This is probably the most beautiful temple in Ayodhya. Right from its main gate that has colorfully carved recessed arches, it enchants you. You enter to see the carved walls and windows all around the central courtyard. I felt a strong feminine energy in this place even before I heard the legend behind this beautiful temple. Notice, it is called a Bhawan and not a temple which means it is a dwelling place.

Legend is that Kaikayee, the stepmother of Ram and youngest wife of King Dashrath, gifted this palace to Sita on her wedding. Of course, the building as we see it today is relatively new.

Tulsi Udyan, as the name suggests, is a garden park. It was set up as a memorial to a great saint poet Tulsi Das, the devotee and the creator of the Epic Ramcharit Manas, also popularly called Ramayana. The statue of Tulsi Das has also been installed under a beautifully carved canopy in the garden. The earlier name of the garden was Victoria Park, after the name of the Queen Victoria of England. It also had her statue. The park got its present name, Tulsi Udyan, in 1960.

This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is very popular with pilgrims especially at the time of Maha Shivratri. Legend has it that it was built by Lord Rama’s son, Kush. Although there are multiple beliefs, one of the popular ones say that Kush lost his armlet in river Saryu, which was found by a nag-kanya (the maiden of the Nagas) who fell in love with him. As she was a devotee of Lord Shiva, Kush built the temple for her.

This is believed to be the place where Hanuman lived and guarded the Ram Janmabhoomi. Locals believe that a visit to this holy shrine will grant you all your wishes. Famous Besan ka Laddoo is kind of prasad given here. You will find lots of monkeys around the temple and they might snatch your prasad for Lord Hanuman. So, be careful.. :D

It is a lovely little temple. You have to climb a lot of steep stairs to reach the temple.

With Buddhist origins, this hillock has an interesting mythological reference. It is believed that while Hanuman was carrying the hill with the Sanjeevani Booti, rested here for sometime.

Less maintained park, has beautiful view of saryu river.One can go and enjoy the other view of saryu river from here.

Its a famous Ram Janki Birla Mandir with well maintained garden. Also there is a famous Birla Ashram just next to it, where you can also stay.

Jhunki Ghat named after a saint, who is said to be a devout worshiper of Sita, or Sahast Dhara that till dates holds the distinction of taking away the life of a wrong doer who swears by the river Saryu in his own defence.

No longer a kingdom, but descendants still do live here.

This temple is next to Nageshwar Nath Mandir. Dedicated to Saryu river. Decorated beautifully inside with tiles and glass.

It was built by Teekamgarh Queen. She accumulated her pocket money to build the Ram Temple here.

Ayodhya is situated on the banks of Saryu River. Saryu, also called Sarju, is an integral part of the story of Ramayana. Like every city sacred city located on the banks of a river, there are ghats with stories.The story of Saryu River is that it originates from Lake Mansarovar in the Himalayas and soon after Ayodhya merges in the mighty Ganga. You will find ghats named after Ram, Lakshman,Bharat, Shatrughan, Sita, Urmila etc..i.e. almost after every character of Ramayana.