# UP Ayodhya

> Uttar Pradesh's guide to Ayodhya. Free, independent travel and pilgrimage guide for Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India — Ram Mandir darshan timings, aarti schedule, temples, ghats, festivals, hotels, itineraries, and practical FAQs. Canonical site: https://upayodhya.com

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## Essential pages
- [Home](https://upayodhya.com/): Overview, popular guides, live widgets
- [Ram Mandir darshan](https://upayodhya.com/darshan): Timings, VIP pass, dress code, allowed items
- [2-day itinerary](https://upayodhya.com/itinerary): Day-by-day Ram Mandir yatra plan
- [Aarti experience](https://upayodhya.com/aarti): Immersive aarti page with audio
- [Aarti timings](https://upayodhya.com/aarti-timings): Daily aarti schedule at Ram Mandir
- [How to reach Ayodhya](https://upayodhya.com/how-to-reach-ayodhya): Flights (AYJ), trains (Ayodhya Dham), road
- [Hotels near Ram Mandir](https://upayodhya.com/hotels): Budget to mid-range stays with distances
- [Places to visit](https://upayodhya.com/places): Ghats, museums, food, shopping
- [Temples directory](https://upayodhya.com/temples): All major temples with timings
- [Festivals & events](https://upayodhya.com/events): Deepotsav, Ram Navami, calendar
- [Trip cost calculator](https://upayodhya.com/trip-cost-calculator): Estimate yatra budget
- [FAQ](https://upayodhya.com/faq): 20+ pilgrim questions with answers
- [Articles hub](https://upayodhya.com/articles): Guides and timing articles

## Popular articles (high search intent)
- [Deepotsav 2026 — Complete Visitor Guide](https://upayodhya.com/articles/deepotsav-2026-guide): Deepotsav 2026 — a complete guide for pilgrims and visitors to Ayodhya.
- [Ram Navami in Ayodhya — What to Expect](https://upayodhya.com/articles/ram-navami-ayodhya): Ram navami ayodhya — a complete guide for pilgrims and visitors to Ayodhya.
- [Best Time to Visit Ayodhya 2026 — Weather & Peak Season Guide](https://upayodhya.com/articles/best-time-to-visit-ayodhya-2026): Best time to visit Ayodhya 2026: Oct–Feb ideal (12–25°C). Month-by-month weather, crowd levels, Ram Navami & Deepotsav dates, packing tips.
- [Ayodhya Food Guide 2026 — What to Eat & Best Places](https://upayodhya.com/articles/ayodhya-food-guide): Ayodhya food guide 2026: famous peda, kachori-jalebi breakfast, sattvic thali near Ram Mandir, street food tips, avg ₹100–250/meal.
- [Ram Mandir Photography Rules 2026 — Camera & Phone Policy](https://upayodhya.com/articles/ram-mandir-photography-guide): Ram Mandir photography 2026: NO phones or cameras inside sanctum. Where photos ARE allowed (outer campus, ghats), best times & legal tips.
- [Ayodhya Travel Tips 2026 — First-Time Pilgrim Checklist](https://upayodhya.com/articles/first-time-pilgrim-checklist): First visit to Ayodhya? Checklist for Ram Mandir darshan: ID, dress code, no phones inside, VIP pass, 2-day plan, safety & what NOT to bring.
- [Ayodhya Family Trip 2026 — Visiting with Kids Guide](https://upayodhya.com/articles/ayodhya-with-kids): Ayodhya with children: best ages 5+, stroller-free plan, Hanuman Garhi steps, Ram Mandir locker rules, shade breaks, 2-day family itinerary.
- [Delhi to Ayodhya Weekend Itinerary 2026 — 2-Day Train Trip](https://upayodhya.com/articles/delhi-to-ayodhya-weekend-itinerary): Delhi to Ayodhya weekend plan 2026: Vande Bharat/train 8–10 hrs, 2-day temple itinerary, ₹3,000–6,000 budget, Fri night or Sat AM arrival.
- [Ayodhya Light Show Timings 2026 — Laser Show Schedule & Tickets](https://upayodhya.com/articles/ayodhya-light-show-timings): Ayodhya light show 2026 at Ram Ki Paidi: Mon–Fri ~7:30 PM, weekends 7 & 8:30 PM. Tickets from ₹100, 45-min show, best seats & how to reach.
- [Ayodhya vs Varanasi 2026 — Which to Visit First?](https://upayodhya.com/articles/ayodhya-vs-varanasi): Ayodhya vs Varanasi compared: Ram bhakti vs Ganga ghats, 2 vs 3 days, crowds, cost, how to combine both by train in one UP trip.
- [Ayodhya Budget Trip 2026 — Travel Under ₹5000](https://upayodhya.com/articles/budget-travel-ayodhya): Ayodhya on a budget 2026: ₹500 dharamshala, SL train ₹400, free darshan, ₹200/day food — sample 2-day plan under ₹5,000 per person.
- [Kanak Bhawan Ayodhya Timings 2026 — Darshan Hours & Aarti](https://upayodhya.com/articles/kanak-bhawan-ayodhya-timings): Kanak Bhawan Ayodhya timings 2026: morning 8 AM–12 PM, evening 4–9 PM. Full darshan schedule, aarti times, dress code & 10-min walk from Ram Mandir.

## Temple detail pages
- [Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir — History, Architecture & Visitor Overview](https://upayodhya.com/temples/ram-mandir): 6:30 AM – 12 PM, 2 PM – 9:30 PM (break 12–2 PM). The grand new temple at the birthplace of Lord Rama, consecrated 22 Jan 2024.
- [Hanuman Garhi Ayodhya — Hilltop Temple, 76 Steps & History](https://upayodhya.com/temples/hanuman-garhi): 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. 10th-century hilltop temple of Lord Hanuman, reached by 76 steps.
- [Kanak Bhawan Ayodhya — Golden Temple, History & Location](https://upayodhya.com/temples/kanak-bhawan): 8 AM–11 AM, 4:30–9 PM. The 'Golden Palace' gifted by Queen Kaikeyi to Sita after her marriage.

## Places & ghats
- [Ram Ki Paidi](https://upayodhya.com/places/ram-ki-paidi): Series of ghats on the Saryu — the most iconic spot for evening aarti and Deepotsav.
- [Saryu Ghat](https://upayodhya.com/places/saryu-ghat): Sacred riverfront for snan, evening aarti and peaceful walks along the Saryu.

## Festivals
- [Ram Navami](https://upayodhya.com/events/ram-navami): The grandest festival in Ayodhya marking Lord Rama's birth.
- [Deepotsav](https://upayodhya.com/events/deepotsav): Ayodhya's signature festival on the eve of Diwali with 25+ lakh diyas along the Saryu.

## Long-form guides
- [Complete Ayodhya Travel Guide](https://upayodhya.com/guides/travel): Everything a first-time pilgrim needs to know.
- [Ram Mandir Darshan Guide](https://upayodhya.com/guides/darshan): Timings, dress code, VIP passes and tips.
- [Perfect 2-Day Ayodhya Itinerary](https://upayodhya.com/guides/itinerary): Cover every major site without rushing.
- [Ayodhya Food Guide](https://upayodhya.com/guides/food): Where to eat sattvic, local & affordable.
- [Ayodhya Festival Calendar](https://upayodhya.com/guides/festivals): Deepotsav, Ram Navami, Sawan Jhula & more.

## Contact
- Email: hello@upayodhya.com
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- [Maps & routes](https://upayodhya.com/maps): Interactive route map
- [History](https://upayodhya.com/history): Ayodhya timeline
- [Ram Mandir statistics](https://upayodhya.com/ram-mandir-statistics): Visitor and temple facts
- [Prasad guide](https://upayodhya.com/ram-mandir-prasad): How to book prasad
- [Ayodhya in the News — 2026-06-24](https://upayodhya.com/articles/ayodhya-news-2026-06-24): News update — verify dates before citing
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