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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ajodhya by plane, bus, ferry, car, or train

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Fly to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ)CMB - AYJ
7h 2m
₹16,768–53,476
Bus, ferry, drive, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Drive from Nagapattinam to Mayiladuturai J
4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Ayodhya
2d 8h
₹8,910–16,225
Fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)CMB - LKO
2. Take the bus from Alambagh to Darshan Nagar
9h 18m
₹14,298–21,046
Fly to Varanasi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)CMB - VNS
2. Take the train from Babatpur to Ayodhya
9h 40m
₹12,948–34,286

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ) flights

38Weekly Planes

8h 50mAverage Duration

₹13,755Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,234.4 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ajodhya, India?

SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport (AYJ) 5 times a day.

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Ajodhya(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Ayodhya is a city situated on the banks of the Sarayu river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ayodhya district as well as the Ayodhya division of Uttar Pradesh, India. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Ajodhya

Gulab Bari(Opens in a new window)

Gulab Bari (literally meaning 'Garden of Roses') the Tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula is in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. This place has a good collection of roses of various varieties set by the sides of water fountains. Gulab Bari is the maqbara (Mausoleum) of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, the third Nawab of Oudh (now Awadh) in the campus. This monument has declared to be of National Importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 as updated by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010. Further under Sub-section 20 (a) and 20 (b) of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Monuments and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010. Gulab Bari is surrounded by an enclosure wall, built of Lakhauri bricks lime plastered and decorated with plaster mouldings. The enclosure contains the tomb of Shuja-ud-daula along with mosque Imambara, Shahi Hammam, Baradari and a well approached through triple-arched gateways. The tomb of Shuja-ud-daula (1753–1775) was constructed by himself during his lifetime which is approached through an imposing gateway. The central chamber contains the cenotaph which houses the graves of Nawab Shuja-ud-daula and his mother. The tomb proper stands in the centre of a Charbagh Garden accompanied by fountains and shallow water channels. The square double-storeyed structure of the mausoleum has an arched verandah on each side, while its upper storey has a three arched façade adorned by minarets on the corners. The dome of the central chamber is crowned by inverted louts and metal finial.

Bahu Begum ka Maqbara(Opens in a new window)

Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is the Tomb of Queen Bride Begum Unmatuzzohra Bano alias Bahu Begum a memorial built for queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. Its one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad and is a beautiful example of non-mughal Muslim architecture. The Mausoleum of Bahu Begum created by Nawab Suja-ud-Daula in the memory of his loving wife is famous for the creative architectural brilliance with which it was designed and constructed. Shuja-ud-daula's wife was the well known as Bahu Begum, who married the Nawab in 1743 and continued to reside in Faizabad, her residence being the Moti-Mahal. Close by at Jawaharbagh lies her Maqbara, where she was buried after her death in 1816. It is considered to be one of the finest buildings of its kind in Avadh, which was built at the cost of three lakh rupees by her chief advisor Darab Ali Khan. A fine view of the city is obtainable from top of the begum's tomb. Bahu Begum was a woman of great distinction and rank, bearing dignity. Most of the Muslim buildings of Faizabad are attributed to her. From the date of Bahu Begum's death in 1815 till the annexation of Avadh, the city of Faizabad gradually fell into decay. The glory of Faizabad finally eclipsed with the shifting of capital from Faizabad to Lucknow by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula.

Places to stay in Ajodhya

SPOT ON 38000 Vaidehi Bhawan(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Vardaan Paying Guest House(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Shri jii palace(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

"Om Sadan" Home Stay Ayodhya Dhaam(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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