How can senior citizens get priority darshan at Ram Mandir?

Seniors aged 65+ can either book a free Sugam Darshan e-pass in advance on online.srjbtkshetra.org or visit the Pilgrim Facilitation Centre (PFC) helpdesk on Ram Path with original Aadhaar card for on-spot senior assistance.

Are wheelchairs allowed inside the Ram Mandir sanctum?

Yes. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir has ramp entrances with gentle gradients throughout all Mandapas and courtyards, allowing smooth wheelchair transit up to the Garbha Griha viewing point.

How can elderly pilgrims climb Hanuman Garhi?

Hanuman Garhi has 76 steep stone steps. For elderly devotees who cannot climb, registered Doli (palanquin) services are available at the entrance base for ₹400–₹800 return trip.

What is the emergency medical ambulance number in Ayodhya?

Dial 108 for UP State Emergency Medical Services or 112 for Tourist Police. Emergency ambulance response time along the Ram Mandir corridor is under 5 minutes.

Accessible Pilgrimage

Senior Citizen & Wheelchair Guide

Priority darshan queues, free battery golf carts, ramp walkways, Hanuman Garhi doli rates, and 24/7 medical centers.

Performing darshan of Bhagwan Shri Ram Lalla should be peaceful, comfortable, and dignified for our elderly parents and divyangjan devotees. The temple trust and administration provide free electric golf carts, dedicated wheelchair ramps, resting bays, and priority Sugam Darshan assistance.

Free Cart Service

100% Free Service

Free Battery Golf Carts

📍 Pilgrim Facilitation Centre (PFC) ↔ Sugam Darshan Gate

Dedicated electric 6-seater and 8-seater golf carts operate continuously along the shaded Ram Path corridor to eliminate walking fatigue.

Eligibility: Senior citizens aged 65+, divyangjan (differently-abled), and expectant mothers

Wheelchair Assistance

Free (Subject to availability / token deposit)

Free Wheelchairs with Volunteer Support

📍 Available at PFC Entrance & Gate No. 3

Over 150 well-maintained manual wheelchairs with dedicated trust volunteers (Sevadars) available to assist through ramp walkways.

Eligibility: Anyone with walking difficulties or temporary injury

76 Steps Solution

₹400 – ₹800 (Negotiable fixed rate)

Hanuman Garhi Doli (Palanquin) Service

📍 Base of Hanuman Garhi Temple steps

Traditional four-bearer wooden dolis safely carry seniors up the 76 steps to Hanuman Garhi for direct blessings.

Eligibility: Elders unable to climb the 76 steep steps

Fast-Track Entry

100% Free E-Pass

Special Sugam Darshan Senior Priority

📍 Sugam Darshan Aisle, Ram Mandir

Seniors with Sugam e-passes bypass the 2-hour general queue, entering via cushioned seating waiting bays with drinking water.

Eligibility: Book via online.srjbtkshetra.org or on-spot PFC Helpdesk

24/7 Medical & Emergency Assistance in Ayodhya

PFC 24/7 Emergency Health Post

📍 Inside Pilgrim Facilitation Centre, Ram Path

Doctor on duty, oxygen concentrators, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, emergency stretchers.

Shri Ram Hospital (District Medical Centre)

📍 Ahilyabai Ghat Road, Ayodhya (1.2 km from temple)

Full multi-speciality government hospital with round-the-clock trauma care and ICU ambulances.

Red Cross First-Aid Stations

📍 Every 400m along Ram Path & Bhakti Path

Free ORS, pain relief sprays, diabetic snacks, and immediate ambulance transfer dispatch.

Need Immediate Medical Help or Ambulance?

Dial 108 (State Ambulance) or 112 (Police Emergency) from any mobile phone.

Senior Citizen Pilgrimage FAQs

Plan an Easy Yatra for Elders

Essential

Ram Mandir Darshan Guide

Opening timings, free Sugam Darshan e-pass, and aarti schedule.

Stay

Dharamshalas in Ayodhya

Peaceful trust rest houses and ashrams within walking distance.

Live

Live Crowd Status

Check hourly queue wait times to pick low-crowd visiting slots.

Stay

Hotels Near Ram Mandir

Stays with lift elevators and ground-floor rooms for seniors.

Last updated: 2 September 2026.