Arrive at Ayodhya and check in to a hotel near Ram Janmabhoomi to keep walking access to the main temples and ghats; use this time to freshen up and store luggage.
Walk to the Ram Janmabhoomi complex for your first darshan and to experience the new temple precinct; evening darshan is popular—expect queues and security checks. Check current darshan timings on arrival (typically there are morning and evening slots).
Attend the Saryu river aarti at the ghats at sunset — a peaceful ritual with priests, chants and lamps that gives a beautiful riverside experience. Aarti usually begins around sunset (approx 5:30–6:30pm) but confirm locally.
Have a relaxed vegetarian dinner at your hotel's rooftop restaurant or a nearby river-view eatery to enjoy local flavours (dal, sabzi, rotis and simple desserts). Many restaurants in the temple area serve purely vegetarian meals.
Start early with prasadam available at many temples (Ram Janmabhoomi / Hanuman Garhi / Kanak Bhawan) or have a hotel breakfast buffet; prasadam is a cultural experience and usually available from early morning.
Climb the steps to Hanuman Garhi, an iconic hilltop shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman offering panoramic views of the city and a lively morning atmosphere; it typically opens early (around 5–6am).
Visit Kanak Bhawan — the palace-like temple associated with Sita and Rama; admire the silver doors and shrine art. Temples generally open in the morning and again in the evening, so plan for the morning slot.
Explore Tulsi Smarak Bhawan (dedicated to Tulsidas) and nearby exhibits or small museums that cover Ayodhya’s cultural and literary history; these typically open from mid-morning (about 9:00am) and are good for 1–1.5 hours.
Enjoy a hearty vegetarian thali at a nearby bhojanalaya or your hotel to refuel for the afternoon; local thalis include seasonal vegetables, dal, rice and rotis.
Visit the Nageshwarnath Temple (connected to Rama’s story) and then do a guided/parikrama walk around the Ram Janmabhoomi precinct to see smaller shrines and historic spots; parikrama walking typically takes 1.5–2 hours.
Take a traditional boat ride on the Saryu at sunset to view the ghats and temples from the river; boat operators typically run rides up to and just after sunset—confirm availability and safety lifejackets beforehand.
Dine at your hotel or a recommended vegetarian restaurant near the temple area; try simple sweets for dessert (prasad-inspired mithai). Most places serve until about 10pm.
Return for a final darshan at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex or a preferred temple (Nageshwarnath/Hanuman Garhi) to close your trip with a peaceful morning visit.