Ayodhya Trip Cost Calculator: Complete Budget Guide for Ram Mandir Visit

Planning a trip to Ayodhya for Ram Mandir darshan? This comprehensive budget calculator provides exact cost breakdowns for budget, mid-range, and luxury travelers. All prices updated for 2026.

Quick Cost Summary

2-Day Ayodhya Trip - Per Person Cost

Average Budget: ₹3,300 | Mid-Range: ₹10,000 | Luxury: ₹35,000

Detailed Cost Breakdown

1. Transport to Ayodhya

From Delhi (550 km)

Train (Budget - Mid-Range)

Bus (Budget)

• AC Sleeper: ₹800-₹1,000 one-way
• Non-AC Seater: ₹400-₹600 one-way
• Volvo Semi-Sleeper: ₹900-₹1,200 one-way

Flight (Luxury)

Delhi → Lucknow → Ayodhya (taxi):

• Flight: ₹3,000-₹6,000 (one-way)
• Lucknow-Ayodhya taxi: ₹2,500-₹4,000
• Total one-way: ₹5,500-₹10,000
• Round-trip: ₹11,000-₹20,000

Private Car/Taxi (Luxury)

• One-way: ₹6,000-₹8,000
• Round-trip with 2-day stay: ₹15,000-₹20,000

From Mumbai (1,350 km)

Train

• Sleeper: ₹600-₹800 (one-way)
• AC 3-Tier: ₹1,500-₹2,000 (one-way)
• AC 2-Tier: ₹2,500-₹3,500 (one-way)

Flight

Mumbai → Lucknow → Ayodhya:

• Flight: ₹4,000-₹8,000 (one-way)
• Taxi: ₹2,500-₹4,000
• Total round-trip: ₹13,000-₹24,000

From Kolkata (850 km)

Train

• Sleeper: ₹400-₹600 (one-way)
• AC 3-Tier: ₹1,000-₹1,400 (one-way)

Flight

Kolkata → Ayodhya (via Lucknow):

• Round-trip: ₹10,000-₹18,000

2. Accommodation Costs

Budget Options (₹500-₹1,000/night)

Dharamshalas & Guesthouses:

• Free dharamshalas: Available but limited, early booking needed
• Paid dharamshalas: ₹200-₹500/night
• Budget hotels: ₹600-₹1,000/night
• Hostels/PG: ₹300-₹600/night

Examples:

• Hotel Raghubir Palace: ₹700/night
• Shri Ram Niwas: ₹500/night
• Dharamshala near Hanuman Garhi: ₹200-₹400/night

Mid-Range Options (₹1,500-₹4,000/night)

3-Star Hotels:

• Clarks Inn: ₹2,500-₹3,500/night
• Hotel Ramayana: ₹2,000-₹3,000/night
• Treebo/OYO Premium: ₹1,800-₹2,800/night

Amenities: AC, Wi-Fi, breakfast, clean bathrooms

Luxury Options (₹5,000-₹20,000/night)

4-5 Star Hotels:

• Park Inn by Radisson: ₹8,000-₹12,000/night
• Royal Heritage Haveli: ₹6,000-₹10,000/night
• Ayodhya Canopy Resort: ₹15,000-₹20,000/night

Amenities: Premium rooms, spa, pool, fine dining, concierge

Per Person Calculation:

• Budget: ₹250-₹500/night (shared rooms)
• Mid-Range: ₹1,000-₹2,000/night (double occupancy)
• Luxury: ₹4,000-₹10,000/night (single/double)

For 2-day trip (1 night): See table above

3. Food & Dining Costs

Complete Food Guide: For restaurant recommendations, sattvic cuisine details, and food safety tips, see our Ayodhya food guide.

Budget (₹400-₹600/day)

Breakfast:

• Poori-sabzi: ₹30-₹50
• Kachori-jalebi: ₹40-₹60
• Chai/coffee: ₹10-₹20
• Total: ₹80-₹130

Lunch:

• Thali at local eatery: ₹80-₹120
• Chole-bhature: ₹60-₹100
• Dosa/idli: ₹50-₹80
• Total: ₹100-₹150

Evening Snacks:

• Samosa/pakora: ₹30-₹50
• Chai: ₹10-₹20
• Total: ₹40-₹70

Dinner:

• Thali: ₹100-₹150
• Paratha meal: ₹80-₹120
• Total: ₹100-₹150

Prasad/Sweets:

• Panjiri, laddoo: ₹50-₹100

Daily Total: ₹400-₹600

Mid-Range (₹800-₹1,200/day)

Breakfast:

• Hotel breakfast buffet: ₹200-₹300
• Cafe breakfast: ₹150-₹250

Lunch:

• Restaurant meal: ₹250-₹400
• Thali at good restaurant: ₹200-₹300

Dinner:

• Multi-cuisine restaurant: ₹300-₹500

Snacks & Prasad: ₹100-₹200

Daily Total: ₹800-₹1,200

Luxury (₹2,000-₹3,000/day)

All meals at 4-5 star hotels:

• Breakfast: ₹500-₹800
• Lunch: ₹700-₹1,000
• Dinner: ₹800-₹1,200

Daily Total: ₹2,000-₹3,000

For 2-day trip: Multiply by 2

4. Darshan & Entry Fees

Ram Mandir Darshan

• Regular darshan: Free
• Sugam darshan e-pass: ₹50-₹100 (expedited, shorter queue)
• VIP darshan: ₹200-₹500 (if applicable, special occasions)

Other Temples

• Hanuman Garhi: Free
• Kanak Bhawan: Free
• Nageshwarnath: Free

Most temples are free, but donations optional:

• Budget: ₹50-₹100 total donations
• Mid-Range: ₹200-₹300 total
• Luxury: ₹500-₹1,000 total

Aarti & Special Darshan

• Morning aarti: Free (arrive early)
• Evening aarti: Free
• Special puja (priest service): ₹500-₹2,000

Total Darshan & Entry:

• Budget: ₹50-₹100
• Mid-Range: ₹200-₹300
• Luxury: ₹500-₹1,000

5. Shopping & Souvenirs

Detailed Shopping Guide: For complete market information, bargaining tips, and authenticity checks, read our comprehensive Ayodhya shopping guide.

Budget (₹200-₹500)

• Small idol (brass/metal): ₹50-₹150
• Rudraksha mala: ₹50-₹100
• Prasad packets: ₹50-₹100
• Keychain/fridge magnet: ₹30-₹50
• Total: ₹200-₹500

Mid-Range (₹1,000-₹2,000)

• Medium-size idol (silver-plated): ₹300-₹700
• Quality rudraksha mala: ₹200-₹500
• Books (Ramayana, etc.): ₹200-₹400
• Sweets (famous shops): ₹200-₹400
• Handicrafts: ₹200-₹500
• Total: ₹1,000-₹2,000

Luxury (₹3,000-₹10,000+)

• Large silver idol: ₹2,000-₹5,000
• Premium rudraksha/gemstones: ₹1,000-₹3,000
• Silk sarees/shawls: ₹2,000-₹5,000
• Artworks/paintings: ₹1,000-₹3,000
• Total: ₹3,000-₹10,000+

6. Local Transport in Ayodhya

Budget (₹200-₹300/day)

• Auto-rickshaw (per ride): ₹30-₹50
• 3-4 rides/day: ₹120-₹200
• Walking: Free (many sites close by)
• E-rickshaw: ₹20-₹30
• Total: ₹200-₹300

Mid-Range (₹500-₹800/day)

• Hired auto for half-day: ₹400-₹600
• App cab (Ola/Uber) - multiple rides: ₹400-₹600
• Total: ₹500-₹800

Luxury (₹1,500-₹3,000/day)

• Private taxi full-day: ₹1,500-₹2,000
• Hotel cab service: ₹2,000-₹3,000
• Total: ₹1,500-₹3,000

For 2-day trip: See summary table

7. Miscellaneous Expenses

Budget:

• Locker fees: ₹20-₹50
• Drinking water: ₹40-₹60
• Emergency medicines: ₹50-₹100
• Phone recharge: ₹50-₹100
• Total: ₹200-₹400

Mid-Range:

• Guide service: ₹300-₹500
• Porter/luggage help: ₹100-₹200
• Better meals/extras: ₹200-₹300
• Total: ₹500-₹1,000

Luxury:

• Private guide: ₹500-₹1,000
• Premium services: ₹500-₹1,000
• Total: ₹1,000-₹2,000

Sample Itineraries with Costs

Budget Trip: 2 Days, 1 Night (₹3,300/person)

From Delhi, couple traveling

Day 0 (Departure):

• Train Delhi → Ayodhya (Sleeper): ₹350

Day 1 (Ayodhya):

• Dharamshala accommodation: ₹250 (₹500 shared)
• Breakfast: ₹50
• Lunch: ₹100
• Dinner: ₹120
• Auto-rickshaw (3 rides): ₹120
• Darshan donations: ₹50
• Shopping: ₹250
• Misc: ₹150
• Subtotal: ₹1,090

Day 2 (Return):

• Breakfast: ₹50
• Lunch before train: ₹100
• Train Ayodhya → Delhi: ₹350
• Subtotal: ₹500

Total per person: ₹1,940 (excluding onward train ₹350) Comfortable total: ₹3,300 (with buffer)

Mid-Range Trip: 2 Days, 1 Night (₹10,000/person)

From Mumbai, solo/couple

Day 0:

• Flight Mumbai → Lucknow: ₹4,500
• Taxi Lucknow → Ayodhya: ₹1,500

Day 1:

• 3-star hotel (per person): ₹1,500
• Breakfast: ₹250
• Lunch: ₹300
• Dinner: ₹400
• Hired auto half-day: ₹400
• Sugam darshan + donations: ₹250
• Shopping: ₹1,500
• Misc: ₹500
• Subtotal: ₹5,100

Day 2:

• Breakfast (hotel): Included
• Lunch: ₹300
• Return flight + taxi: ₹6,000
• Subtotal: ₹6,300

Total: ₹10,000-₹12,000

Luxury Trip: 2 Days, 1 Night (₹35,000/person)

From Delhi, VIP experience

Day 0:

• Private car Delhi → Ayodhya: ₹7,500

Day 1:

• 5-star resort: ₹8,000
• All meals at hotel: ₹2,500
• Private taxi full-day: ₹2,000
• VIP darshan + priest service: ₹1,000
• Premium shopping: ₹5,000
• Private guide: ₹1,000
• Subtotal: ₹19,500

Day 2:

• Breakfast: ₹500
• Lunch: ₹700
• Return car: ₹7,500
• Subtotal: ₹8,700

Total: ₹35,000-₹40,000

Money-Saving Tips

Before Travel

1. Book in advance: Trains, hotels 30-60 days ahead
2. Aastha trains: Special pilgrim trains, discounted
3. Group booking: 4+ people get hotel discounts
4. Off-season: April-June cheaper (hot), avoid peak Jan-Feb

During Travel

1. Local eateries: 50% cheaper than tourist spots
2. Walking: Many temples within 2 km radius
3. Free darshan: Skip paid fast-track if time allows
4. Water bottles: Carry refillable, use hotel water
5. Shopping: Bargain at local markets (30-40% off initial price)

Accommodation

1. Dharamshalas: Free/very cheap, book via temple websites
2. OYO/Treebo: Use app discounts (20-30% off)
3. Hostels: ₹300-₹500/bed, meet fellow travelers
4. Day trip: If from nearby (Lucknow, Varanasi), skip hotel

When is Cheapest to Visit?

Cheapest Months

April-June (Summer):

• Hotels: 40-50% cheaper
• Fewer tourists
• Challenge: 40-45°C heat

July-September (Monsoon):

• Hotels: 30% cheaper
• Pleasant weather
• Challenge: Rain, slippery paths

Most Expensive

January (Ram Mandir Anniversary):

• Hotels: 200-300% higher
• Trains fully booked
• Crowds peak

October-November (Festival season):

• Hotels: 50-100% higher
• Diwali, Dussehra crowds

Best Value: February-March or October (avoid peak dates)

What's Included FREE

1. Ram Mandir darshan (regular queue)
2. All temple entries (Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan, etc.)
3. Aarti viewing (morning/evening)
4. Ghat visits (Saryu riverfront)
5. Walking tours (self-guided)
6. Photography (outside temples, following rules)

You can visit Ayodhya for ₹2,000-₹3,000 if staying locally and minimizing expenses.

Hidden Costs to Watch

1. Locker fees: ₹20-₹50 (electronics not allowed in temple)
2. Shoe storage: ₹10-₹20 (some temples)
3. Bottled water: ₹20-₹40 (carry your own)
4. Porter tips: ₹50-₹100 (if you need help)
5. Premium seating: Some aartis offer paid seating
6. Photo charges: Some private properties charge for photos

Budget Checklist

Pre-Booking

• Train/flight tickets (60 days advance for discount)
• Hotel (30 days advance for 20-30% off)
• Sugam darshan e-pass (optional, ₹50-₹100)

Pack to Save Money

• Water bottle (save ₹100-₹200 on bottled water)
• Snacks (trail mix, biscuits - save ₹200-₹300)
• Basic medicines (avoid expensive purchases)
• Power bank (charge phone, avoid paying for charging)

Expense Tracking

Download expense tracker app or use this simple method:

• Carry notebook
• Note every expense
• Review daily
• Adjust next day spending

FAQs

Q: What's the absolute minimum cost for Ayodhya trip from Delhi? A: ₹1,500-₹2,000 (train ₹600, dharamshala ₹200, food ₹400, local transport ₹200, misc ₹300).

Q: Is 1-day trip possible? A: Yes. Early morning train, darshan by noon, return evening. Cost: ₹1,000-₹1,500 (train + food + local transport).

Q: Are there ATMs in Ayodhya? A: Yes, near Ram Mandir, railway station, major markets. Carry some cash for small vendors.

Q: Can I use UPI/cards? A: Hotels, good restaurants accept cards/UPI. Street vendors, small shops prefer cash.

Q: Is travel insurance needed? A: Not mandatory but recommended (₹200-₹500) for flight cancellations, medical emergencies.

Q: Group discounts available? A: Yes, hotels offer 10-20% off for groups of 10+. Contact directly.

May your Ayodhya pilgrimage be blessed and budget-friendly! Jai Shri Ram! 🕉️

Last updated: 4 July 2026.