Hanumangarhi is Ayodhya’s hilltop Hanuman temple — a fortress-like shrine on a rise in the temple core, reached by a reported flight of 76 steps, with travel-portal listings giving 5:00–11:00 AM and 4:00–10:00 PM as daily timings and entry free.
5 km from Ayodhya Junction and within walking distance of Ram Janmabhoomi (guide sites put it 500–700 m away; that figure varies and we can’t confirm it precisely). Everything on this page was checked 01 October 2026; no official timing source exists for this temple, so the times are portal-reported and worth re-confirming locally on festival days.
Why most pilgrims go here first
The reported local custom is to take Hanuman ji’s darshan before Ram Mandir — the tradition frames Hanuman as the guardian of Ayodhya whose permission precedes Ram Lalla’s darshan. Whether you follow the custom or not, geography makes the pairing natural: the two temples share the temple core, and a morning pairing of Hanumangarhi + first-slot darshan at Ram Janmabhoomi is the shape of most pilgrims’ Day 1.
Visiting notes
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Timings | 5:00–11:00 AM, 4:00–10:00 PM | Reported (travel portal) |
| Entry fee | None | Reported |
| Climb | ~76 steps | Reported |
| Distance from Ayodhya Dham Jn | ~1.5 km | Reported |
| Distance from Ram Janmabhoomi | 500–700 m | Unconfirmed — varies by source |
| Crowd pattern | Tuesdays reported busy; evening slot livelier | Unconfirmed |
Sources: travel-portal listings (trawell.in) · Last checked: 01 October 2026. No official timing publication exists — treat times as reported, not guaranteed.
With elderly parents
The steps are the whole question. If the climb is difficult, our senior guide covers what is and isn’t confirmed about alternatives; a verified step-free route to the sanctum could not be found in any source we checked. Pace it as its own half-day stop rather than stacking it before the Ram Janmabhoomi queue.
Frequently asked questions
What are Hanumangarhi timings?
Reported 5–11 AM and 4–10 PM daily, free entry (checked 1 October 2026 — travel-portal sourced, no official publication).
How many steps at Hanumangarhi?
Reported 76.
Should I visit Hanumangarhi before Ram Mandir?
It’s the reported local tradition; the two are a short walk apart, so doing Hanumangarhi first costs little and matches local custom.
