⭐ 4.1 / 5 Google Rating (1,880 reviews)
🐾 No Pet Fee Pets welcome at no extra charge
📍 Walking Distance Ram Janmabhoomi & Hanuman Garhi
Shri Ram Hotel sits on Dant Dhawan Kund – Ahirana Marg in New Colony, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh — a short walk from both Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanuman Garhi Mandir, two of the city's most visited pilgrimage sites. For pet parents travelling to Ayodhya, this is one of the few pet-friendly hotels in the city that explicitly welcomes dogs at no additional charge. Rooms are air-conditioned, the in-house restaurant serves Punjabi and North Indian food, and free onsite parking means you can pull up with your dog and your gear without stress.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
Shri Ram Hotel has confirmed that pets are welcome at no additional charge. Guests are responsible for ensuring their pets do not disturb other guests, and any damage caused by a pet to hotel property will be charged to the guest. In-room pet policy specifics were not confirmed — call ahead on 094151 40674 to confirm whether your dog can stay in your room.
Location: Why This Works for a Pilgrimage Trip with Pets
Ayodhya is one of India's holiest cities — a place of deep significance for millions of Hindu pilgrims — and most travellers here come specifically to visit the Ram Janmabhoomi temple complex and Hanuman Garhi Mandir. Shri Ram Hotel is placed within walking distance of both. Reviewers consistently highlight being able to go for darshan multiple times a day without needing to arrange transport. For pet parents, this proximity matters enormously: you can leave your dog settled in the room and walk to the temples quickly, rather than spending hours commuting from a hotel on the city's outskirts.
The address on Dant Dhawan Kund – Ahirana Marg puts you in the heart of the pilgrimage corridor. That also means the surrounding area carries temple-town energy — street activity, other visitors, vendors, and the general bustle of one of India's most footfall-heavy religious towns. If your dog is noise-sensitive or reactive to crowds, this is worth factoring in when you plan your day. Early mornings — before the main pilgrimage crowds arrive — are typically calmer and a better window for walking your dog in this part of the city.
Ayodhya itself has expanded significantly around the new Ram Mandir development, and the area near the hotel is well-connected by road. For travellers driving in, the free onsite parking is a practical advantage — you are not hunting for a spot in a congested temple-town neighbourhood. The nearest railway station is Ayodhya Dham Junction, which is well-connected to Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Delhi, and other major UP cities, making this a workable destination even without a car, though travelling with a dog by train to Ayodhya and then managing the last leg to the hotel is something to plan in advance.
Rooms, Facilities, and What Reviewers Say
Rooms at Shri Ram Hotel are described by recent guests as spacious and well-maintained, with several reviewers specifically noting spotless housekeeping, perfectly functioning air conditioning, and new-looking furniture. The facility list from the hotel's own listing includes room-controlled air conditioning, refrigerators, free onsite parking, power backup, free Wi-Fi (listed as suitable for working), room service, housekeeping, and a 24-hour reception. Some rooms also have sofas, geysers, air purifiers, and work desks — making longer stays more comfortable if you are spending multiple days in Ayodhya.
The in-house restaurant is a meaningful convenience for pet parents. Rather than leaving your dog unsupervised for long meals out, you can order at the hotel. Guests have praised the paneer paratha and Punjabi dishes. Room service is available, so meals can come to you — which is often the simplest approach when you are travelling with a dog. It is worth asking the kitchen whether plain items like boiled rice or roti are available if you need a quick, safe meal for your pet in a pinch.
A doctor on call and first-aid services are also listed — useful context for any health situation during a trip. This is not a substitute for veterinary care, but it is a reassuring facility to have flagged if a human member of your travel party needs assistance. One consistent note across reviews: room quality can vary across the property, so if you have a dog with you and need more floor space, it is worth requesting a larger room at check-in or calling ahead to specify your requirements. Ground-floor rooms, where available, are typically easier when travelling with a dog — less staircase management, and quicker access to the street for bathroom breaks.
Pet Policy in Practice
The confirmed policy is straightforward: pets are welcome, there is no pet fee, and guests are responsible for any damage caused by their animal. No breed or weight restrictions have been communicated to us, but this has not been explicitly confirmed either — if you are travelling with a large dog, a quick call to the hotel before booking is the sensible move.
What isn't confirmed is whether pets are permitted inside the guest rooms or restricted to common areas — this is a meaningful gap for anyone travelling with a dog. The hotel has a 24-hour reception, so calling on 094151 40674 before you arrive is the practical step. Being specific about your dog's size, breed, and whether they will sleep in the room with you will help the reception give you a clear answer and avoid any confusion at check-in. Travelling to Ayodhya with a dog is relatively uncommon compared to more established pet travel circuits like Coorg or Rishikesh, so staff may not have a standard script for pet-related queries — a proactive conversation before arrival goes a long way.
Pricing from the official site starts at ₹1,776 per night, with third-party platforms like Cleartrip listing rates from ₹1,953. Rates vary by date and season — the period around major religious events and festivals in Ayodhya (including Ram Navami and Diwali) sees significantly higher footfall and should be booked well in advance. Check directly via shriramhotel.in for current availability and accurate pricing.
Travelling to Ayodhya with a Dog: Context Worth Knowing
Ayodhya is not a conventional pet travel destination. There are no dedicated dog parks, pet cafés, or pet-specific infrastructure in the city. What you have is a historically significant pilgrimage town that is undergoing rapid development — and a hotel that happens to welcome dogs without charging extra for the privilege. For pet parents making the journey, the primary calculus is usually religious or family-driven: someone in the group wants to visit Ram Janmabhoomi, and the question is whether a dog-friendly stay near the temples is possible. Shri Ram Hotel answers that question.
Practically speaking, plan your dog's day around the temple visit schedule. Streets near Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanuman Garhi are busy through most of the day, with peak crowds during morning and evening aarti. Walking your dog on the quieter lanes in New Colony — away from the main pilgrimage footpaths — will be easier on both of you. Carry sufficient water for your dog; Ayodhya's climate is a standard North Indian continental pattern — hot and dry summers, cold winters, and a monsoon season from July through September. The most comfortable period to visit with a dog is October through February, when temperatures are manageable and the city is accessible without extreme heat stress.
What We Haven't Confirmed Yet
The following details are worth verifying directly with the hotel before you travel: whether pets are permitted inside guest rooms or only in common areas; whether there is a weight or breed restriction on the dogs they accept; whether the hotel has any outdoor space such as a courtyard or ground-floor access where your dog can be walked without entering the main street; and whether the restaurant or room service has any plain food options suitable for dogs. The hotel's website is shriramhotel.in and the phone number is 094151 40674.
