Arrivals – Pickup from Ayodhya Airport (Maharishi Valmiki International) or Ayodhya Junction; optional transfers from Lucknow (140 km) or Varanasi (200 km).[^^arrival]
Hotel check-in – Verified 3-star properties with quick darshan access; welcome drink, briefing, lunch slot.[^stay]
Temple Trail (13:00 – 17:00)
Teatime break – Street chai in kulhads, samosa/pakora tasting near temple lanes.[^teatime]
Saryu Evening (17:30 – 20:00)
Dinner & Overnight – Sattvic thali or Punjabi spread at preferred restaurant; overnight at hotel.
Pickup from Ayodhya Airport (Maharishi Valmiki International) or Ayodhya Junction; optional transfers from Lucknow (140 km) or Varanasi (200 km).[^^arrival]
Verified 3-star properties with quick darshan access; welcome drink, briefing, lunch slot.[^stay]
Structured darshan with locker guidance, security protocol briefing and post-prasad photography stops.[^ramjanm]
76-step ascent to cave temple honouring Lord Hanuman; panoramic Ayodhya views.[^hanuman]
Gold-plated Rama–Sita idols, symbolic royal kitchen with traditional utensils.[^kanak]
Historical palace footprint narrating Rama’s childhood legends.[^dashrath]
Street chai in kulhads, samosa/pakora tasting near temple lanes.[^teatime]
Sunset ambience, devotees taking holy dips, photography pointers.[^saryu]
Serene 30-minute ritual with diyas and Sanskrit chanting (arrive 20 mins early).[^^aarti]
Ramayana narrated via lights & audio, starts ~19:00 (ticketed).[^^lss]
Sattvic thali or Punjabi spread at preferred restaurant; overnight at hotel.
Sunrise option (06:00 – 07:30) – Morning darshan repeat, Ram Ki Paidi sunrise, or yoga/meditation session.[^sunrise]
Breakfast (08:00 – 09:00) – Hotel buffet or local poori-halwa, kachori-sabzi, jalebi from trusted stalls.[^breakfast]
Heritage & Cultural Sites (09:00 – 12:30)
Market & Food Crawl (12:30 – 14:00)
Lunch, Checkout & Departure (14:00 onwards) – Tailored drop at airport/rail or onward transfer to Lucknow/Varanasi.
Morning darshan repeat, Ram Ki Paidi sunrise, or yoga/meditation session.[^sunrise]
Hotel buffet or local poori-halwa, kachori-sabzi, jalebi from trusted stalls.[^breakfast]
Ancient Shiva shrine linked to Kush, son of Rama.[^nagesh]
Ramayana sculptures, landscaped gardens, family-friendly halt.[^ramkatha]
Manuscripts, Ramcharitmanas exhibits, cultural library.[^tulsi]
Believed spot of Rama’s Jal Samadhi on Saryu river.[^guptar]
Ram idols, Rudraksha malas, scriptures, local sweets (peda, laddu).[^market]
Aloo tikki chaat, kulhad lassi, thandai.[^foodtrail]
Tailored drop at airport/rail or onward transfer to Lucknow/Varanasi.
| Included | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hotel | 1 night double/twin sharing with breakfast |
| Transport | Private AC sedan/SUV throughout, driver allowances, tolls |
| Experiences | Ram Janmabhoomi guidance, Saryu Aarti seating, storyteller-guide |
| Utilities | Bottled water, sanitizer packs, prayer kits |
Excludes: Lunch/dinner (unless MAP/AP), VIP darshan tickets, donations, camera fees, personal shopping, insurance, tips.
| Tier | Profile | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Clean 2-3 star stay, breakfast only | ₹1,199 – 3,000 |
| Standard | Quality 3-star, breakfast + dinner | ₹4,000 – 6,000 |
| Deluxe | 4-star, all meals, guide + VIP support | ₹7,000 – 10,000 |
| Luxury | Best available stay, bespoke services | ₹12,000+ |
Festival occupancy analytics, Oct 2025. ↩