Ayodhya Divine Heritage Trail: timings, stops and booking

Pilgrims visiting Ayodhya can explore its sacred sites on UPSTDC's Ayodhya Divine Heritage Trail, a guided tour lasting about six hours. Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation announced the service on 30 October 2026, with tours starting on 1 November, according to PTI and Asianet Newsable. Two batches run daily.

Times, route and booking

Choose between 10 am to 4 pm and 1 pm to 7 pm. Both batches start and end at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk. A guide accompanies the group.

The listed stops are Ramayana Wax Museum, Surya Kund, Girija Kund, Panchmukhi Mahadev Temple, Guptar Ghat, Jhunkhi Ghat, Lakshman Kila, Sheshavatar Temple, Swarg Dwar, Ram Ki Paidi and Nageshwarnath Temple. The itinerary ends with Saryu aarti on the riverbank before returning to the starting point. The route covers sites on the 14 Kosi Parikrama.

Book through UPSTDC's website. The reports give no price, so check the website for the fare and availability before making plans. Hotel stays and meals are not included, according to Asianet Newsable. Arrange these separately.

If temple darshan is also part of your visit, consult the Ram Mandir darshan timings before choosing a tour batch.

Shri Ram's praise of Ayodhya

In Uttar Kand, Shri Ram Himself praises His birthplace and the Saryu:

जन्मभूमि मम पुरी सुहावनि। उत्तर दिसि बह सरजू पावनि॥ जा मज्जन ते बिनहिं प्रयासा। मम समीप नर पावहिं बासा॥३॥

Ramcharitmanas, Uttar Kand, Doha 4, Chaupai 3

“This lovely city is My birthplace. To its north flows the purifying Saryu. By bathing in it, people attain a dwelling near Me without effort.”

The word पावनि means purifying. Shri Ram directs our attention to the river's sacredness and the blessing of closeness to Him. As we reach the riverbank, these words give us something to remember beyond the day's itinerary.

Before the Saryu aarti, put your phone away for a minute and remember Shri Ram with gratitude.