Ayodhya guide
Packing List
What to pack for Ayodhya
In April, Ayodhya is typically hot, typically dry (23 to 40°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Ayodhya essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS (7 days)
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- After-sun lotion
- Stick to busy places with high turnover. Avoid tap water. Freshly cooked hot food is safest.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Good 4G. Jio and Airtel reliable in Ayodhya town. Network upgraded after Ram Temple construction surge.
- Auto-rickshaw drivers refusing meters and overcharging for the 5km between station and temple complex
- Peak season in April: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery
- April highlights: Ram Navami celebrations
Trip gear
- Cooling towel or portable fan