Ayodhya weekend trip from Delhi
Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and the Saryu ghats
- By road
- 691 km
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹5,740 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Kaifiyat Express 12226Daily
8:25 pm
Old Delhi
10 h 28 min
6:53 am+1
Ayodhya Dham Jn
Farakka Express 15744Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
9:40 pm
Old Delhi
13 h 18 min
10:58 am+1
Ayodhya Dham Jn
Ayodhya Express 14206Daily
6:20 pm
Old Delhi
12 h
6:20 am+1
Ayodhya Cantt · 7 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Ayodhya.
- By road691 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadAyodhya Dham Jn, in town.
- Nearest airportAyodhya, 7 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–Mar
Avoid: May–Jun
Jan
21°
10°
2d rain
Feb
25°
13°
2d rain
Mar
31°
18°
2d rain
Apr
37°
23°
1d rain
May
37°
25°
5d rain
Jun
36°
27°
11d rain
Jul
32°
27°
23d rain
Aug
32°
26°
23d rain
Sep
31°
25°
18d rain
Oct
31°
22°
4d rain
Nov
27°
16°
0d rain
Dec
23°
11°
1d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi
- 7:30 amRam Janmabhoomi temple darshan
- 10:30 amHanuman Garhi, climb 76 steps
- 12:00 pmKanak Bhawan and Dashrath Mahal
- 6:00 pmSaryu aarti at Ram ki Paidi / Naya Ghat
Sunday — Guptar Ghat and return
- 7:00 amBoat ride on the Saryu
- 9:30 amGuptar Ghat and its riverside temples
- 11:00 amRam Katha Museum or the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Ayodhya: questions people ask
How far is Ayodhya from Delhi?
About 691 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Kaifiyat Express takes 10 h 28 min to Ayodhya Dham Jn.
What is the best time to visit Ayodhya?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
Is there a train from Delhi to Ayodhya?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Kaifiyat Express (12226): it leaves Old Delhi at 8:25 pm and reaches Ayodhya Dham Jn at 6:53 am the next day (daily). Also: the Farakka Express (15744) at 9:40 pm from Old Delhi; the Ayodhya Express (14206) at 6:20 pm from Old Delhi.
What is the weather like in Ayodhya?
Warmest in Apr (days around 37°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 10°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 23 rainy days.
Can I do Ayodhya in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Ayodhya cost?
From about ₹5,740 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Ayodhya this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.