The religious and historical city of Ayodhya, named after King Ayudh, one of the forefathers of Lord Rama, is also his birthplace. Ayodhya is situated on the banks of the River Saryu and is a centre of great importance in the epic Ramayana, which tells the story of Lord Rama. His return to his hometown after years of exile is celebrated as Diwali.

There’s a lot to see and experience in the holy town of Ayodhya. In fact, there are close to 80 AyodhyaTours that you can choose from. You can take a typical AyodhyaTour and see the following sites:

Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

This Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama, was demolished by Emperor Babar. Later, a mosque was built on the same site. This is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. Ram Navami, Dussehra and Diwali are celebrated here with great pomp.

Hanuman Garhi

This holy spot is a wish-fulfilment shrine, so it is throned throughout the year. The reigning deity is Mata Anjani who holds baby Hanuman in her lap. It is situated on the top of a mountain and looks stunning when decorated.

Nageshwarnath Temple

 

Legend has it that this temple was built by Kush, the son of Lord Rama. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and depicts Nagas worshipping the Lord. Shivratri is celebrated here with great gaiety.

Kanak Bhavan Temple

This temple is so richly decorated with gold idols of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita that it is generally called Kanak Sone ka Mandir.Musical performances are held here in the courtyard in the evenings which are a great draw among tourists. Depending on the Ayodhya Tour Packages you choose from, you will experience a musical performance here.

Sumantanath

 

This is a group of vintage Jain temples, on the outskirts of Ayodhya. It is identified by its beautiful inscriptions on its walls and the fact that it houses five tirthankaras out of 24 who were believed to be born here. This temple complex was built by the treasurer of the Nawab of Faizabad, Kesari Singh.

Sita kiRasoi

In the north-western side of the city, you will find Sita kiRasoi, a temple converted into Goddess Sita’s royal kitchen. This temple has an ancient kitchen with all its utensils. Idols of Rama, Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan and their wives can also be seen here. The symbolism behind this temple is that Goddess Sita is also known as Annapurna or the Goddess of Food. No one who comes here goes back hungry as free food is distributed to everyone who comes here.

Ayodhya Tourism isn’t restricted to seeing the sites mentioned above. You can take a walk in the hills and weekend getaways to Varanasi and Lucknow.  If you don’t know how to go about this, it means that you need a local person or agency to help you with making the perfect itinerary for you. In fact, an Ayodhya Travel Guide would be the best solution for you, someone reputable and experienced like Optima Travels.

By having a discussion with them on your specific needs, they can help you to draw up the best plan for you and your team. If they know all the particulars of your intended trip and if you have any special needs they should take care of, that will help him draw up a better plan for you. To know more, visit at optimatravels.com.

Do you want to avail of a lifetime opportunity to explore India in its varied colours? You can do it by enjoying yourself on a 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour. This tour is ideal for you if you want to have a first-time view of a country that’s steeped in history and culture. A visit to the three major historical cities of India—Delhi, Agra and Jaipur—will give you an insight into a bygone era of wonderful, amazing India.

3 Days Golden Triangle Tour

As the title of the tour suggests, this is a three-day tour that begins in historical Delhi where you will see all its major sights like the Jama Masjid, Parliament House, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, etc.

Once you savour the delights of Delhi, it’s time to move on to Agra, a road trip of a few hours away from the national capital. The world-famous Taj Mahal, the mesmerizing beauty in marble awaits you here. Built as a mausoleum for the Empress Mumtaz Mahal by Emperor Shah Jehan, this monument stands on the bank of the River Yamuna.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is highly visited right through the year by domestic and international tourists. Apart from this beauty, Agra also offers you some wonderful spend time at Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Fort, Tomb of Akbar the Great and Mehtab Bagh. You are guaranteed to have a great time at Agra.

On the last lap of your Golden Triangle Tour 3 nights, you will drive down to Jaipur, Rajasthan. Known as a princely state of India, Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan state and is endowed with a lot of history and culture of the Rajput era. You will be stunned to see ancient monuments in spanking condition, such as the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Amber Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, etc. Forts, palaces, and museums around here.

Once you soak in the sights of all these three major cities and return to Delhi, your 3 Days Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour comes to an end. However, if your time is short and you wish to complete this tour by doing a 2 Nights 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour, this is possible too.

And if the holiday mood still prevails after your wonderful weekend, you can explore more of this beautiful country by taking the following tours:

Delhi Agra Jaipur with Varanasi Tour

As the title suggests, this tour will take you to the three cities of the Golden Triangle. You can extend your holiday by exploring Varanasi, India’s most renowned spiritual centre. You’re probably aware that Varanasi is highly toured throughout the year, particularly at festival time.

Every morning, there is a special aarti on the River Ganga which is highly attended by tourists. Varanasi is also a seat of learning and a site for adventure activities. Go camping, hiking, trekking, river rafting, paragliding and much more.

Delhi Agra Jaipur with Pushkar Tour

This tour tails off in Pushkar, Rajasthan, known for its spirituality. People from all over the world come here to take a dip in the holy Lake Pushkar and visit its ancient temple here. A delightful Pushkar Mela is held every year which initially began as a camel trading site but is now a cultural exhibition.

By engaging an experienced travel agent, you can take these tours. One reliable travel agency is Optima Travels who is renowned for its punctuality, thoroughness in travel plans and attention to detail. Once you get in touch with Optima and firm up your plans with them, you will realize how innovative they are in their planning and what it takes to plan an India Golden Triangle Tour.