Currently, preparations are going on across the country for Lord Shri Ram’s coming to home. After years of struggle, finally the temple of Lord Ram is being constructed at Ramjanmabhoomi in Ayodhya. On this occasion, the idol of Ramlala will be consecrated on 22 January. In such a situation, everyone is planning to go to Ayodhya. One can reach easily here in following ways.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Preparations to welcome Lord Ram are in full swing across the country.
- The idol of Ramlala will be consecrated on 22 January.
- If you want to go to Ayodhya on this occasion, then these methods will be useful for you.
Preparations are in full swing across the country to welcome Ram Lalla.Finally a grand temple of Lord Ram is about to complete at Ram Janmabhoomi after waiting for a long time. In this sequence, the idol of Ramlala will be consecrated on January 22. Everyone is excited to participate in this ritual programm. After Pran Pratishtha, the temple will soon be opened for the general public for easy darshan of Lord Ram. Ever since the construction of Ram temple started, many people are planning to visit Ram Janmabhoomi at Ayodhya.However, the journey to reach here from different states can be a bit difficult. Especially if you do not know the route to reach here. In such a situation, today in this article we will tell you about all the routes reaching Ayodhya, from where you can easily reach the birthplace of Shri Ram
Reach Ayodhya by train
If you are planning for Ayodhya via train, for this you will first have to reach Ayodhya Junction which is now Ayodhyadhya Dham and it is well connected to major Indian cities. Daily or weekly trains are available here from many cities of the country. Apart from this, direct trains also run here from Lucknow, Delhi, Allahabad, Varanasi and Gorakhpur. Also for those who are traveling from far away, connecting trains are easily available.
Popular rail routes to reach Ayodhya–
Delhi to Ayodhya: Many trains connect these two major cities. The travel time on this route ranges from 7 to 14 hours. Some popular trains for these cities include:-
- Vande Bharat Express (Anand Vihar Terminal – Ayodhya Cantt)
- Kaifiyat Express (Overnight)
- Farakka Express (Delhi Junction to Ayodhya Junction, runs on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).
Lucknow to Ayodhya: This is the shortest route to reach Ayodhya. The journey from here is covered about within 3-4 hours. There are frequent trains on this route, making it convenient for day trips.
Varanasi to Ayodhya: Many trains run at night for this route, which takes approximately 8-10 hours. Some popular options for this route include:-
- Jammu Tawi Express (connects Varanasi to Ayodhya in 3.5 hours)
- Ganga Sutlej Express (connects both cities within 4.5 hours)
- Doon Express (reaches Ayodhya Junction from Varanasi Junction in 3 hours 21 minutes)
- Ahmedabad Sabarmati Express (connects Varanasi to Ayodhya in 3.5 hours and runs on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).
Other cities: Apart from this, trains running from major cities of different states like Allahabad, Kanpur, Patna, Bhopal go directly to Ayodhya. You can book your ticket from the Indian Railways website at your convenience.
Ramjanmabhoomi by bus
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses run regularly between Ayodhya and neighboring cities like Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur. These buses are a comfortable option to reach Ayodhya at low cost. In such a situation, you can book Bus ticket online or offline for going to Ayodhya from these cities. Apart from this, you can also reach here by your car. To reach Ayodhya you can follow the following national highway-
National Highway-27
National Highway from Rae Bareli to Ayodhya
Ram Vangaan Marg
Four lane till Ram Janmabhoomi
Ram’s exile route from Ayodhya to Chitrakoot
47 km long stretch between Sultanpur and Ayodhya
Reach Ayodhya by air route
Apart from road and rail, you can also reach Ayodhya by air. Presently the construction work of airport in Ayodhya, has been completed. Apart from this,Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport of Lucknow is the nearest airport to reach Ayodhya. The distance from here to Ayodhya is 130 kilometers, where you will easily get taxis and buses to reach there. Also you can reach from Gorakhpur, Prayagraj and Varanasi airports.
Reach Ayodhya from abroad
If you live abroad or someone whom you know, wants to reach Ayodhya for Ramlala’s darshan, he can fly to New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport or Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. After reaching here, one can be connected with domestic flights or trains to reach Ayodhya. Apart from this, many foreign airlines connect directly to Lucknow, that also can be followed.