Ayodhya Ram Mandir darshan: timings, travel and what to see
Plan Ayodhya: getting there by air and train, Ram Mandir darshan rules, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, the Saryu aarti, combining with Varanasi and Prayagraj.
By the Agrima Holidays Team · Updated October 2026 · 2 min read
About Ayodhya
Ayodhya on the Saryu river is revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple opened in January 2024 and has made the city one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in India.
Getting there
- Maharishi Valmiki International Airport has flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and other cities
- Ayodhya Dham Junction has trains, including the Vande Bharat from Delhi
- Lucknow is about 135 km, three hours by road
Darshan rules
Darshan at the Ram Mandir is free. Phones, bags, footwear and electronic items are not allowed inside. Use the free lockers at the entrance. Dress modestly. Check the current darshan and aarti timings on the temple trust’s official website before you go, and allow two to three hours on busy days.
What else to see
- Hanuman Garhi, traditionally visited before the Ram Mandir
- Kanak Bhawan
- Dashrath Mahal
- The evening aarti at Ram ki Paidi on the Saryu
- Guptar Ghat
When to go
October to March is pleasant. Ram Navami, Diwali with the Deepotsav, and January anniversaries bring very large crowds.
What it costs
Our Ayodhya Ram Mandir Darshan by Air, Lucknow and Ayodhya, and Kashi, Prayag and Ayodhya Darshan trips start from the prices on their package pages.
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