get to Kanak Bhawan from any part of the city. You can get there by yourself or you can hire the taxi service of Chiku Cab for Ayodhya sightseeing.
4. Nageshwarnath Temple
This temple was built in the name of the local deity of Ayodhya, Lord Nageshwarnath. According to the legends, this temple was built by Kusha, Lord Rama’s son. You will get the best experience when you visit this temple during Mahashivaratri or Trayodashi. This temple is very popular because of the Shiva Barat in the temple.
Important Info
Weather condition: 12-26℃
Timing for visit: 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Average required time: 1-1.5 hours
Aarti Timings:5:00 AM to 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
5. Sri Sita Rasoi Bhojnalaya
It is a very intruging place as this is believed to be the very place where goddess Sita prepared meals for Lord Rama. This ancient kitchen is very close to the Ram Mandir as well, situated in the north-western direction of the temple. Now this kitchen has been turned into a temple and you will also find well-clothed idols of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharat, and Shatrughan. This temple also exhibits the ancient utensils which were in use back then.
Important Info
Weather condition: 12-26℃
Timing for visit: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Average required time: 1-2 hours
Entry fees: None
How to reach Sita Ki Rasoi?
As mentioned earlier, Sita Ki Rasoi is very close to the Ram Mandir. You will not have any difficulty reaching here at all. You can hire a local sightseeing cab from Chiku Cab if you want to get the best sightseeing experience in Ayodhya.
6. Tulsi Smarak Bhavan
This memorial was built in the name of 16th century’s poet, Goswami Tulsidas. The Tulsi Smarak was built on the very spot where Tulsidas wrote and composed Ramcharitamanas. This Smarak was constructed by Sri Vishwanath Das in 1969, who was the governor of Uttar Pradesh at that time. There is a giant library where you can find various literature works. This place is also research centre, known as the ‘Ayodhya Research Sansthan’.
Important Info
Weather condition: 12-26℃
Timing for visit: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Important timings:
- Ramleela performance – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Library – 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Office – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Monday and second Sundays of every month
Average required time: 1-2 hours
Entry fees: None
How to reach Tulsi Smarak?
Tulsi Smarak is located at the eastern end of the National Highway, at the Rajgang Crossing in Ayodhya. You can hire the taxi service of Chiku Cab to easily get there without any hassle.
7. Raj Dwar Mandir
This is another very significant temple, situated on the bank of the river, which is famous for its intricate architecture and spiritual atmosphere. You will find various idols of Hindu deities, decorated with sparkling jewellery and luxurious clothing. You will find a serene atmosphere outside of the temple where you sit by the bank of the river and relax.
Important Info
Weather condition: 13-28℃
Timing for visit: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Average required time: 1-1.5 hours
Best time to visit: During sunrise and sunset
Entry fees: None
How to reach Raj Dwar Mandir?
You can reach the temple easily as it is accessible from any part of the city. You can take any local transportation or you can hire the taxi service in Ayodhya to easily travel to your destination.
8. Ramkatha Sangrahalay
It is a scenic park which is also an amusement park & theme park. The park is well maintained with beautiful lawns. This place is usually occupied for various devotional programs and cultural performances, such as poetry, recitals, Ram katha, cultural dance, and more. In the evening, you can enjoy some leisure time while kids can play in the garden.
Important Info
Weather condition: 13-28℃
Timing for visit: From sunrise till sunset
Average required time: 1-2 hours
Entry fees: None
How to reach Ramkatha Park?
The park is not too far from the city centre. There are various travel options to reach the park, you can either take any public transportation, take an auto rickshaw, or simply hire the cab service in Ayodhya for a complete sightseeing tour of the city.
9. Moti Mahal
Moti Mahal, the intricate castle which is also known as the Pearl Palace, is situated a few miles away from Ayodhya in Faizabad. This beautiful palace was once the home of Queen Begum Unmatuzzohra Banu, who was the wife of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, and was constructed in 1743. This palace is a brilliant example of Mughal architecture.
Important Info
Weather condition: 13-28℃
Timing for visit:- Monday to Friday – 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday – 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Average required time: 1-2 hours
Entry Fee :None
How to Reach Moti Mahal?
Ayodhya to Faizabad is just 6.4 km and would take just half an hour to reach there. You can take any local transport to reach there quickly. You can also hire the outstation cab Ayodhya from Chiku Cab to easily get to Faizabad as well as other outstation destinations.
10. Dashrath Bhavan
This place was believed to be the palace of King Dashrath, the father of Lord Rama. The palace has lots of shrines of Lord Rama. The inside of the palace is decorated with intricate paintings and the entrance is beautifully ornamented. The palace shines brightly during festivals like Ram Vivah, Karthik Mela, Diwali, Ram Navami, and Shravan Mela.
Important Info
Weather condition: 13-28℃
Timing for visit: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Average required time: 1-2 hours
Entry fees: None
How to reach Dashrath Bhavan?
Dashrath Bhavan is situated in the heart of the city, so reaching there won’t be very difficult. You can reach there through a short walk or you can hire the cab service in Ayodhya from Chiku Cab to easily access all the popular tourist destinations without any hassle.
