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Carved sandstone entrance gate of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex in Ayodhya under a blue sky

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Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir visiting guide, cost & rules

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya is a Nagara-style stone temple built on the site Hindus revere as the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram, seventh avatar of Vishnu.

Photo: Aliva Sahoo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Duration1 day
Starts fromAyodhya Dham Junction
Cost from₹200 each
Stops4
Best timeOctober to March for mild weather; the temple works on a cooler-season timetable from late October
Good forSolo, Couples, Families, Groups

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya is a Nagara-style stone temple built on the site Hindus revere as the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram, seventh avatar of Vishnu. The idol of Ram Lalla, Ram as a child, was consecrated in the pran pratishtha ceremony of 22 January 2024, and the Ram Darbar on the first floor opened for darshan in June 2025. The temple is run by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. For Ram bhakts it is the centre of a pilgrimage that also takes in Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and a dip at the Saryu ghats.

Step 2 of 8Next: Visiting rules

Visiting rules

Opening hoursCooler-season timetable introduced by the Trust on 23 October 2025: Mangala aarti 4:30, Shringar aarti 6:30, darshan path opens 6:30 and darshan 7:00-12:00 (entry closes at 12:00 for bhog, temple shut 12:30-13:00), darshan again 13:00-21:15 (entry closes 21:00), Sandhya aarti 19:00, Shayan aarti 21:30. Open daily. In summer (from February 2025) darshan ran 6:00-21:30. The 2026-27 winter timetable was not confirmed; check the Trust's site. Source: NavBharat Live, 25 Oct 2025, and ETV Bharat, 5 Feb 2025, both reporting the Trust's notices.
Entry feeFree. Aarti passes are also free.
What to wearThe Trust has not published a formal dress code. Modest, traditional clothing (covered shoulders and knees) is what pilgrims wear; belts and leather items are among the things guides say to leave in the locker.
PhotographyMobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside the temple premises; deposit them in the lockers. Photography of the sanctum is not permitted.

Visiting with respect

  • Leave footwear at the shoe counter and keep the queue moving; darshan of Ram Lalla is brief at busy times.
  • Chant or pray quietly; follow the instructions of the Trust's sevaks and security staff.
  • Accept prasad with the right hand.

Official website ↗

Hours and rules can change for festivals and services. Check the official site on the day.

Step 3 of 8Next: Getting there

The route, stop by stop

The whole route first. Tap any stop and the map zooms to just that place.

Route

Stops

Ayodhya Dham Junction to the temple → Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir (Ram Lalla darshan) → Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan → Ram ki Paidi and the Saryu ghats · Directions in Google Maps ↗

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    About 2.5-3 km; e-rickshaw or auto along Ram Path. Ride fares are not published; guides quote ₹20-50 per e-rickshaw ride. From the airport (about 10-12 km) take a taxi or the state bus towards Ayodhya Dham bus station Map ↗
  2. 2
    Deposit phone, shoes and bags at the free lockers before the darshan path; walk through security and the covered queue Map ↗
  3. 3
    Short walk or e-rickshaw from the temple area; Hanuman Garhi is reached by a flight of steps Map ↗
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    E-rickshaw or walk to the riverfront for a dip and the evening Saryu aarti Map ↗
Step 4 of 8Next: Cost

What it costs

Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Page updated 18 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book.

Your group₹400
Couple · from Ayodhya Dham Junction
Per person₹200

A do-it-yourself budget for the visit: local transport and any entry fee. Donations and guided tours are extra.

Step 5 of 8Next: What to book

What to book ahead

Step 6 of 8Next: Stay & food

Where to stay and eat

Stay

Ayodhya now has dharamshalas, guesthouses and budget hotels within a few kilometres of the temple. 2026 guides put dharamshala and budget rooms at roughly ₹500-2,000 a night (Birla Dharamshala on Ayodhya-Faizabad Road is a long-standing option); budget hotel rooms near the station run about ₹800-1,500. Rates jump sharply on Ram Navami, Diwali and the consecration anniversary, so book early for those dates.

Food

Ayodhya is a vegetarian pilgrim town around the temple, with simple thali places, sweet shops and chaat along Ram Path and near Hanuman Garhi. Prasad is distributed after darshan. Eat before you queue: water bottles and food are not allowed on the darshan path.

Local tip: Go with nothing but your ID and some cash in a pocket. Leaving your phone at the hotel saves the locker queue, which at peak times can take longer than darshan itself.
Step 7 of 8Next: FAQ

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Questions people ask

How many days do you need for Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir?

1 day, starting from Ayodhya Dham Junction (rail) or Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya (AYJ).

What is the best time for Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir?

October to March for mild weather; the temple works on a cooler-season timetable from late October. Expect the heaviest crowds on Ram Navami (March-April), the pran pratishtha anniversary (kept by the Hindu calendar; it fell on 31 December in 2025), Diwali (Deepotsav on the Saryu ghats) and long weekends. Weekday mornings right at opening are the calmest.

How much does Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir cost?

From about ₹200 per person doing it yourself, with the travel legs adding up to roughly ₹0.

What needs to be booked in advance?

General darshan: free, no booking: Darshan of Ram Lalla is free and unticketed; join the queue during darshan hours. The Trust has said there is no paid or special-pass darshan, so ignore anyone selling one. Aarti passes (Mangala, Shringar, Shayan) (must book): To attend the Mangala, Shringar or Shayan aarti you need an entry pass. The Trust said these passes are free and issued through its booking portal (online.srjbtkshetra.org) and a counter at the temple. Numbers are small; book as early as you can and carry the photo ID you booked with. Phones and bags stay outside (must book): The Trust asks devotees to leave mobile phones, electronic keys, footwear and purses outside the temple. Lockers and a cloakroom are provided on site; at busy times the deposit queue alone can take 30-60 minutes. Check the season's timetable (must book): Timings change with the season and on festival days. Check the Trust's official site or social accounts the week you travel.

Where do pilgrims stay?

Ayodhya now has dharamshalas, guesthouses and budget hotels within a few kilometres of the temple. 2026 guides put dharamshala and budget rooms at roughly ₹500-2,000 a night (Birla Dharamshala on Ayodhya-Faizabad Road is a long-standing option); budget hotel rooms near the station run about ₹800-1,500. Rates jump sharply on Ram Navami, Diwali and the consecration anniversary, so book early for those dates.

What about food?

Ayodhya is a vegetarian pilgrim town around the temple, with simple thali places, sweet shops and chaat along Ram Path and near Hanuman Garhi. Prasad is distributed after darshan. Eat before you queue: water bottles and food are not allowed on the darshan path.

Step 8 of 8Next: Sources

Sources and last check

Checked 16 October 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.

  • online.srjbtkshetra.org OfficialOfficial booking portal of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (page title only; behind a bot check)
  • gov.uk OfficialNo FCDO advice against travel to Uttar Pradesh (updated 7 Oct 2026); general advice to take care at crowded religious sites
  • navbharatlive.comCooler-season darshan and aarti timetable from 23 Oct 2025, including the 12:30-13:00 closure
  • etvbharat.comTrust's February 2025 change: darshan 6:00-21:30
  • ianslive.inTrust: phones, footwear, purses to be left outside; free aarti entry passes from the Trust website; no paid or special-pass darshan; typical darshan 60-75 minutes
  • outlooktraveller.comBan on mobile phones and electronic keys on the premises; lockers and cloakroom on site
  • ianslive.inRam Darbar opened for public darshan 14 June 2025 with a pass system
  • etvbharat.comAarti passes issued online and through the Trust (about 100 per aarti, 2024)
  • akbartravels.comBudget stay price ranges in Ayodhya
  • trivenicabs.inFree lockers outside the inner complex; prohibited items list; 30-60 min locker queue; dharamshala price band
  • goodreturns.inSecond pran pratishtha anniversary main ceremony on 31 Dec 2025

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