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Ayodhya
Visit Ayodhya for a day or two to see the Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and the ghats; longer stays only for festivals.
Ayodhya is a key Hindu pilgrimage centre in Uttar Pradesh. The core sights – Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi, Nageshwarnath Temple and the Sarayu ghats – fit into a half‑day, but festivals such as Diwali or Ram Navami benefit from an overnight stay. Trains connect the city to Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi; the nearby Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) offers limited flights.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, festivals)
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat, monsoon)
- Airport
- AYJ
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ayodhya100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ayodhya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyAyodhya is generally safe for pilgrims; stay alert in crowds, keep valuables secure, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire department · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAYJ Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham.
- Getting aroundTrains (Ayodhya Junction, Ayodhya Cantt) link to Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi; frequent buses from Lucknow, Delhi and Gorakhpur…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDharamshala dormitory, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AYJ Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ayodhya: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
9 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Trains (Ayodhya Junction, Ayodhya Cantt) link to Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi; frequent buses from Lucknow, Delhi and Gorakhpur; taxis or auto‑rickshaws for local moves; walk between most temples in the town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lucknow
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Train from Ayodhya Junction, about 2 h
State capital with museums and markets.
Prayagraj
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Train or bus, about 3 h
Confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Birla Dharamshala
Basic rooms near bus station
Hotel Ramprastha
Mid‑range hotel on Naya Ghat
Shri Ram Hotel
Budget hotel in New Colony
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,500–7,000 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Train round‑trip Delhi–Ayodhya (2nd class)1 × ₹2,500 · check | ₹2,500 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₹1,800 · check | ₹1,800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹980 |
| Trip total≈ ₹10,780 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,780≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Vegetarian thali | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
| Train ticket Delhi–Ayodhya (2nd class) | ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Meat sales banned within 15 km (9.3 mi) of Ram Mandir (2026); only vegetarian food available.Meat sales banned within 9.3 mi (15 km) of Ram Mandir (2026); only vegetarian food available.
- Crowds surge during Diwali, Ram Navami and Ram Lila – plan early arrival and secure accommodation.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire Department
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire Department101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
US consulate in Lucknow (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Delhi → Ayodhya (train, 2nd class): ≈₹1,500, 6 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈₹120
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yah kitna hai?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the bathroom? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ayodhya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, festivals) · avoid Apr–Jun (heat, monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for Diwali to experience Ram Navami celebrations.
- Include a guided walk of the ghats for cultural context.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Ayodhya
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ayodhya, revision 5275552 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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