The riverfront
A series of ghats line the Saryu, with Ram Ki Paidi as the best known. Pilgrims bathe in the morning and gather for the aarti at dusk.
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Late afternoon to evening for the aarti.
Saryu Ghat & Ram Ki Paidi Ayodhya: Evening Aarti and Visiting Guide
The riverfront of the Saryu in Ayodhya, with bathing ghats, evening aarti and a calm end to the day.
LocationAyodhya riverfront
Time needed45 to 60 minutes
Best timeLate afternoon to evening for the aarti.
EntryFree
Overview
The riverfront of the Saryu in Ayodhya, with bathing ghats, evening aarti and a calm end to the day.
- Best time: Late afternoon to evening for the aarti.
- ui.facts.timings: Open all day; the evening aarti is around sunset.
- Time needed: 45 to 60 minutes
- Dress code: Modest
- Nearby: Hanuman Garhi, Ram Janmabhoomi
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Visiting Saryu Ghat & Ram Ki Paidi, Ayodhya: what to know
Practical
The ghats are open, so keep belongings secure and watch footing on wet steps. Water level changes with the season.
Plan
If you are returning to Varanasi the same night, reach Saryu Ghat by late afternoon and start the drive back by early evening.
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Quick facts
- Dress code
- Modest
- Nearby
- Hanuman Garhi, Ram Janmabhoomi
- Photography
- Allowed
- Timings
- Open all day; the evening aarti is around sunset.
Frequently asked questions about Saryu Ghat & Ram Ki Paidi, Ayodhya
Is the evening aarti at Saryu Ghat worth staying for?
Yes, it is calmer than Varanasi's Ganga aarti and a peaceful finish to the Ayodhya day, but it adds to the late return to Varanasi.
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Tours and trips that include Saryu Ghat & Ram Ki Paidi, Ayodhya
Varanasi to Ayodhya Cab
Private day trip, overnight or one-way cab from Varanasi to Ayodhya, about 200 to 230 km each way.
- Early 5 AM start for Hanuman Garhi, Ram Mandir and Saryu ghat
- Day trip, overnight stay or one-way drop at Ayodhya Dham station or the airport
- Sedan, Innova, Ertiga, Tempo Traveller or Volvo bus
Varanasi Ayodhya Tour Package 3 Days 2 Nights
Two days in Varanasi and a full day at Ayodhya: Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and the Saryu ghats.
- Kal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath and Annapurna darshan
- Evening boat ride and the Ganga aarti
- BHU and Sarnath
Kashi Ayodhya Prayagraj Tour Package 4 Days 3 Nights
The golden triangle of Uttar Pradesh by private cab: two days in Varanasi, a day in Prayagraj and a day in Ayodhya.
- Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna and Kal Bhairav darshan
- BHU and Sarnath
- Prayagraj: Sangam boat ride, Hanuman Mandir, Anand Bhavan and fort
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