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Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Ayodhya\"](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/rama_trail\/ayodhya1.jpg\" "\\"Ayodhya\\"")
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source:\u00a0www.flickr.com\/photos\/ajuonline\/5568075874<\/span><\/p>\nThis is the town where the immortal hero of the Indian epic, Lord Rama was born. Found on the banks of River Sarayu by Manu, the Adam of the Indian Mythology, Ayodhya<\/a> is more than 10,000 year old town defies what is regarded as \u2018ancient\u2019. With places like Hanuman Garhi, Ramkot, Nageshwar temple and Chakravarti Maharaj Dashrath Mahal, this place abounds in legends and testimonies to India\u2019s rich history.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Prayag (Allahabad)<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Allahabad\"](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/rama_trail\/Allahabad_prayag.jpg\" "\\"Allahabad\\"")
\u00a0source: www.flickr.com\/photos\/snapzbykartik\/8809486714<\/span><\/p>\nThe land of the Triveni Sangam<\/a> and one of the four holy sites of the Kumbh mela, this venerable primordial city has seen the Vedas unfold; it has seen the Mauryas, the Guptas and Harshavardhan besides numerous others. It also played host to Lord Ram of Ramayan when this holy emperor came to Rishi Bharadwaj\u2019s ashram with his beloved Sita and Lakshman. With places like the Allahabad fort and numerous museums and museums, it\u2019s fascinating for all its history and heritage.<\/p>\n\nChitrakoot, MP<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Chitrakoot\"](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/rama_trail\/chitrakoot.jpg\" "\\"Chitrakoot\\"")
\u00a0source:\u00a0www.flickr.com\/photos\/vaticanus\/4750667628<\/span><\/p>\nChitrakoot<\/a> is where the Lord made a home for himself after staying at Sage Valmiki\u2019s on Kamadgiri Mountain near River Mandakini. Great sages like Atri and Markandeya meditated here. King Dashrath\u2019s shraddh was performed here by the Lord. After the visit of his brother Bharat, Rama left the place due to the painful memories it now held for him. With places Hanuman Dhara and Janki Kund, Chitrakoot is lovely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Nashik, Maharashtra<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Nashik\"](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/rama_trail\/Nashik.jpg\" "\\"Nashik\\"")
<\/strong><\/p>\nsource:\u00a0www.flickr.com\/photos\/rivard\/3262224720<\/span><\/p>\nNashik<\/a> was the location for much drama in Ramayan. Lord Ram, after a sojourn at Agasthya Ashram here made a home for himself at Panchavati in Dandakaranya, the setting of the Aranya Kanda. Lakshman, who built the bamboo cottage here, is the one who gave this place its name after having cut of Surpanakha\u2019s \u2018nasika\u2019 or nose. Above all, Sita was abducted by the mighty Ravan from here. As a Kumbh mela destination, and with the Kalaram Temple, this place bears witness to a lot.<\/p>\n\nRamdurg, Karnataka<\/strong><\/h2>\nLocated in the Belgaum district, this place also supposedly played host to the Lord and his wife and brother during their exile. This was a princely state until March 1948. 16 Kms away, the gorgeous Godachi fair is held. Besides, there\u2019s also the Maruthi Temple at Sunnal near Ramdurg. Lord Ram\u2019s most sincere and venerated devotee is quite alive and is said to bless each devotee twice.<\/p>\n
<\/h2>\nHampi, Karnataka<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Hampi](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/rama_trail\/hampi_vijaynagar.jpg\" "\\"Hampi")
<\/strong><\/p>\nsource: flickr.com\/photos\/maheshkhanna\/9196906119<\/span><\/p>\nHampi<\/a> is Kishkindha, the \u2018Vanar\u2019 kingdom which was the seat of King Sugrive, Lord ram\u2019s ally in fighting Ravan. Sugrive won the kingdom from his older brother Vali with lord Ram\u2019s help who stayed at the Malyavat Mountains for about four months. With temples like Achyutaraya, Chandramauleshwara, Malyavanta Raghunathaswami and Hazara Rama besides the temple complexes of Krishna and Vittala, this is a place where you can go deep into understanding the Lord\u2019s significance.<\/p>\nAlso See: Tours & Activities in Hampi<\/a><\/h4>\n\nRamanathapuram<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is an ancient place that has no date of origin. It has been around since time immemorial. It has seen kings come and go and it has seen battles lost and one like the one fought by Ram in Lanka. Legend goes that the foundation stone of the Ram Setu built by the Vanar sena to make way for Lord Ram\u2019s passage to lanka was laid in a village called Chedu Karai in the vicinity.<\/p>\n
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Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Dhanushkodi\"](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/rama_trail\/dhanushkodi.jpg\" "\\"Dhanushkodi\\"")
<\/strong><\/p>\nRameshwaram<\/a> is wherefrom the lord built his bridge to right the wrong done to his wife. This is where people come to see the Adam\u2019s bridge which suggests the presence of a real connection between the Indian mainland and Srilanka. Lord Ram supposedly broke the bridge with the edge of his bow just like he had marked the spot thus giving the place the name Dhanushkodi<\/a> which translates to \u2018the corner of a bow\u2019. The Kodhana Ram Covil temple points the starting point of Ram\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Check Out: Things to do in Rameshwaram<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\u00a0–<\/p>\n
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<\/em><\/address>\nSuchandra is an English grad pursuing her masters at present. She is absolutely crazy about exploring places and loves to read novels when she isn’t writing for Trodly. She hopes to do at least one-fifth of what her bucket list contains but we wish she does everything in it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nThis is the town where the immortal hero of the Indian epic, Lord Rama was born. Found on the banks of River Sarayu by Manu, the Adam of the Indian Mythology, Ayodhya<\/a> is more than 10,000 year old town defies what is regarded as \u2018ancient\u2019. With places like Hanuman Garhi, Ramkot, Nageshwar temple and Chakravarti Maharaj Dashrath Mahal, this place abounds in legends and testimonies to India\u2019s rich history.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The land of the Triveni Sangam<\/a> and one of the four holy sites of the Kumbh mela, this venerable primordial city has seen the Vedas unfold; it has seen the Mauryas, the Guptas and Harshavardhan besides numerous others. It also played host to Lord Ram of Ramayan when this holy emperor came to Rishi Bharadwaj\u2019s ashram with his beloved Sita and Lakshman. With places like the Allahabad fort and numerous museums and museums, it\u2019s fascinating for all its history and heritage.<\/p>\n Chitrakoot<\/a> is where the Lord made a home for himself after staying at Sage Valmiki\u2019s on Kamadgiri Mountain near River Mandakini. Great sages like Atri and Markandeya meditated here. King Dashrath\u2019s shraddh was performed here by the Lord. After the visit of his brother Bharat, Rama left the place due to the painful memories it now held for him. With places Hanuman Dhara and Janki Kund, Chitrakoot is lovely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n source:\u00a0www.flickr.com\/photos\/rivard\/3262224720<\/span><\/p>\n Nashik<\/a> was the location for much drama in Ramayan. Lord Ram, after a sojourn at Agasthya Ashram here made a home for himself at Panchavati in Dandakaranya, the setting of the Aranya Kanda. Lakshman, who built the bamboo cottage here, is the one who gave this place its name after having cut of Surpanakha\u2019s \u2018nasika\u2019 or nose. Above all, Sita was abducted by the mighty Ravan from here. As a Kumbh mela destination, and with the Kalaram Temple, this place bears witness to a lot.<\/p>\n Located in the Belgaum district, this place also supposedly played host to the Lord and his wife and brother during their exile. This was a princely state until March 1948. 16 Kms away, the gorgeous Godachi fair is held. Besides, there\u2019s also the Maruthi Temple at Sunnal near Ramdurg. Lord Ram\u2019s most sincere and venerated devotee is quite alive and is said to bless each devotee twice.<\/p>\n source: flickr.com\/photos\/maheshkhanna\/9196906119<\/span><\/p>\n Hampi<\/a> is Kishkindha, the \u2018Vanar\u2019 kingdom which was the seat of King Sugrive, Lord ram\u2019s ally in fighting Ravan. Sugrive won the kingdom from his older brother Vali with lord Ram\u2019s help who stayed at the Malyavat Mountains for about four months. With temples like Achyutaraya, Chandramauleshwara, Malyavanta Raghunathaswami and Hazara Rama besides the temple complexes of Krishna and Vittala, this is a place where you can go deep into understanding the Lord\u2019s significance.<\/p>\n This is an ancient place that has no date of origin. It has been around since time immemorial. It has seen kings come and go and it has seen battles lost and one like the one fought by Ram in Lanka. Legend goes that the foundation stone of the Ram Setu built by the Vanar sena to make way for Lord Ram\u2019s passage to lanka was laid in a village called Chedu Karai in the vicinity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rameshwaram<\/a> is wherefrom the lord built his bridge to right the wrong done to his wife. This is where people come to see the Adam\u2019s bridge which suggests the presence of a real connection between the Indian mainland and Srilanka. Lord Ram supposedly broke the bridge with the edge of his bow just like he had marked the spot thus giving the place the name Dhanushkodi<\/a> which translates to \u2018the corner of a bow\u2019. The Kodhana Ram Covil temple points the starting point of Ram\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0–<\/p>\nPrayag (Allahabad)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0source: www.flickr.com\/photos\/snapzbykartik\/8809486714<\/span><\/p>\n\nChitrakoot, MP<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0source:\u00a0www.flickr.com\/photos\/vaticanus\/4750667628<\/span><\/p>\nNashik, Maharashtra<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Hampi, Karnataka<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nAlso See: Tours & Activities in Hampi<\/a><\/h4>\n
\nRamanathapuram<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nCheck Out: Things to do in Rameshwaram<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
<\/em><\/address>\nSuchandra is an English grad pursuing her masters at present. She is absolutely crazy about exploring places and loves to read novels when she isn’t writing for Trodly. She hopes to do at least one-fifth of what her bucket list contains but we wish she does everything in it.<\/p>\n