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Pilgrim Preparation Tool

Ram Mandir Darshan Prep & Locker Wizard

Avoid gate rejection and 45-minute locker queues. Custom checklist and fast-track guidance for your yatra.

Step 1: Select Your Pilgrim Profile

Tailored Advice for: Solo / Standard Pilgrim

Leave all electronic gadgets and bags at your hotel room. Walking in with just your physical ID and wallet allows you to use the zero-baggage express security scanner.

Bag & Pocket Checklist

Check off items as you prepare to leave your hotel room.

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Allowed Items (Carry in Pocket)
Physical Govt Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport) (Mandatory)
Wallet, Cash, and Bank Cards (UPI works across counters) (Mandatory)
Prescription Spectacles / Reading Glasses
Life-saving Prescription Medicines (in transparent pouch)
Printed or Downloaded Sugam / Aarti E-Pass (if booked)
Strictly Prohibited (Leave in Hotel)
• Mobile Phones, Tablets & Smart Watches
Deposit at free PFC electronic lockers or hotel
• Cameras, GoPros & Video Equipment
Strict CISF security prohibition
• Leather Belts, Leather Bags & Backpacks
Pure fabric/cotton items allowed
• Pens, Notebooks, Keys & Tobacco/Lighters
Blocked at primary metal detector frisking
• Outside Cooked Sweets & Wet Food
Only packaged water and dry baby formula allowed

Step-by-Step Sanctum Transit Guide

1

Arrival on Ram Path (Pilgrim Facilitation Centre)

Arrive at PFC Gate on Ram Path. Access free clean washrooms, water bays, and wheelchair helpdesks.

Tip: If carrying no mobile/bag, proceed straight to Express Security Lane 1.
2

Footwear & Prohibited Item Deposit

Deposit shoes at Computerized Token Counters (100% free). Deposit phones/bags in electronic lockers.

Tip: Take a mental photo or note down your locker & shoe token counter numbers.
3

CISF Security Frisking & Metal Detectors

Pass through multi-tier metal detectors. Keep physical ID in your front pocket for instant verification.

Tip: Sugam Darshan pass holders take the dedicated left lane.
4

Shaded Mandapas & Sanctum Darshan

Walk through shaded sandstone parikrama aisles into the grand Gudhamandapa for divine darshan of Ram Lalla.

Tip: Morning darshan between 06:30 AM and 08:00 AM has the shortest queue.
5

Prasadam & Exit Corridor

Receive consecrated cardamom sugar pearls (Elaichi Dana) prasad box at exit counters before retrieving footwear.

Tip: Free trust langar (Amrit Rasoi) is served 200m ahead near PFC.

Frequently Asked Questions on Darshan & Lockers

Darshan Guide
Live Timings & E-Pass
Live Queue
Crowd Status & Wait Times
Transport
E-Rickshaw & Auto Fare