Ayodhya Travel Guide - Complete Tourist Information

Ayodhya Travel Guide - Complete Tourist Information Ayodhya, one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) of Hinduism, is the birthplace of Lord Ram. Located on the banks of the Saryu River in Uttar Pradesh, it is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in India. Places to Visit in Ayodhya 1. Ram Janmabhoomi (Ram Mandir) - The most sacred site, birthplace of Lord Ram 2. Hanumangarhi - 51-foot Hanuman temple on a hillock 3. Kanak Bhawan - Beautiful temple of Ram and Sita 4. Saryu Ghat & Ram Ki Paidi - Sacred bathing ghats 5. Dashrath Mahal - Ancient palace of King Dashrath 6. Treta Ka Thakur - Temple with ancient Ram idol 7. Mani Parvat - Ancient hill with Buddhist remains 8. Sita Ki Rasoi - Ancient kitchen of Sita Mata 9. Gulab Bari - Mughal-era garden 10. Nageshwarnath Temple - Lord Shiva's ancient temple 11. Tulsi Smarak Bhawan - Memorial of Goswami Tulsidas 12. Ramkot - Fortress area, Ram's ancient city Best Time to Visit October to March: Pleasant weather, ideal for pilgrimage Ram Navami (March/April): Birth anniversary of Lord Ram - massive celebration Dipawali/Deepotsav (October/November): Spectacular light show with lakhs of diyas Kartik Purnima: Sacred bathing festival Panguni Uttram: Special worship How to Reach Ayodhya By Air: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya (AYJ) - direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai By Train: Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY) - connected to all major cities By Road: Well connected via NH-27; buses from Lucknow (135 km), Varanasi (200 km), Delhi (700 km) Accommodation in Ayodhya Luxury Hotels: Multiple 4-5 star hotels near Ram Mandir Budget Hotels: Numerous hotels and guest houses Dharamshalas: Free or Rs. 50-200 per night MAP Yojana: Government-run accommodation scheme Food in Ayodhya Ayodhya is predominantly vegetarian. Famous foods: - Khichdi (Ram's favorite) - Halwa Puri - Malpua - Pedha - Samosa - Kachori Shopping in Ayodhya - Ram Naam Chadar (Ram's name embroidered cloth) - Rudraksha Malas - Religious idols and books - Chuda-Chandi of Ayodhya - Silk sarees - Prasad items Emergency Contacts Police: 112 | Tourist Helpline: 1800-180-5522 | Railway Station: 0527-2323081