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Places to visit in Ayodhya

Beyond the temples — ghats, museums, heritage hills, food and shopping for the complete experience.

Ghat

Ram Ki Paidi

Series of ghats on the Saryu — the most iconic spot for evening aarti and Deepotsav.

1.7 km from Ram MandirAll day · Aarti ~6:30 PM

Ghat

Saryu Ghat

Sacred riverfront for snan, evening aarti and peaceful walks along the Saryu.

1.5 km from Ram MandirAll day · Aarti evenings

Ghat

Naya Ghat

Main venue of the world-record Deepotsav lamps.

2.1 kmAll day

Ghat

Guptar Ghat

Believed site where Lord Rama took Jal Samadhi. Quieter, scenic ghat.

8 km (Faizabad)Sunrise – sunset

Museum

Ram Katha Museum

Government museum with Ramayana art, manuscripts and sculptures.

2.5 km10 AM – 5 PM (Mon closed)

Heritage

Mani Parvat & Sugriv Parvat

Twin small hills with Buddhist stupa remains and panoramic views.

3 kmSunrise – sunset

Heritage

Bharat Kund (Nandigram)

Where Bharat ruled with Rama's paduka for 14 years. ~15 km from Ayodhya.

15 km6 AM – 8 PM

Heritage

Surya Kund

Ancient sun-temple pond linked to Ikshvaku dynasty rituals.

4 kmSunrise – sunset

Park

Tulsi Udyan

Riverside garden with statue of Tulsidas; nice for evening walks.

1.1 km5 AM – 9 PM

Shopping

Ayodhya Bazaar (Ram Path)

Idols, prasad, rudraksha, brassware and Ramayana souvenirs along the new Ram Path.

0.6 km9 AM – 9 PM

Food

Sattvic Thali Houses

Pure-veg, onion-garlic-free Maharaja thalis near the temple.

0.5 km7 AM – 10 PM

Food

Kachori-Jalebi Lanes

Local breakfast staple — hot kachori with aloo sabzi and crisp jalebi.

0.4 km6 AM – 11 AM

Transport

Maharishi Valmiki Intl Airport

New international airport (AYJ) serving Ayodhya, ~15 km from temple.

15 km24×7

Last updated: June 2026.