Ayodhya Tour Packages

A city of immense religious and spiritual importance, Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is believed to be Lord Rama's city. It is mentioned in the Ramayana and is one of India's seven holiest cities. Ayodhya is home to numerous temples, Islamic establishments, sacred ghats, attracting large crowds of tourists and pilgrims. Holidify offers a multitude of Ayodhya tour packages at reasonable prices.

One of Ayodhya's most prominent temples is the Ram Janmabhoomi, where Lord Rama was supposedly born. Although associated with many conflicts, the temple is located near the Sarayu River and is known for its grand architecture and its religious significance. The late 19th century Kanak Bhawan, also called Sone ka Ghar, is another temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and his wife, Goddess Sita.

Some other temples where you can pay your respects when on a trip to Ayodhya include the Hanuman Garhi dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Nageshwarnath Temple where Lord Nageshwarnath is worshipped and Treta ke Thakur, where you would find idols of Lord Rama, Hanuman, Lakshman, Bharat, Sugreev etc. Do visit the Tulsi Smarak Bhawan, where the sain-poet Goswami Tulsidas has composed the Ramcharita.

Besides temples, Ayodhya also houses the Gulab Bari, the Garden of Roses, the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula and his parents. In addition, you can visit Bahu Begum ka Maqbara, a beautiful mausoleum dedicated to Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula's wife, Begum Unmatuzzohra Bano. Situated in Faizabad, about 20 minutes from Ayodhya, it was built in 1816 and is known for its Awadhi architecture.

Moti Mahal, or the "Pearl Palace," is also situated in Faizabad and used to be the residence of the Begum; it's admired for its Mughal architecture. When you travel to Ayodhya, you must go to some of its holy ghats like the Naya Ghat, Guptar Ghat, Ram Ghat and Lakshman Ghat. It is believed that going for a dip at a ghat will rid you of your sins.

About 1 day is sufficient to explore the city and to visit its major attractions. The best time to travel to Ayodhya is from October to December when the weather is pleasant, and you can also witness festivals like Diwali and Ram Vivah. You can stay in hotels or guesthouses. Ayodhya holiday packages also often include nearby destinations such as Varanasi, another major holy city.

Varanasi is situated on the Ganges river and is also one of India's seven holiest cities. It is known for the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is a Jyotirlinga. Some of its other temples are the Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple and Batuk Bhairav Mandir. Do visit its holy ghats like Assi Ghat, Kedar Ghat and Dashashwamedh Ghat, where the Ganga aarti is organised daily, Assi Ghat and Kedar Ghat. Holidify has many Ayodhya travel packages which are customisable and ideal for travelling alone or with someone.