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Ayodhya Contact Details

Ayodhya Contact Details
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Practical contacts, addresses and travel information for an Ayodhya pilgrimage. TIME-SENSITIVE: All timings, phone numbers, and addresses below are subject to change — verify all details before travel, especially for major festivals when special arrangements are in effect.

Ram Mandir (Ram Janmabhoomi)

  • Address: Ram Janmabhoomi Path, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123 VERIFY
  • Darshan timings: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM TIME-SENSITIVE — timings change on festivals and special occasions
  • Official website: srjbtkshet.org VERIFY — confirm this is the current official URL
  • Note: No mobile phones or cameras permitted inside the sanctum. Lockers available at the entrance.

Hanuman Garhi

  • Address: Near Ram Kot, Sahadatganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh VERIFY
  • Timings: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM TIME-SENSITIVE — confirm locally before visiting
  • Note: 76 steps to climb to the main temple. Shoe stand available at the base.

How to Reach Ayodhya

By Air

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya (IATA: IXA) — approximately 6 km from city centre. TIME-SENSITIVE: Confirm current airlines and routes; the airport is relatively new (opened November 2023) and route additions are ongoing.

By Train

  • Ayodhya Junction (AY) — closest station to the Ram Mandir, approximately 1 km away
  • Ayodhya Cantonment (ACN) — approximately 2 km from the main temple area
  • Both stations are connected to Lucknow, Delhi, Varanasi, and Mumbai. TIME-SENSITIVE: Check current trains and timings on IRCTC.

By Road

  • Approximately 130 km from Lucknow via NH-27 (approx. 2.5 hours)
  • Approximately 200 km from Varanasi (approx. 4 hours)
  • Regular UPSRTC buses from Lucknow, Varanasi, and Prayagraj (Allahabad) TIME-SENSITIVE: Confirm current schedules

Helplines

  • UP Tourism Helpline: 1800-180-5522 (toll-free) VERIFY
  • Ayodhya Development Authority: 05278-232632 VERIFY

Accommodation

Ayodhya has accommodation ranging from free dharamshalas to hotels. TIME-SENSITIVE: Hotel availability and pricing change significantly; several new properties have opened post-2024.

  • Dharamshalas (free or nominal cost): Available near Hanuman Garhi and Ram Mandir — contact individual temple trusts directly
  • Government accommodation: UP Tourism’s Yatri Niwas, Ayodhya VERIFY — availability and booking process
  • Hotels: Several mid-range options along Ram Path and near the temple area — book months in advance for Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, and Deepotsav

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Jai Shri Ram!