Ayodhya Travel Tips: After the construction of the grand temple of Ram Lala in Ayodhya, Ram Navami of the year 2026 is going to be very special. Lakhs of devotees are expected to reach Ayodhya for this festival to be held on March 26. If you also want to have darshan of Lord Ram on this auspicious occasion, then it is very important to keep these important things in mind to make your journey pleasant amidst the huge crowd and rising prices.

On the occasion of Ram Navami, Surya Tilak and special puja is organized in Ayodhya, to see which devotees gather from all over the country and the world. But this time crowd management can be a big challenge. The administration has made strict arrangements for the safety of the devotees, yet the pilgrims will have to pay special attention to their own planning.

Best time to visit

On the day of Ram Navami i.e. 26th March, the queues for darshan in the temple can be several kilometers long. If you want to visit peacefully then it would be better to plan 2-3 days before Ram Navami or 2 days after the festival. The temple premises are most crowded on the main festival days from 11 am to 2 pm as the special midday aarti and Surya Tilak take place at this time.

accommodation and food plan

• Due to the crowd, the prices of hotels and dharamshalas in Ayodhya may increase manifold.
• If rooms are not available in Ayodhya main city then you can look at the option of staying in Faizabad (Ayodhya Cantt) or near Guptar Ghat. E-rickshaws are easily available to reach the temple from here.
• Arrangements for Bhandara and Prasad are made in the major monasteries and temples of Ayodhya. Apart from this, many affordable eateries are available along the Ram Path.

Ram Mandir (Mr. Freepik)

Crowd management and safety rules

This time the administration has laid emphasis on the system of e-pass or QR code based entry. Carrying mobile phones, smart watches, cameras and leather goods is prohibited inside the temple. In view of the huge crowd, avoid taking the elderly and small children to the temple on the main festival day. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes for hiking on the Ram Janmabhoomi Path.

Other tourist places in Ayodhya

Don’t limit yourself to just the main temple during your visit. You can also enjoy the aarti of Hanumangarhi, Kanak Bhawan, Nageshwarnath Temple and Saryu Bank. The laser show held at Saryu Ghat in the evening is a center of special attraction for the devotees.

Traveling to Ayodhya on Ram Navami is a unique experience of faith but it is important to be mentally and physically prepared for it. With timely booking and patience, you can make the darshan of Ram Lala successful.