How developed is Ayodhya’s pilgrim infrastructure in 2026, and is it worth planning a group tour now?

Substantially developed. As of September 2026 reporting, nearly 500 million devotees have visited the Ram Mandir since its January 2024 consecration, with daily footfall of 100,000-150,000 (higher during festivals). The Centre and UP government have executed an approximately ₹85,000-crore infrastructure programme, including the Maharshi Valmiki International Airport built to handle over a million passengers a year with direct connectivity to major metros. This makes group pilgrimage tours to Ayodhya (often combined with Kashi and Prayagraj) logistically easier than in the first year after opening, though peak-season crowding still requires early planning.