Guptar Ghat
गुप्तार घाट
A quiet riverside ghat on the Saryu, on the western outskirts of Faizabad. Legend says Rama entered the river here to return to heaven. Red temples and the river views make it a peaceful spot, far less crowded than other ghats.
Guptar Ghat lies on the bank of the Saryu, west of the Faizabad military cantonment. Legend holds that after completing his earthly mission, Rama entered the river here and returned to his essence as Vishnu, which makes it an important pilgrimage site. The ghat has long steps and a group of red-and-white temples, including Guptar Hari Temple and Narsingh Temple. The riverbank has landscaped paths and gardens. It is much quieter than the old-town ghats and is good for an evening stroll to watch the sunset. Entry is free, and it is open all day. It is about 10 km from the Ram Temple, reached by hired tuk-tuk or taxi in about 25 minutes one way. It can be combined with Gulab Bari and Bahu Begum's tomb in Faizabad for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gulab Bari
- Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
- Ram Mandir (Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir)
- Dashrath Mahal
- Kanak Bhawan
- Hanuman Garhi
- Nageshwarnath Temple
- Ram ki Paidi