If you arrive early, have a light traditional breakfast near the Janmabhoomi area — try poha or kachori with masala chai at a nearby pure-vegetarian bhojanalaya which typically opens from 6:30–10:30; this gives energy for walking the sites.
Begin at the central Ram Mandir complex for darshan and to appreciate the newly restored temple architecture and displays; visiting hours are usually split (morning and evening), so arriving at 10:00 avoids the earliest crowds — check the official noticeboard/website for queue procedures.
A short walk/drive to the fortified Hanuman Garhi temple offers devotional atmosphere and a panoramic outlook over Ayodhya; the temple is typically open throughout the day (often ~5:00–22:00), making a mid-morning visit convenient.
Visit the well-maintained Kanak Bhavan shrine dedicated to Rama and Sita, known for its paintings and calm interiors; it is usually open from early morning until evening (commonly ~6:00–20:00), so mid-day is a good quieter time.
Walk to the nearby Treta Ke Thakur and Bharat Milap temples, linked to key episodes of the Ramayana and valued for local rituals and atmosphere; these small shrines are generally open across daylight hours (roughly 6:00–21:00).
Enjoy a filling North Indian vegetarian thali (dal, sabzi, roti, rice and a sweet) at a reputable pure-veg restaurant or temple-run bhojanalaya close to the Janmabhoomi area; most places serve lunch from 12:00–15:00 and offer authentic flavours and good value.
Visit the Tulsi Smarak to learn about Tulsidas’s life and Ayodhya’s literary heritage, and check the small local museum or archaeological displays; museum hours are commonly around 10:00–17:00, so early afternoon is ideal before closing.
Finish with a relaxed walk along the Sarayu ghats and, weather permitting, a short 20–30 minute boat trip for a different view of the riverfront and temples — boat operators typically run in daylight (around 7:00–18:00), so mid-afternoon trips are available.
Your guided half-day concludes at 16:00; if you plan to stay longer, consider returning for the sunset/ evening aarti at the ghats (starts around sunset, seasonal) or an evening meal nearby.
For dinner, try a well-reviewed pure-vegetarian restaurant near Janmabhoomi for a relaxed meal—order a paneer dish, seasonal sabzi and kheer for dessert; many restaurants serve dinner from about 19:00–22:00 (confirm timings locally).