Ayodhya trip planner: best time, cost and things to do

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
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Pilgrimage city on the Sarayu river, home to the Ram Mandir. The best time to visit Ayodhya is October to March, and May to June is best avoided (extreme heat). Plan 1 day; on the ground you can expect about ₹650 to ₹4,650 per person per day.

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Ayodhya at a glance

State
Uttar Pradesh
Best months
October to March
Best avoided
May to June (extreme heat)
Suggested stay
1 day
Nearest airport
AYJ (in town)
Nearest railway station
Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY)
Good for
spiritual, heritage
Ground cost per person per day
₹650 budget, ₹1,750 mid-range, ₹4,650 comfort

How much does a trip to Ayodhya cost?

About ₹650 (budget), ₹1,750 (mid-range) or ₹4,650 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Ayodhya.

What to eat in Ayodhya

  • Kachori
  • Peda
  • Rabri

Top things to do in Ayodhya

  • Ram Mandir: The new Nagara-style temple to Ram. about 3 hours. free entry. No phones inside; use the free lockers
  • Hanuman Garhi: A fort-like temple up 76 steps. about 1 hour. free entry
  • Ram ki Paidi: Ghats on the Saryu, lit up on Deepotsav. about 1.5 hours. free entry
  • Saryu aarti: Evening aarti on the river. about 1 hour. free entry
  • Kanak Bhawan: A temple said to be Sita's palace. about 1 hour. free entry
  • Gulab Bari: The Nawab's tomb in a rose garden. about 1 hour. entry about ₹25

How to get to Ayodhya

To reach Ayodhya, Ayodhya has its own airport (AYJ), and Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY) is the railway station.

Frequently asked questions about Ayodhya

When is the best time to visit Ayodhya?

The best months for Ayodhya are October to March. May to June: extreme heat. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.

How much does a trip to Ayodhya cost?

On the ground in Ayodhya a budget trip costs about ₹650 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹1,750 and a comfortable one about ₹4,650, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Ayodhya. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.

How many days do you need in Ayodhya?

Plan at least 1 day in Ayodhya. It works well as a short break.

What should you eat in Ayodhya?

Try Kachori, Peda, Rabri.

How do you get to Ayodhya?

To reach Ayodhya, Ayodhya has its own airport (AYJ), and Ayodhya Dham Junction (AY) is the railway station.

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