Ayodhya Nandigram Yatra

Highlights & Route

Ayodhya is where the Ramayana begins. For most yatris today the first wish is darshan of Ram Lalla in the new Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, but the town around it holds much more: Hanuman Garhi on its mound, Kanak Bhawan with its gold-ornamented images of Ram and Sita, the palace site of Dashrath Mahal, and the ghats on the Saryu where the evening aarti is sung. This yatra gives you three nights in Ayodhya so that none of this has to be rushed.

A short drive south lies Nandigram, where Bharat is said to have ruled on Shri Ram’s behalf for fourteen years, keeping his brother’s sandals on the throne. The tank and temple at Bharat Kund mark that spot, and many families also perform pind daan here. From Nandigram the route continues to Lucknow, the state capital, where the yatra ends with a day among the Nawabi monuments and a drop at the airport or railway station.

Darshan at the Ram Mandir is free, and we help you understand the pass system, the timings and the strict rule about leaving phones and bags behind. The days are planned so that the main temple visits fall in the early morning, when queues are shorter and the heat is less, and the afternoons are kept lighter for elderly travellers.

Route

Ayodhya (3 nights) → Nandigram (Bharat Kund) → Lucknow (1 night) → drop at Lucknow airport or railway station

Good to know before you book

Mobile phones, cameras, bags, belts and electronic items are not permitted inside the Ram Mandir complex. Free lockers are available near the entry, but it is simpler to leave everything at the hotel and carry only an ID card.
Darshan is open to all without a pass. Free passes for aarti and for a fixed darshan slot are issued by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust through its official website only; nobody can sell you a pass.
Ayodhya has its own airport (Maharishi Valmiki International Airport) and Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station; both are a short drive from the temple area.
On Ram Navami, Diwali, Kartik Purnima and the anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha (22 January), the town is extremely crowded and special darshan arrangements may be suspended.
Nandigram is about 15 km from Ayodhya on the Sultanpur road, and Lucknow is around 135 km away, roughly three hours by road.
Summer (April to June) is very hot in this part of Uttar Pradesh; October to March is the most comfortable time.

Yatra Highlights

Ram Lalla darshan at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and Hanuman Garhi
Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal, Guptar Ghat and the Saryu aarti at Ram Ki Paidi
Bharat Kund at Nandigram, where Bharat waited for Shri Ram's return

Day 1 :

Arrival in Ayodhya, Saryu aarti

Our driver meets you at your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time, Ayodhya airport or Ayodhya Dham Junction, and takes you to the hotel. Rest after your journey; lunch is on your own.

In the late afternoon, walk along Ram Ki Paidi, the long bathing ghat on the Saryu, and visit Nageshwarnath temple beside it, which local tradition links to Kush, son of Shri Ram. Stay for the Saryu aarti after sunset. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Ayodhya

Day 2 :

Ram Mandir darshan and the old town temples

Start early for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. Leave phones and bags at the hotel. Most yatris first climb the steps to Hanuman Garhi, the fort-like temple of Hanuman that guards the town, and then proceed for Ram Lalla darshan. Our team will tell you the day's darshan hours and the best gate to use.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Kanak Bhawan, said to be a gift from Kaikeyi to Sita, and Dashrath Mahal, the ancestral palace site. Nearby are Treta Ke Thakur, with its old black-stone images, and the small Chhoti Devkali temple.

Later in the day see the Tulsi Smarak Bhawan, a memorial to Goswami Tulsidas with a museum and evening Ramlila performances. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Ayodhya

Day 3 :

Guptar Ghat, Nandigram and Bharat Kund

After breakfast, drive to Guptar Ghat on the edge of the cantonment, where Shri Ram is believed to have left the earthly world. The ghat is quiet and well kept, and a good place for a dip or a few minutes of calm.

Continue to Nandigram, about 15 km south. At Bharat Kund, a large stepped tank with temples around it, Bharat lived as an ascetic during the fourteen years of exile and is believed to have performed the first shraddh for King Dashrath here. Families who wish can arrange pind daan at the kund with a local purohit (dakshina extra).

Return to Ayodhya by afternoon. The rest of the day is free for a second darshan, shopping in the lanes near Hanuman Garhi, or rest. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Ayodhya

Day 4 :

Ayodhya to Lucknow, Nawabi monuments

After breakfast, check out and drive to Lucknow, around three hours. Check in to the hotel and take lunch on your own.

In the afternoon visit the Bara Imambara with its Bhool Bhulaiya maze and the Chhota Imambara, both in the Hussainabad area, with the Rumi Darwaza and the Hussainabad Clock Tower close by. If time permits, drive past the Ambedkar Memorial Park in Gomti Nagar on the way back. In the evening, those who like can walk in Hazratganj. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Lucknow

Day 5 :

Lucknow local darshan and departure

Depending on your departure time, visit the Hanuman Setu temple on the banks of the Gomti or the Dilkusha Kothi ruins, or spend the morning at the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden with children.

After breakfast and check-out, you are dropped at your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel), Lucknow airport (Chaudhary Charan Singh International) or Charbagh railway station.

Overnight: not applicable (yatra ends)

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1	Ayodhya	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
2	Ayodhya	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
3	Ayodhya	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
4	Lucknow	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do we need a pass for Ram Mandir darshan?

No. General darshan is open to everyone during temple hours without any pass. Free passes are needed only for the aartis (such as Mangala and Shringar aarti) and for a few special darshan categories. These are booked on the official website of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, and we guide you through it.

What can we carry inside the Ram Mandir?

Only yourself, your clothes and an ID card. Phones, cameras, bags, belts, pens, earphones and food are not allowed. Lockers are provided near the entry, but we suggest leaving valuables at the hotel.

Why is Nandigram part of a Ram yatra?

According to the Ramayana, when Shri Ram went into exile, Bharat refused to sit on the throne of Ayodhya. He placed his brother’s sandals on it and lived as a hermit at Nandigram, ruling in Ram’s name until his return. Bharat Kund marks that place, and it is one of the few Ramayana sites where the story is about devotion rather than battle.

Can we end the yatra in Ayodhya instead of Lucknow?

Yes. Ayodhya has its own airport and railway station. If you prefer, we can replace the Lucknow night with a fourth night in Ayodhya or a visit to Varanasi. Ask us for a revised plan.

Is the yatra suitable for elderly parents?

Yes. The temple visits are planned early in the morning when it is cool and less crowded, the vehicle takes you close to each site, and wheelchairs can be arranged at the Ram Mandir. The only steps of note are at Hanuman Garhi, which can be skipped.

When is the best time to visit Ayodhya?

October to March is pleasant. Kartik month (October to November) with Deepotsav on Diwali eve is spectacular but very crowded. Ram Navami (March or April) is the biggest festival of the year. Avoid May and June if you are sensitive to heat.

Is Hindi or English spoken by your drivers and staff?

Our drivers speak Hindi; our office team can help you in Hindi and English by phone or WhatsApp at any time during the yatra.

Can we perform pind daan at Bharat Kund, Nandigram, on this yatra?

Yes. Day 3 takes you to Guptar Ghat and then about 15 km south to Bharat Kund at Nandigram. Bharat is believed to have performed the first shraddh for King Dashrath there. Families who wish can do pind daan at the kund with a local purohit. Tell us when you book so we can arrange the purohit in advance. The purohit’s dakshina and samagri are paid directly and are not in the package price. You are back in Ayodhya by afternoon.

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Ayodhya Nandigram Yatra (this page)	5 days / 4 nights	Ayodhya	From ₹30,000
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Ayodhya Mandir Darshan	Day visit	Ayodhya	On request
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Kashi Darshan – Full Day	Day visit	Varanasi	On request

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