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Ayodhya
Ayodhya () is a city situated on the banks of the Sarayu river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ayodhya district as well as the Ayodhya division of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ayodhya became the top tourist destination of Uttar Pradesh with 110 million visitors in the first half of 2024, surpassing Varanasi.
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Ayodhya is a city in northern India (in Uttar Pradesh state) located on the Sarayu river, serving as the administrative center for its district and division. It has become India's top tourist destination, attracting 110 million visitors in the first half of 2024 and surpassing the previously popular city of Varanasi.
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Place details
- Locality
- Ayodhya
- Region
- Uttar Pradesh
- Country
- India
- Population
- 53,293
- Timezone
Travel guide
Buy
You can buy Ramnama towel, chundri, kurta and handicraft bags, tulsi mala, ramdana, Ramayana, books, sweet ball (laddoo).
Eat
Meat sales are banned within the of Ram Mandir since February 2026, making Ayodhya one of the few Indian cities to effectively ban selling meat. So, eating options are limited to local vegetarian shops and restaurants.
Drink
You can get water, fruit juice, cold drinks, etc.
Sleep
Various Vaishnava Mutts maintain community halls near the temple area. Devotees can stay for free or for a lower cost.
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