Ayodhya and Chitrakoot complement each other perfectly. Birthplace → Exile → Coronation is the complete Ramayana journey.
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Ayodhya Chitrakoot Comparison Exile
Ayodhya vs Chitrakoot — Exile Sites Compared
Ayodhya is Ram's birthplace, Chitrakoot is where he spent part of his exile. Compare the two sacred cities and plan visiting both.
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Birla Dharmashala Ayodhya 1 September 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference? ▾
Ayodhya = birth, coronation, palace. Chitrakoot = forest exile, spiritual austerity, Bharat Milap.
Best way to visit both? ▾
3 days Ayodhya → 2 days Chitrakoot. Both connected by road (200 km).
Which first? ▾
Visit Ayodhya first to understand Lord Ram's origins, then Chitrakoot for the exile story.