Day 1 Reach Ayodhya, visit Ram Janmabhoomi and experience evening aarti at River Sarayu
One can stay at Hotel Ramprastha, around 2 km from Hanuman Garhi, at a tariff of Rs. 2250 per night.
- Pilgrims may also stay in a dharmshala. Birla Dharmshala offers rooms for Rs. 500 to Rs. 1100 per night.
- Just a km away from Ram Janmabhoomi, this dharmshala also has the facility of an in-house restaurant. Contact: 9935224897, 05278-232252.
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Have lunch and set out on a tour of the temples in the town. Temples in Ayodhya generally remain closed between 1 pm and 4 pm
Ramprastha Hotel, Ayodhya
Visit Shri Hanuman Garhi - This is the place where Hanuman is believed to have stayed guard to the kingdom of Ayodhya. It is built in the shape of a four-sided fort with circular bastions at each corner.
- Devotees need to climb a flight of 80-90 stairs to reach this beautiful temple where an idol of Hanuman is worshipped. Multiple stalls sell sweets, especially Pedha.
Shri Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya
Ram Janmabhoomi is the proposed site of the grand Ram Mandir, a temple dedicated to Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple will be built in 10 acres and 57 acres of land will be developed into a complex with a prayer hall, a lecture hall, an educational facility and other facilities like a museum and a cafeteria.
- Presently, Ram Lalla, the infant form of Lord Ram, is the presiding deity of a temporary temple. The main structure of the temple will be built on a raised platform and will have three storeys with a total of 366 columns.
on way to shri Ram Janambhoomi
Visit Shri Tiwari Temple - which is also known as Teen Kalash Temple. This temple was an Ashram of Guru Vashishth, the family priest of Lord Ram. Lord Ram and his brothers had received their primary education here.
- Visit Nageshwarnath Temple - Situated at Ram Paidi, this temple is believed to have been built by Kush, son of Lord Ram. The presiding deity is a Shivlinga, worshipped by the Naga.
Reach Naya Ghat in the evening to experience the beautiful Sarayu Aarti. Boats are also available at this bank of the river for a ride in the river.
- Overnight stay at Ayodhya.
Evening Sarayu aarti also happens at Naya Ghat
Day 2 Sightseeing in the outskirts of Ayodhya
You can have Breakfast at Chandra Bhojonalaya.
Visit the Raja Dasharath Samadhi Sthal - where Lord Ram’s brothers, Bharat and Shatrughan are believed to have cremated their father, King Dasharath, while Lord Ram was away in exile. Located 15 km from Ayodhya, the temple houses footprints of the four sons of King Dasharath and Guru Vashishth. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Shani.
Raja Dashrath
- Visit Suraj Kund - which is a natural pond where ancestors of Lord Ram are believed to have come for holy bath. The name is derived from the fact that they used to worship the Sun God here. Hence, there is a Suryanarayan Temple near the waterbody. Evening aarti is also organized every day.
- Visit Nandigram Ayodhya - (earlier known as Bharatkund). During Lord Ram’s exile, King Bharat had put Lord Ram’s sandals on the throne, while he himself ruled from Nandigram, which is 19 km from Ayodhya. He used to meditate under a banyan tree at Bharat Tapasthali. There is a well with water from 27 pilgrimages in the vicinity.
Visit Guptar Ghat - wherefrom Lord Ram is believed to have left for his heavenly abode. Guptar Ghat on the bank of River Sarayu is a quaint ghat, with a big temple in pale yellow dominating the landscape.
- Overnight stay in Ayodhya.
Day 3 Local Sightseeing and return to your home location
One can have breakfast Maurya Misthan Bhander is popular for Dahi-jalebi served in a clay pot.
Dahi Jalebi, Maurya Misthan Bhandar
Visit Chhoti Devi Kali Temple - which is about 400 mt from the above sweetshop, and 2 km from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. This is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, who is the Kuldevi of Sita Mata.
Visit the Ram Shila Nyas Sthal - Over two hundred thousand bricks etched with the 'Sri Ram' in several languages, from various parts of the country are kept here. These bricks will be utilized in the construction of the new temple. Devotees may see these magnificently carved stones and a replica of the temple at this site.
Visit the Kanak Bhawan - which is around 2km from the Ram Shila Nyas Sthal. This is the palace that Queen Kaikayee had gifted Sita, on the occasion of her marriage to her stepson Lord Ram.
- The colourfully carved archways, intricately decorated walls and windows make this the most beautiful place in Ayodhya today. The temple houses the beautiful idols of Lord Ram and Devi Sita. Devotees may attend the Bhog-Aarti around noon in the temple.
Have prasad at the Kanak Bhawan Prasad Griha and start off towards Faizabad or Lucknow to return to your hometown.