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Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Peak
Pran Pratishtha anniversary, winter pilgrimage peak
Feb
Shoulder
Pleasant weather, Basant Panchami
Mar
Peak
Holi celebrations, Ram Navami approaching
Apr
Peak
Ram Navami — BIGGEST event, massive crowds
May
Off-season
Extreme heat, 44C+
Jun
Off-season
Very hot, pre-monsoon
Jul
Off-season
Monsoon, Saryu flooding
Aug
Off-season
Heavy monsoon
Sep
Shoulder
Rain easing
Oct
Peak
Navratri, Dussehra, pleasant weather
Nov
Peak
Diwali, Deepotsav, Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Dec
Peak
Winter pilgrimage season, Christmas visitors
Peak (busiest) Shoulder Off-season (quietest)

Quick Facts

Climate
subtropical
Elevation
93m
Price Level
$$
Vibe
spiritual, devotional, cultural, peaceful
Activities
temple visits, ram mandir, ghat visits, religious ceremonies

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Safety Overview

Overall Safety
★★★★★
Women's Safety
★★★★★
Solo Traveler
★★★★★

Holy city undergoing massive transformation with the Ram Mandir. Heavy security presence provides safety at the temple. Infrastructure is rapidly developing.

Women's Safety

Ram Mandir has separate queues and extensive security including women's security personnel. The temple complex is very safe. Outside the temple area, Ayodhya is a developing pilgrim city—stick to main roads. Infrastructure is new and improving rapidly. Group visits recommended for old city areas.

Scam Alerts

Fake VIP darshan tickets, unauthorized guides near temple complex, overpriced accommodation during peak pilgrim seasons, donation scams.

Transport Safety

Connected by road and upcoming airport. Local autos and e-rickshaws available. Walking to the temple from nearby hotels is recommended during the day.

Getting There

FromDrive (normal)Drive (peak)RouteFlightTrain
Delhi10h14hhighway
Lucknow2.5h4hhighway—
Mumbai22h28hhighway
Bangalore30h36hhighway—
Kolkata14h18hhighway
Jaipur11h14hhighway—
Chandigarh12h16hhighway—
Pune24h30hhighway—
Ahmedabad18h22hhighway—
Hyderabad22h28hhighway—
Chennai28h34hhighway—

Events

Pran Pratishtha Anniversary
22 Jan – 24 Jan
Republic Day Weekend
24 Jan – 26 Jan
Basant Panchami
12 Feb – 12 Feb
Navratri (Chaitra)
20 Mar – 28 Mar
Ram Navami
27 Mar – 30 Mar
Navratri (Sharad)
28 Sep – 6 Oct
Dussehra
6 Oct – 8 Oct
Diwali / Deepotsav
19 Oct – 22 Oct
Dev Uthani Ekadashi
8 Nov – 8 Nov
Christmas-New Year
25 Dec – 1 Jan