Ayodhya weekend
Ram Janmabhoomi and the Saryu ghats.
Overview
The birthplace of Ram, now a city of new roads and old devotion. Darshan here rewards planning, because rules and slots are set by the temple trust and change often. Your Journey Manager travels with the group throughout, with local hosts, and licensed guides where needed, at each place.
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Ayodhya
- Reach Ayodhya by air or rail. Your Journey Manager meets you at the airport or station and takes you to your stay.
- Check in and rest.
- Check in and rest.
- Evening aarti on the Saryu ghats.
- Day 2
Darshan day
- Darshan at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. Phones and cameras are not permitted inside, so we arrange safe storage before you enter.
- Hanuman Garhi and Kanak Bhawan, with help on the steps.
- Day 3
A slow morning, then home
- Breakfast and time for prasad and shopping.
- Transfer to Ayodhya for your onward journey.
Indicative itinerary. Timings depend on darshan slots, weather and traffic, and your Journey Manager adjusts the plan on the day.
Price sheet
Pricing confirmed on enquiry. Here is exactly what that covers.
Included
- Ground transport from the meeting point, with verified drivers
- A StayNaut Journey Manager throughout
- Local hosts at each place and, where needed, a licensed guide
- 2 nights in stays we have visited and checked, with breakfast
- A daily WhatsApp update to a family contact, if you wish
Paid at official counters
- Only where a temple or monument itself charges for entry, an aarti seat or a special-entry ticket
- Shown to you in advance, charged at cost, with a receipt
Optional extras
- Photography session with a vetted photographer
- Wheelchair or other assistance
- Puja through a vetted pujari at published rates
- Single-room supplement
Not included
- Flights or train tickets to the meeting point (we can help you book)
- Meals not shown in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, donations and shopping
We do not sell “VIP darshan”. If anyone offers it to you on this journey, tell your Journey Manager.
Pace
Gentle: short walks, rest built into the day, and help on steps and in queues. Suitable for most elders.
Places you will visit
Good to know
- Darshan slots and rules at Ram Mandir are set by the temple trust and can change. We tell you the latest before you travel.
- Dress modestly, and carry a light shawl or stole.
- Wear comfortable footwear that is easy to remove. Shoes are left outside temples.
- Carry a photo ID and any regular medicines.
- Some temples do not allow phones, cameras or bags inside. We tell you which ones before you go and arrange safe storage.
- Rules, timings and queues change around festivals and during VIP visits. Your Journey Manager checks on the day and adjusts the plan.
Changes and cancellations
Plans can change. Our cancellation and refund terms are on one page in plain language, and we tell you before you pay what applies to your dates. Read the terms.