Ayodhya Ram Mandir Darshan to Ayodhya Tour - Latest Details and Insights
With the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya in January 2024, devotees from all around India and other countries are at peak of excitement of having darshan of Ram Lala and much awaited grand Ram Temple. Where 22nd January is going to be marked as a most important date in the calendar, people are planning their schedule sooner or later to must visit Ayodhya. But wait, are you going to visit only Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, definitely not. So, here in this article, we have come up with other important and beautiful places in Ayodhya to must include in your Ayodhya travel itinerary.
Latest Developments in Ayodhya
As per the latest developments, Ayodhya- an old city of Uttar Pradesh is witnessing tremendous changes in the city from railway station to Airport, Samadhi Sthals to roads. You will not find the same Ayodhya if you had visited 2-3 years earlier in the city. Ahead of the Pran Pratishta ceremony of January 22nd, the UP Government has planned specially to handle the throng of tourists and guests from all over country. The city is coloured in pink hues with pink autos driven by women driver. Vande Bhart Train has been launched for Ayodhya connecting Capital of Country with the Rama City. The newly inaugurated Ayodhya Dham Railway Station presents an architectural inspiration of Ram Mandir. Equipped with traditional and modern amenities like lifts, escalators, 16 gates for entry and exit, three floors are adding new level of comfort and charm in Ayodhya city attracting visitors.
Ayodhya International Airport- Built in 821 Acres with 2200 metres long and 45 metres broad runway is ready with all decorations and luxury amenities to welcome pilgrims in Ram Nagri-Ayodhya. Maharishi Valmiki International Airport is decorated with paintings of Shri Ram at Terminal 2 and with architectural glimpses of Ram Mandir at Terminal 1. To give world class facilities to visitors, redevelopment of city is going on. Facilities like Road infrastructure, sewage plants, drinking water facility, electricity system, Toilets and utility centres, parks are under revamping. Widened and beautiful roads will support smooth road transport and traffic arrangements. This new development will give an ease to visitors reaching Ayodhya by tempo traveller or private cars. Ring roads and 4 lane National Highway will connect the city from nearby cities easily implicating the modern infrastructure. From hotels to yatri Niwas, train packages to local transport, all facilities arrangement are at peak to avail best experience to pilgrims during their Ayodhya Niwas. Ayodhya is Ready and inviting to feel the grace and charm of redeveloped Ayodhya.
With tons of development happening around, CM Yogi Adityanath had launched Divya Ayodhya APP which will help visitors to explore and find the sites, hotels, Airport, Railway Station, heritage places and landmarks in Ayodhya in a better way. People can explore hidden gems of Ayodhya and connect with local guides too to know the cultural significance deeply.
Know Your Ayodhya
Ayodhya is a tradition, a culture, a lifeline and inherited in principle of India. Ayodhya- Place of Shri Ram is not just a place, it is Ram Janmbhoomi and incredible. It is one of the seven sacred cities in Hindu religion with other six as Mathura, Maya (Haridwar), Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Avantike (Ujjain), and Dwarka. Ayodhya is associated with spiritual solace of Ram, Sita and Laxman are associated with Indian epic tale Ramayana.
Know about Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
- Architecture - Traditional Nagar style
- Dimensions of Temple - 380 Feet Long, 250 feet broad, 161 Feet high
- 3 Storeyed Temple with 20 feet height of each temple, 392 pillars, 44 doors
- Ground Floor - Child form of Shri Ram Vigrah
- First Floor - Shri Ram Darbar
- Temple walls decorated with gods and goddess idols
- Opening Date - 22nd January 2024(Paush Shukla Kurma Dwadashi)
- Pran Pratishtha of Ram Vigrah - 22nd January (11 AM-1 PM)
Entry into the temple is from the east, by climbing 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. The main entrance to the temple is the Lion Gate or the ‘Singh Dwar’, which is constructed using the Rajasthani sand pink stone in the Nagar style. No iron rods are used in construction of Ram Mandir (as per reports). At the four corners of the complex, there are four temples – dedicated to Surya Dev, Devi Bhagwati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Shiv. In the northern arm is a Mandir of Maa Annapurna and in the southern arm is temple of Hanuman. You can explore more about Ram Mandir latest news.
Places to Visit in Ayodhya
Apart from the Ram Mandir, the city is adorned with architectural beauties like the Hanuman Garhi, Ramkot, and the Kanak Bhawan. Less explore places like Dasrath Samadhi, Sita Mandir, Saryu River Bank are other places to must visit. Each of these architectural wonders narrate tales of devotion and mythology. Pilgrims throng the revered ghats along the river and take part in Aarti of Saryu River at the evening. Raja Dasrath Samadhi Sthal is going under massive transformation and going to emerge as a potential tourist hotspot in Ayodhya. Here pilgrims can see cultural events, Ramleela performances, bhajans, kirtans and various rituals organised to show Ayodhya’s heritage. Samadhi Sthal preserves the heritage of Ramayan Kaal in form of Charan Paduka of Shri Ram and his brothers, Guru Vasishta’s footprints and ancient weapons with statues of King Dasrath, Bharat, Shatrughana and Saint Vashishtha. Swarg Dwar, Nageshwarnath Temple, Ramkot, Kala Ram Temple are some other sites to must visit in the city.
Delhi to Ayodhya Distance
Delhi to Ayodhya distance is approx. 700 Km via Agra-Lucknow Expressway which can be easily travelled with tempo traveller from Delhi to Ayodhya experiencing the charm of enroute places. The distance can be covered in 10-11 hours by well-developed road in a hassle-free manner. From Lucknow it is mere 3 hours drive and very suitable to travel with tempo traveller on rent. To reach Ayodhya, there are several ways from railways to flights, roadways to express trains as Vande Bharat Express from Delhi to Ayodhya Dham. Get best deal and affordable tempo traveller fare per km for outstation trip for a guided Ayodhya city tour with Ram Mandir. Contact us and book an all-inclusive Ayodhya tour package from Delhi with airport pick up and drop, meals, hotels, guide, and sightseeing.
Quick Travel Facts about Ayodhya
| Ayodhya distance from cities | Distance | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Road Distance from Delhi to Ayodhya | 690 Km | 11 Hours |
| Distance from Lucknow to Ayodhya | 134 Km | 2.5 Hours |
| Distance from Varanasi to Ayodhya | 219 Km | 4 Hours |
| Distance from Prayagraj to Ayodhya | 168 Km | 3.5 Hours |
Hotels in Ayodhya
As the city was mere an attraction for the long case of Disputed land of Ram Mandir, but after the latest developments and newly constructed Temple of Shree Ram, there are many arrangements going on for stay of visitors. There are many hotel chains planning big hotels in city with existing mid-range to budget hotels. The Ramayana Hotel along with in-house pure-vegetarian restaurant Naivedyam is one of the upcoming and famous hotels in Ayodhya. Tirupati Hotel, AP Palace Hotel, Rambhoomi hotel, Taraji Resort are some other accommodation options for a better stay in Ayodhya city.
When should you visit Ayodhya?
Ayodhya in UP bears same climate as Northern plain cities which make October to April as best months to visit Ayodhya. Deepawali, Ram Navami are some discerning times to experience the true magic of sacred aura. Indian Government has come up with a unique travel experience for travellers as Ramayan Circuit Yatra connecting India to Nepal. The special train ride covers important places like Delhi, Ayodhya, Janakpur (Nepal), Sitamarhi, Buxar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi, Rameshwaram, Kanchipuram and Bhadrachalam. (For latest updates, check next announcement from Indian Railways).
Latest Tourism Services Launched in Ayodhya
- Cruise experience at picturesque Saryu River between Nayaghat and Guptar Ghat
- 7 Star hotel with all veg options in Menu
- Temple Museum with galleries, beautiful garden, cafeteria, pond
- Ayodhya Helicopter Darshan
- Large floating screen installed at Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat