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Things to do in Ayodhya
10 sights, walks and activities, 8 of them free.
- Things to do
- 10
- Free
- 8
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 1 nights
Things to do in Ayodhya
Saryu boat ride
₹100–₹150 per person30 min
A rowing-boat ride on the wide Saryu in the early light, with the ghats and temple spires along the bank.
Representative photo · Photo by Ansh Yati on Pexels
Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir darshan
Free2–3 hours
The new stone temple on the site held to be Ram's birthplace, with carved pillars and the image of Ram Lalla inside.
Photo: Narendra Modi · CC BY 3.0
Hanuman Garhi
Free1 hour
A fort-like hilltop Hanuman temple reached by a long flight of steps, one of Ayodhya's busiest shrines.
Photo: Immanuelle · CC BY 4.0
Kanak Bhawan
Free45 min
A temple to Ram and Sita, said to be a gift from Kaikeyi to Sita, known for its gold-crowned images and courtyard.
Photo: Gargi1313 · CC BY 4.0
Guptar Ghat on the Saryu
Free1 hour
A quiet ghat on the Saryu where Ram is believed to have left the world, lined with old temples and steps.
Photo: Mukulfaiz · CC BY-SA 3.0
Dashrath Mahal
Free30 min
A temple-palace on the site associated with King Dashrath's court, with a painted gateway and devotional singing.
Photo: Gouravtyagee15 · CC BY 4.0
Lata Mangeshkar Chowk
Free30 min
A riverside square named after Lata Mangeshkar, centred on a giant veena sculpture that lights up in the evening.
Good to know
- Timings have changed several times since 2024; check the official Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra site for darshan and aarti times.
- Darshan is free; aarti and Sugam darshan passes are booked only on the trust's official portal.
- Permits: No permit.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Ayodhya?
Saryu boat ride; E-rickshaw temple circuit; Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir darshan; Hanuman Garhi; Kanak Bhawan; Saryu aarti at Ram ki Paidi.
What can you do for free in Ayodhya?
Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir darshan; Hanuman Garhi; Kanak Bhawan; Saryu aarti at Ram ki Paidi; Guptar Ghat on the Saryu; Gulab Bari, Faizabad.
What is the best time to visit Ayodhya?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Ayodhya?
1 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.