2-Day Ayodhya Itinerary

2 Day Itinerary

Planning a 2-day trip to Ayodhya? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, Ram ki Paidi and Bahu Begum ka Maqbara, and more. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.

◷2 days / 1 nights

📍Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

☀Best time guide included

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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir

Ayodhya's principal Ram temple, built at the site revered in Hindu tradition as the birthplace of Lord Ram and now the spiritual centre of the city's pilgrimage circuit.

Darshan about 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (confirm on srjbtkshetra.org) Free (optional timed Sugam Darshan pass online) View on map

Kanak Bhawan

An ornate Ram-Sita temple in Ramkot, Kanak Bhawan is cherished for its graceful courtyard, richly adorned idols and palace-like devotional atmosphere.

About 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM (winter hours start later) Free View on map

Hanuman Garhi

A revered hilltop Hanuman temple in central Ayodhya, known for its staircase approach, Bal Hanuman shrine and traditional role as guardian of the sacred city.

About 5:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Free View on map

Ram ki Paidi

Ayodhya's iconic Sarayu riverfront, Ram ki Paidi is a long sequence of ghats celebrated for ritual bathing, evening lights and the spectacular Deepotsav atmosphere.

Ghats open all day; evening aarti around sunset Free View on map

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Bahu Begum ka Maqbara

A grand eighteenth-century mausoleum in historic Faizabad, Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is one of the finest reminders of the Nawabi heritage of Awadh.

View on map

Dashrath Mahal

A colourful Ramayana-linked palace shrine in old Ayodhya, traditionally associated with King Dashrath and the royal household of Lord Ram.

About 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Free

Nageshwarnath Temple

A historic Shiva temple at Ram ki Paidi, Nageshwarnath is tied in local tradition to Kush, son of Lord Ram, and is especially vibrant during Mahashivratri.

Free

Treta ke Thakur

A rare Ram temple near the Sarayu, Treta ke Thakur is traditionally linked with Lord Ram's Ashwamedha Yagya and is especially notable for its very limited annual public opening.

Open to the public only on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi (October–November) Free

Stays in Ayodhya

Stay options to consider after you finish planning your day-wise itinerary.

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