Old town & ghats
Arrival, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal, then sunset and aarti at Ram Ki Paidi.
Ayodhya Itinerary — 1, 2 & 3 Day Plans
Hour-by-hour Ayodhya itineraries built from real traveller feedback. Use them as-is, or tell us your dates and we will personalise one for your family.
Pick Your Length
How much time do you have?
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One day covers the essentials. Two days is the sweet spot — it adds the ghats and an unhurried darshan. Three days lets you step outside the city to Nandigram and beyond.
Itinerary A
The 1-Day Ayodhya Darshan
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Ideal if you are on a tight schedule or breaking a longer journey. Best done on a weekday.
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5:30 AM
Arrive and get to the temple gate
Reach Ayodhya Dham Junction or the airport and head straight to Ram Janmabhoomi. Leave your phone at your hotel or in the free locker before joining the queue.
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6:00 – 8:00 AM
Ram Mandir darshan
Join the general darshan queue early for the shortest wait. Absorb the Ram Darbar on the first floor and walk the Parikrama path around the complex.
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8:30 AM
Breakfast in the old town
Local kachori-sabzi, poori-aloo and jalebi are the traditional Ayodhya breakfast. Eat near the temple lanes.
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9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hanuman Garhi & Kanak Bhawan
Climb the 76 steps to Hanuman Garhi, then walk to Kanak Bhawan. Both are close together and easy to combine.
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12:00 – 3:00 PM
Lunch and rest
Temples close for the afternoon. Use this window for lunch and a break — especially important in summer.
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3:00 – 6:00 PM
Dashrath Mahal, Nageshwarnath, Mani Parvat
An easy loop through the old town and up the small hill of Mani Parvat for the view.
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6:30 – 8:00 PM
Saryu Aarti at Ram Ki Paidi
Finish at the ghats for the evening aarti — the perfect closing to a one-day visit. Optional short boat ride.
Best for
Day-trippers, travellers breaking a Lucknow–Varanasi journey, and anyone passing through by train.
- Duration14 – 16 hours
- WalkingModerate (4–5 km)
- DarshanGeneral, early morning
- StayNot required
Tip: if you arrive by late morning, swap the order — do the old-town temples first and take darshan in the evening slot instead, which is usually quieter than midday.
Itinerary B · Most Popular
The 2-Day Ayodhya Dham Weekend
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The plan most of our travellers choose. Comfortable pace, nothing important missed, plenty of time at the ghats.
Day 1 — Arrival & the Old Town
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Morning
Arrive, check in, freshen up
Take a hotel near the temple or Ram Path so you can walk to the gates early the next morning.
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11:00 AM
Hanuman Garhi
Tradition asks devotees to seek Hanuman's blessings before Ram Mandir. The hilltop shrine is lively and affordable to reach by e-rickshaw.
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12:30 PM
Kanak Bhawan & lunch nearby
Visit the golden palace, then eat in the temple lane. Try local thali or chaat.
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3:00 PM
Dashrath Mahal & Treta ke Thakur
Two deeply atmospheric stops, both close to the old-town core.
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5:30 PM
Sunset at Ram Ki Paidi
Walk the long stone steps of the ghat as the light fades. Optional boat ride on the Saryu.
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6:30 PM
Saryu Aarti
Stay on for the lamp-lit evening aarti — one of the most moving experiences in Ayodhya.
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8:30 PM
Dinner & early night
Eat light and sleep early; tomorrow starts before dawn.
Day 2 — Darshan & Departure
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5:30 AM
Head to Ram Mandir
Leave your phone behind. Join the queue in the calmest, coolest hour of the day.
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6:00 – 8:30 AM
Ram Mandir darshan & Ram Darbar
Take your time. Visit the Parikrama path and the Ram Katha Sangrahalay museum afterwards.
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9:00 AM
Breakfast
Traditional Ayodhya breakfast near the temple lane.
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10:00 AM
Mani Parvat, Nageshwarnath & Sita ki Rasoi
Three short stops on a gentle loop through the older parts of the city.
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12:30 PM
Lunch, check out, depart
Pick up prasad and local sweets on your way to the station or airport.
Best for
Families, couples and weekend pilgrims who want the full Ayodhya experience without rushing.
- Duration2 days · 1 night
- WalkingModerate (6–8 km total)
- DarshanEarly morning, Day 2
- Stay1 night near the temple
Elders travelling? Book Sugam Darshan and plan the darshan for 6:00 AM. We can also arrange a wheelchair and a car that parks close to the gate.
Itinerary C
The 3-Day Ayodhya Deep Dive
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For travellers who want the full Ramayana circuit — including the quieter outskirts and the fascinating sites beyond the city.
Temple core, unhurried
Early Ram Mandir darshan, Ram Darbar, Parikrama path, Ram Katha Sangrahalay, then Mani Parvat, Nageshwarnath and Sita ki Rasoi.
Nandigram & the outskirts
Nandigram Bharat Kund, Tulsi Smarak Bhawan and the remaining temples at an easy pace. Optional afternoon departure to Prayagraj or Varanasi.
Why add a third day
Ayodhya's most interesting corners are outside the immediate temple zone. Nandigram, where Bharat is said to have ruled for fourteen years while Ram was in exile, is a short drive away — and it is often the quietest, most contemplative part of a pilgrimage.
- Nandigram & Bharat Kund
- Ramlila at Tulsi Smarak Bhawan
- Time for shopping & prasad
- Optional Prayagraj / Varanasi add-on
Make It Work
Practical notes for every itinerary
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Front-load your darshan
The 6–8 AM window is consistently the calmest. If you only plan one thing well, plan this.
Respect the afternoon closure
Most temples shut between 12 and 4 PM. Use that block for lunch, travel or rest rather than fighting it.
Keep crowds in mind
Weekends, Ram Navami and Deepotsav multiply queue times. Add 50% to every estimate on those days.
Wear easy footwear
You will remove shoes repeatedly. Slip-on footwear saves real time and hassle.
Carry water, not phones
Phones are not allowed inside the temple. Carry water and a small cloth bag instead.
Book transport in advance
E-rickshaws are plentiful but festival surges are real. If you have a fixed train or flight, leave a generous buffer.
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