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Hindu temple · Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Ram Mandir, Ayodhya

Lord Ram as a child (Ram Lalla).

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestRam Navami (March-April) and Deepotsav before Diwali
Nearest airportAyodhya (AYJ)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

The new temple at Ram Janmabhoomi opened in January 2024 and has become one of the most visited places in India.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Ayodhya (AYJ), about 7 km, Lucknow (LKO), about 130 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station (AY), about 1 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Ayodhya guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Phones, bags and electronics must be left in the lockers.
  • Mornings are calmest.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ram Mandir, Ayodhya?
Ram Mandir, Ayodhya is in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
How do I reach Ram Mandir, Ayodhya?
The nearest airport on our list is Ayodhya (AYJ), about 7 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station, about 1 km away.
What is the best time to visit Ram Mandir, Ayodhya?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Ram Navami (March-April) and Deepotsav before Diwali.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Ram Mandir, Ayodhya?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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