Location of Ayodhya
Ayodhya is located in the Faizabad district of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the River Saryu. It is an ancient city of India that is traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama of Ramayana. It was also as the capital of the kingdom of Kosala. The state capital Lucknow is about 130 kms from Ayodhya.
Best time to visit Ayodhya
Ayodhya is believed to be a place with mild climate. However there are occasional heat waves during the summer months of April to June. This makes the winter months between November to February a preferable time to visit Ayodhya.
How to reach Ayodhya
There are several ways by which Ayodhya could be reached.
How to reach Ayodhya by Airways the nearest airport is that of Lucknow at a distance of 140 kms. Being a state capital Lucknow is well connected with all the major places in the country.
How to reach Ayodhya by Railways in the absence of a railway station at Ayodhya there nearest one to it is the railway station of Faizabad. All cities of Uttar Pradesh like Lucknow, Allahabad and Gorakhpur are all accessible from Faizabad.
How to reach Ayodhya by Roads Ayodhya is well connected by its roadways. It is situated on the main highway that comes to it straight from Faizabad on the way to Gorakhpur.
