The best months are October to March, when days are mild and dry (roughly 15 to 28 C) and comfortable for temple-hopping. The biggest draw is Deepotsav, staged on the eve of Diwali (October or November), when the ghats are lit with hundreds of thousands of lamps and the city sets world records for oil lamps; expect enormous crowds and booked-out hotels. Ram Navami in spring (usually April) is the single busiest religious festival. Avoid May and June, when temperatures regularly top 40 C, and the July to September monsoon, which can raise the Saryu and disrupt travel.

Ayodhya's Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) opened in December 2023 with flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and other major cities, about 10 km from the temple core. The redeveloped Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station has fast connections from Lucknow and Varanasi, and Lucknow's airport (about 140 km, 2.5 to 3 hours by road) remains a common gateway. In town, most temples along Ram Path are walkable or a short e-rickshaw ride (roughly 20 to 60 rupees for short hops); auto-rickshaws and app cabs cover longer distances. During major festivals, roads close to vehicles near the temple, so plan to walk.