Day 2: Ayodhya chock-a-block as Ram Temple opens doors for public

Hotels booked out, travel platforms launch holiday packages, businesses join in with special-edition products

As the doors of the Ram temple swung open to the public on January 23, a day after its consecration, Ayodhya echoed with the fervour of pilgrims and tourists. Crowds turned up from every corner, and the demand for accommodation soared to unprecedented levels.

Hotel Krinoscco, like many others, reported booked-out rooms for both January and February. Bookings will now open only in March for Rs 6,500 a night, an executive at the hotel told Business Standard.

At Tent City near Brahma Kund, some 600 metres from the temple, all 30 luxury tents were sold out on the weekend leading