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Places to visit in Ayodhya

Ram Mandir nearby temples, Saryu ghats, museums, heritage hills, food and shopping for a complete 2026 visit.

2-day visit plan

This directory lists what to see. For hour-by-hour scheduling, use our primary itinerary - it avoids duplicating the same '2 days' query.

Open 2-day Ayodhya itinerary

While Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and Hanuman Garhi are the spiritual anchors of any Ayodhya pilgrimage, visitors also search for Saryu aarti, Ram Ki Paidi, Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal, museums, ancient hills, and food streets near the temple. Plan at least 2 days to experience the full spectrum: check our 2-day itinerary guide for a balanced schedule, or use the nearby places guide if you want walking-distance stops first. For help choosing where to stay near these sites, visit our hotels & accommodation page.

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

Ghat

Swarg Dwar Ghat

Riverfront ghat whose name means 'Gateway to Heaven', linked in local tradition to Lord Rama's final departure from Ayodhya.

1.5 km from Ram MandirAll day

Museum

Tulsi Smarak Bhawan

Cultural museum and research center built in honor of Goswami Tulsidas, author of Ramcharitmanas.

1.2 km from Ram Mandir10:00 AM – 09:00 PM (Daily Ramkatha)

Heritage

Mani Parbat

Historic 65-foot hillock with ancient Buddhist ruins, temples, and a 360-degree panoramic view of Ayodhya.

3.2 km from Ram Mandir06:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Palace

Dashrath Mahal

Ancient palace complex of King Dashrath, father of Lord Rama, featuring royal gates and sacred shrines.

500m from Ram Mandir06:00 AM – 09:00 PM

Temple

Treta Ke Thakur

Historic temple built on the site of Lord Rama's Ashwamedha Yagna along the Saryu riverbank.

1.8 km from Ram Mandir06:00 AM – 08:00 PM

Heritage

Surya Kund

Ancient Sun-temple reservoir linked to the solar dynasty (Suryavansha) of Lord Rama, famous for evening laser and sound shows.

4.5 km from Ram Mandir (Chaudhavan Kosi Parikrama Marg)06:00 AM – 09:00 PM (Laser Show ~07:30 PM)

Heritage

Bharat Kund (Nandigram)

Sacred hermitage where Lord Rama's brother Bharat placed the divine wooden sandals (Charan Paduka) and ruled as an ascetic for 14 years.

15 km south of Ayodhya (Nandigram)05:00 AM – 08:30 PM

Museum

Ram Katha Museum

Premier state museum preserving ancient Ramayana art, terracotta sculptures, bronze coins, and archaeological excavations.

2.5 km from Ram Mandir (near Naya Ghat)10:30 AM – 05:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)

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

Plan Your Complete Ayodhya Visit

Combine these places with temple visits, darshan timings, and local food experiences for the full Ayodhya journey:

All Temples

Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan

Darshan Timings

Temple hours, aarti schedule, VIP passes

Aarti Timings

Detailed aarti rituals at Ram Mandir

Food Guide

Where to eat sattvic, local & street food

2-Day Itinerary

Perfect schedule covering all must-sees

How to Reach

Airport, train, bus routes to Ayodhya

Last updated: 26 October 2026.