Ayodhya, the legendary birthplace of Lord Rama, beckons pilgrims after the new temple was established. Below are the key points of the journey through this sacred city:
Reaching the Temple: Valmiki International Airport, near Ayodhya Cantt, serves the city. Cars and larger vehicles park 300 meters from the main temple entrance. Private cars can access a point 200 meters closer through a back route (arrange this beforehand with IndiaCARZ). Entire Temple complex construction is in progress and this may take another 2 years.
A Comfortable Pilgrimage: The entire walking path to the temple is carpeted, allowing barefoot walks. Restrooms and medical facilities are readily available within the complex.
Bathing in the Saryu: The temple area boasts several bathing ghats, some less crowded than the main Saryu Ghat. IndiaCARZ drivers are familiar with these less crowded ghats, all fed by the holy Saryu River. Ideal times for a dip are early mornings for lesser crowds or late evenings when the water is warm. Refreshingly, all hotels in Ayodhya Dham use Saryu River water, so you may avoid it.
HOTELS - As well known, Hotels are overpriced for facilities offered, however we have tied up with a few hotels which are more reasonable, serve good vegetarian food and suitable for city guests. We have tied up with a few hotels for our car rental guests, you can avail the rates.
Ex-Ayodhya Airport and station - Vehicles available are ERTIGA, DZIRE. (TT, Innova and Crysta very limited cars are available now)
Ex Lucknow Airport/Railway stations - All AC vehicles Dzire/Crysta/TT 35 seater Bus available - we also have 2 Urbania available from 04 April. -
Best Darshan Time : Best darshan time is early morning 5.30 am, have a bath at the hotel, finish Darshan, and come back to the hotel and have breakfast.
Best Day Of Week for Darshan : On Mon to Thu average time taken is 2 hrs for Hanuman Garhi and Ram Temple. Otherwise weekends are up to 4 hrs
About Guest with medical issues : Be advised that guests must be healthy enough to stand for the entire 2 to 4 hr time, except in Ram mandir queue where there are few places to rest. Wheelchairs are advised for seniors and can be arranged by us subject to availability. You can also book this with temple authorities on arrival.
Temple timings : Temple is open for darshan after the first Aarti. Usually time is from 5.30 am, but changes as per season. Last Aarti is at 9.30 pm, then the darshan queue entry is closed and the remaining queue has darshan.
Ayodhya City Tour : Sunrise Sail , Aarti Ceremony, Jatayu Boat Cruise , Ayodhya Heritage Walk, Sound and Light Show, Guptar Ghat, Excursion to Chhapaiya, Excursion to Lucknow, Excursion to Naimisharanya
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