Arrive at the Lucknow Airport, Leave Lucknow by private AC Swift Dzire to reach Ayodhya, to see everything you want to see. Ideally, pack a light breakfast for the route, so that you save time. Here’s everything you must see and do while in Ayodhya and transfer to Hotel for fresh up.

HANUMAN GARHI MANDIR:
It is believed that a child is the strongest and the most confident when he sits in his mother’s lap. The Hanuman Garhi temple can boast of such strength. It is considered to be the most powerful seat of Lord Hanuman as he sits and enjoys in his mother Anjani’s lap here. Legend has it that Lord Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janambhoomi or Ramkot. Devotees believe that all their wishes are granted with a visit to this holy shrine.

KANAK BHAWAN:
Just a few minutes’ walk away is Kanak Bhawan. Legend goes that Ram was coming home with his bride, Janaki, the beautiful daughter of Raja Janak. Kaikeyi was in a dilemma – what would be a good ‘mukh dikhai’ for the first daughter-in-law of Raja Dashrath? She didn’t want anyone to feel she was any less a mother to Ram than Maa Kaushalya, so, a palace for the newlyweds would be ideal, she thought. Kanak Bhawan, dating back to Treta Yug, is the beautiful palace that she gifted to Sita. The beautiful idols of Goddess Sita along with Lord Ram and his three brothers at Kanak Bhawan are a delight to sore eyes.
Open all days, 6 am to 9 pm

REFRESHMENTS
Ram Janmbhoomi does not open before 1 pm, so use this time to stop for refreshments outside Kanak Bhawan. You can also stop by at Kanak Sarkar Rasoi, run by the Kanak Bhawan trust. It serves garlic and onion free delicacies in set thalis. The thali consists of a Dal, Rice, two vegetables and rotis. A 15-minute walk takes you from Kanak Bhawan to Ram Janmbhoomi.

RAM JANMABHOOMI:
One of the major attractions in Ayodhya, the Ram Janmbhoomi temple is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, and is hence thronged by devotees.
Open all days: 7 am to 11 am and 2 pm to 6 pm

VALMIKI RAMAYAN BHAWAN:
This place is famous for the Valmiki Ramayana which has been engraved beautifully on marble here. When a devotee’s wish is fulfilled, he comes here to submit text copies filled with ‘सीता राम’ written several thousand times, at the Ram Naam Bank.
Open all days, 6 am to 9 pm

GUPTAR GHAT:
No trip to Ayodhya is complete without a visit to ghats of the sacred Saryu river. On the way back to Lucknow, do make a stopover at this sacred ghat is believed to be the spot where Lord Rama took Jal Samadhi. It is here that Lord Rama took his last dip and was never seen again in human form. You can also take a boat ride on the river Saryu, which is known to be the abode of hundreds of dolphins! And while you are here, try the pakodas and corn-on-the-cob available on the ghat. and later on transfer to hotel.

POINTS TO NOTE:

1. No leather is allowed inside the temples in Ayodhya, so avoid leather purses, bags and belts.
2. Wear comfortable footwear that is easy to take off and wear again.
3. No mobiles are allowed inside the Ram Janma bhoomi.

Kanak Bhavan:
Kanak Bhawan is to the north-east of Ram Janam Bhumi, Ramkot, in Ayodhya. Kanak Bhawan is one of the finest and famous temples in Ayodhya and is a must visit. It is believed that this Bhawan was gifted to Devi Sita by Kaikei immediately after her marriage to Lord Ram. This is private palace of Devi Sita and Lord Rama.

Sita Ki Rasoi:
Situated on the north-western side of the Ram Janmanhoomi in Ayodhya's Rajkot, Sita ki Rasoi is believed to be an ancient kitchen used by goddess Sita herself. Built quite close to the Ram Janmabhoomi, this sacred site is now a temple housing some exhibit vessels. One among the two kitchens revered in Sita's name, this Sita Ki Rasoi is a basement kitchen.

Nageshwarnath temple:
The temple of Nageshwarnath is said to have been established by Kush, the son of Rama. Legend is that Kush lost his armlet, while bathing in the Saryu, which was picked up by a Nag-Kanya, who fell in love with him. As she was a devotee of Shiva, Kush erected this temple for her. Even till the times of Vikramaditya the temple was in good shape. The present temple was built in 1750 by the minister of Safdar Jung, named Naval Rai.

Swarg dwar:
is the spot where Lord Rama was cremated. Ayodhya is situated on the right bank of the river or Saryu (which is also known as Ghagra), within the latitude 26o 48 north and longitude 82o 13 east in north India. It is an interesting and attractive place to visit and enjoy your vacation

Tulsi Samrak Bhavan:
Tulsi Smarak Bhawan was built in 1969 by the initiative of Shri Vishwanath Das ji, the then Governor of UP as a tribute to the famous saint poet and the creator of Ramayana, Goswami Tulsi Das. The bhawan is located 300 ft on the eastern side of the National Highway at Rajgang Crossing. It is believed that Sant Tulsi Dass wrote his Ramayan at this place. The Smarak has a research institute called Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan. It contains a big library which is of immense value to the historians and scholars.

Departure Ayodhya:
Transfer to Lucknow Airport by AC Swift Dizer with sweet memories.