अयोध्या · The Holy City of Bharat

Ayodhyawhere faith meets stone

The sacred birthplace of Lord Rama, home to the Ram Mandir and a living trail of temples, rivers and ancient stories — all gathered in one gentle guide.

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5000+
years of history
Saryu
sacred river
22 Jan '24
mandir consecration
Ram Mandir, Ayodhya at golden hour with floating diyas on the Saryu
The Heart of Ayodhya

Ram Mandir

Rising over Ram Janmabhoomi — the birthplace of Lord Rama — the new Ram Mandir is one of the largest temples of our age, crowned by tiered shikharas that catch the morning light over the Saryu.

•Built in the Nagara style in pink sandstone, 161 ft tall across three floors
•Shri Ram Lalla was consecrated in the Garbhagriha on 22 January 2024
•Darshan is free — Mangala aarti at dawn, Shringar, Rajbhog and Shayan aartis through the day
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Places to visit

Temples & sacred sites

Hanuman Garhi

Hanuman Garhi

A 10th-century hilltop fortress temple of Lord Hanuman — tradition says you visit here first, before the Ram Mandir.

76 steps · 5 min from mandirVisit →
Kanak Bhawan

Kanak Bhawan

The 'Golden Palace', gifted to Sita by Queen Kaikeyi — famed for its gilded domes and idols of Ram and Sita.

Near Hanuman GarhiVisit →
Saryu Aarti Ghat

Saryu Aarti Ghat

Evening aarti on the banks of the sacred Saryu, where thousands of lamps are set afloat at dusk.

Best at sunsetVisit →
Ram Ki Paidi

Ram Ki Paidi

The grand renovated ghats along the Saryu — centre of Deepotsav, when lakhs of diyas light the riverbank.

Festival hubVisit →
Nandigram (Bharat Kund)

Nandigram (Bharat Kund)

Where Bharat ruled in Rama's name for fourteen years — ancient shrines and a sacred kund, 20 km south of the city.

Half-day tripVisit →
Guptar Ghat

Guptar Ghat

The 'hidden ghat' where, legend holds, Lord Rama took jal samadhi — serene, with the Chakrahari and Gupta Harji temples.

Quiet & contemplativeVisit →
About Ayodhya

The Eternal City

One of the seven holiest cities of Hinduism (Sapta Puri), Ayodhya sits on the banks of the Saryu in Uttar Pradesh. Believed to be the capital of the ancient Kosala kingdom and the setting of the Ramayana, its lanes have carried pilgrims for millennia — and today the city is reborn around the new Ram Mandir.

The Epic Age

Birthplace of Lord Rama and heart of the Ramayana, India's defining epic.

A Living Heritage

Centuries of temples, ghats, akharas and festivals kept alive by daily worship.

The City Today

A modern pilgrimage hub with a new airport, grand ghats and Deepotsav, the world's largest festival of lamps.

Ancient lanes and temple spires of Ayodhya at dawn
Plan your visit

How to reach & when to go

Getting there

By Air
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya Dham — about 8 km from the mandir.
By Rail
Ayodhya Dham Junction and Ayodhya Cantt, on the Lucknow–Gorakhpur line.
By Road
Well connected by highway — about 135 km from Lucknow and 200 km from Varanasi.

Best time

  • ❄ October to March — cool, clear days ideal for darshan and aarti.
  • ✦ Ram Navami (Mar–Apr) — the city's most sacred festival.
  • ✦ Deepotsav (Diwali) — lakhs of diyas along Ram Ki Paidi.

Good to know

  • • Darshan at the Ram Mandir is free; book slots online in advance during festivals.
  • • Phones, bags and cameras are not allowed inside the mandir — lockers are provided.
  • • Dress modestly and carry a light shawl for early-morning aartis.