About the temple
Hanuman Garhi stands on a raised platform in the heart of Ayodhya and is one of the best-known Hanuman temples in the city. Devotees usually visit it as part of the Ayodhya circuit.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Morning or evening; Tuesdays and Saturdays are...
Hanuman Garhi Ayodhya: Timings, Steps & How to Visit from Varanasi
A hilltop Hanuman temple in the middle of Ayodhya, reached by a flight of steps and visited together with Ram Janmabhoomi.
LocationCentral Ayodhya
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
Best timeMorning or evening; Tuesdays and Saturdays are busiest.
EntryFree
Overview
A hilltop Hanuman temple in the middle of Ayodhya, reached by a flight of steps and visited together with Ram Janmabhoomi.
- Best time: Morning or evening; Tuesdays and Saturdays are busiest.
- ui.facts.timings: Open from early morning to night with a short midday break; check locally.
- Time needed: 30 to 45 minutes
- Dress code: Modest; remove footwear
- Nearby: Ram Janmabhoomi, Kanak Bhavan, Saryu ghat
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Visiting Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya: what to know
Visiting
There is a climb of a few dozen steps. Mobility-limited visitors can ask local helpers about alternatives. Keep valuables to a minimum because of the crowd.
From Varanasi
Ayodhya is about 200 to 230 km from Varanasi, 4 to 6 hours by road. Most visitors do it as a long day trip or stay a night.
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Quick facts
- Dress code
- Modest; remove footwear
- Nearby
- Ram Janmabhoomi, Kanak Bhavan, Saryu ghat
- Photography
- Restricted inside
- Timings
- Open from early morning to night with a short midday break; check locally.
Frequently asked questions about Hanuman Garhi, Ayodhya
Is Hanuman Garhi far from Ram Janmabhoomi?
No, they are close enough to visit in one trip, usually by a short ride or walk.
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Tours and trips that include Hanuman Garhi, 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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