Situated on the banks of River Saryu, Guptar Ghat holds immense religious significance. According to legend, this was the place where Lord Rama had taken his last dip (jal samadhi) to leave the earth and go back to his original abode 'Vaikunta'. Situated on the banks of river Saryu, this is the very spot where Lord Rama performed Jal Samadhi. King Darshan Singh constructed it in the early 19th century. One can also visit Ram Janaki Temple, Old Charan Paduka Temple, Narsingh Temple and Hanuman Temple on the ghat.
The best time to visit Guptar Ghat in Ayodhya is in the morning and evening time
Dashrath Mahal is connected by road to several major cities and towns, including Lucknow (131 km [81 mi]), Gorakhpur (140 km [87 mi]), Prayagraj (160 km [99 mi]), Varanasi (200 km [120 mi]) and Delhi (636 km [395 mi]).A direct bus service has been started between Ayodhya and Janakpur, in Nepal as a part of Ramayana circuit.
The city is on the broad gauge Northern Railway line on Pandit Din Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Lucknow main route with Ayodhya Junction and Ayodhya Cantt railway stations.Dashrath Mahal is 1 kilometer away from Ayodhya Railway Station.
The nearest airports are Shri Ram International Airport, 12 km (7.4 mi) away, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, 134 km (83 mi) away, Prayagraj Airport, 166 km (103 mi) away.
# | Facilities | Description | |
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1 | Toilet | Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Toilet | |
2 | Parking area | Parking at New Company Garden, Ayodhya Cantt | |
3 | Tickets Required | Ticket is not required in Guptar Ghat | |
4 | Locker | N/A | |
5 | Footwear Safekeeping | N/A | |
6 | Signage board | Sign board is in Hindi and English language only | |
7 | Guide | Available | |
8 | wheelchair ramp | N/A | |
9 | Braille Sign | N/A | |
10 | Flowers shop | A flower shop is available in front of Gopratar Temple and Shiv Temple. | |
11 | Changing room | The changing room is absolutely free or is on the side of Ghat. | |
12 | Restaurant | N/A | |
13 | Prasad shop | N/A | |
14 | Photo Point | There are three better photo points near guptar ghat, first In front of Saryu river, second at new company garden, third at panchamukhi mahadev temple. | |
15 | Pet care | Here you can bring your pets, there is no restriction | |
16 | Drinking Water | Free drinking water facility is available. It is situated infront community toilet on the banks of Guptar Ghat. | |
17 | ATM | State Bank of India ATM, Ayodhya Cantt, Uttar Pradesh 224001. https://maps.app.goo.gl/FzaZpsfdPY9n4gez8 | |
18 | Boat Riding | Boat and cruise service is also available in Guptar Ghat which provides you a long journey. This journey is from Guptar Ghat to Ayodhya, for which you have to pay a fixed amount of around ₹ 300. |