The Journey
From Ayodhya to Lanka — the path of exile, search, and return
Route Overview
Follow Rama's journey across the Indian subcontinent as it was known in the Treta Yuga — from his birthplace in Ayodhya on the Sarayu river, through the forests of Dandaka, to the monkey kingdom of Kishkindha, across the ocean bridge to Lanka, and back. Click any waypoint on the map to read the relevant chapter.
Interactive Map
The Eight Stages
Click a waypoint on the map to explore each stage of the journey.
The route is approximate, based on the geographical references in Valmiki's Ramayana. Place names follow the traditional identification of sites.