Varanasi to Ayodhya 2-Day Family Trip by Train

Day 1: Train journey and local sightseeing

Varanasi, India to Ayodhya, India on April 21, 2025

6:00am

Breakfast at Kashi Chaat Bhandar

Start your day with a delightful breakfast of classic Varanasi street snacks like kachori and jalebi at this popular eatery near the railway station. It opens from 6:00 AM.
INR150, 0h30m

8:00am

Board train to Ayodhya

Catch a direct morning train from Varanasi Junction to Ayodhya Cantt station. The train journey takes about 4 hours offering scenic views along the way.
INR300 per person, 4h0m

12:15pm

Lunch at Hotel Ayodhya Regency

Enjoy a traditional North Indian family-style lunch serving vegetarian specialties close to Ayodhya Cantt station.
INR400, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Ram Janmabhoomi

Explore the sacred birthplace of Lord Rama, an important pilgrimage and cultural site open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
Free, 2h0m

4:00pm

Explore Hanuman Garhi Temple

Visit this prominent temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman located near the city center. The temple is open until 7:30 PM.
Free, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Nirbhay Dhaba

Relish traditional Indian dinner featuring dal, roti, and paneer dishes in a family-friendly dhaba setting near the central market.
INR350, 1h0m

7:30pm

Check-in at Hotel Ayodhya Residency

Relax at your hotel with comfortable family rooms and amenities to rest after the day’s travel and sightseeing.
INR2500 per night, Overnight
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Day 2: Ayodhya sightseeing and return

Ayodhya, India to Varanasi, India on April 22, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel with local Indian breakfast options such as poha and tea.
Included in room, 0h30m

8:00am

Visit Kanak Bhawan

Tour the beautiful Kanak Bhawan temple, believed to be the palace of Sita and Rama, open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Free, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Sita Ki Rasoi and Treta Ke Thakur

Explore these historical temples linked to Goddess Sita’s kitchen and the Treta Yug period. Open till 6:00 PM.
Free, 1h0m

11:00am

Lunch at Tulsi Restaurant

Dine at Tulsi Restaurant for flavorful vegetarian meals with local Ayodhya flavors, open from 11:00 AM.
INR350, 1h0m

12:30pm

Afternoon walk along Sarayu River Ghats

Enjoy scenic and spiritual riverbank views, witnessing local rituals and family activities by the holy Sarayu, open all day.
Free, 1h30m

2:15pm

Board afternoon train back to Varanasi

Take an afternoon train from Ayodhya Cantt back to Varanasi, providing comfortable and timely travel back.
INR300 per person, 4h0m

6:30pm

Arrive Varanasi and return home

Arrive back at Varanasi Junction after a memorable family trip exploring Ayodhya’s cultural and religious heritage.
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