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Places to Visit in Ayodhya The Ram Mandir & the Saryu Ghats
Ayodhya is centred on the Ram Mandir and the Saryu river. This guide brings together our visitor guides to its most-visited places — what each one is, when to go, how to reach it and how to behave — so you can plan your day with confidence.
The essentials
Famous Places to Visit in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, on the banks of the Saryu river, is revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama and is one of Hinduism's most sacred cities. Since the Ram Mandir was consecrated in January 2024, it has become one of India's most-visited pilgrimage destinations.
This guide covers the Ram Mandir and three of the other places most visitors combine it with: Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and the Ram ki Paidi ghats. Each visitor guide explains what the place is, its timings, how to reach it and what to see nearby.
Most visitors give Ayodhya one full day. The most comfortable season is October to March; Ram Navami is the most significant festival here but also by far the busiest time to visit.
Top places
Places to Visit in Ayodhya
The Ram Mandir, its two closest temple companions, and the Saryu ghats.
Ram Mandir, Ayodhya
The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, consecrated in January 2024 — timings, darshan rules and how to plan your visit.
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Hanuman Garhi
The hilltop Hanuman temple traditionally visited before the Ram Mandir darshan.
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Kanak Bhawan
Believed to have been gifted to Sita by Kaikeyi — known for its richly adorned Ram-Sita idols.
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Ram ki Paidi
A series of bathing ghats on the Saryu, popular for the evening aarti and a peaceful riverside walk.
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Ayodhya Sightseeing: Quick Planner
A simple guide to when to go and how long to allow. Figures are suggestions for planning, not official times.
| Place | Type | Best time to go | Time to allow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Mandir, Ayodhya | Temple | Early morning | 1.5–3 hours |
| Hanuman Garhi | Temple | Afternoon, before the Ram Mandir | 30–45 minutes |
| Kanak Bhawan | Temple | Afternoon | 30–45 minutes |
| Ram ki Paidi | Ghat | Evening, for the Saryu aarti | 1–1.5 hours |
Plan your day
Suggested Sightseeing Routes
Classic Ayodhya day
Start at Hanuman Garhi by tradition, then the Ram Mandir, Kanak Bhawan in the afternoon, and end at Ram ki Paidi for the evening Saryu aarti.
Day trip from Varanasi
Leave early — Ayodhya is about 200 km, 4 to 5 hours by road — and cover the same route, arriving back late. See our Varanasi Ayodhya packages if you would rather stay a night.
Quick answers
Places to Visit in Ayodhya: Frequently Asked Questions
The Ram Mandir is the centrepiece, alongside Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and the Ram ki Paidi ghats on the Saryu.
Timings, rules and fees can change with the season and on festival days. Please confirm on the day.
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