Betting big on prospects of Ayodhya, the old city in Uttar Pradesh with huge significance in the Hindu culture as the birthplace of Lord Ram, several real estate developers in the country are planning to launch new projects here. Some of them have already gotten the first-mover advantage. The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL), for instance.
In December 2023, the Mumbai-based builder unveiled its plan to invest Rs 1,200 crore in Ayodhya to develop a 7-star mixed-use enclave. The company has already bought a 25-acre land parcel in the city for a whopping Rs 300 crore. It plans to announce its launch on January 22 ─ the day of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir.
Lying a 15-minute drive from the sacred Ayodhya Ram Mandir site and a half-hour drive from the Ayodhya Airport, the project named, The Sarayu, has already made waves. In fact, if media reports are to be believed, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has already purchased a plot in the project. The mega star has reportedly paid Rs 14.5 crore to book a 10,000 square foot plot in the upcoming project. Bachchan, who is from Prayagraj (erstwhile Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh, already owns several properties in state capital Lucknow and the adjoining Barabanki district.
See also: Everything you need to know about Ayodhya Ram Mandir
The Sarayu: Project details
The name
Named after the Sarayu River in the city, the project “symbolises the essence of air and vitality in Ayodhya”, says the company. The name Sarayu is derived from the Sanskrit word for air.
Location
Located along the Lucknow-Gorakhpur Highway, The Sarayu is a 15-minute drive from the Ram Temple and a half-hour drive from the Ayodhya Airport. Lying 130 km from Lucknow, 160 km from Prayagraj, and 200 km from Varanasi, the project overlooking the Sarayu River offers Vastu-complaint plots in the lap of luxurious amenities and facilities.
RERA certification
The Sarayu is RERA-registered. Its RERA registration number is UPRERAPRJ311468.
Amenities
The Sarayu, is a space that resonates with spirituality, wellness, serenity and luxury, aims to harmoniously blend old-world charm with contemporary characteristics, truly giving the users a feel of ‘spiritual luxury’. Designed for affluent investors, “every corner in the project has a hint of luxury”.
Some features of the project include:
- Swing plaza
- Peace pavilion
- Focal tree with seating area
- Water feature
- Welcoming garden
- Approach road with paving pattern
- Central median
- Green island
Project design and layout
The overall theme of the development is inspired from ancient temple and palace architecture with a contemporary touch. The integrated township project is divided into 3 parts: Ananta, Jal Tarang and Atulya.
Ananta
With a magnificent 12,000-sqft area with water bodies that add natural, aural and visual appeal to the luxury of the space, this part of the Sarayu will host an extravagant 40-foot swimming pool and a majestic 4,000-sqft restaurant. A mandap, a wedding lawn, and a water body are all perfectly aligned at same levels to elevate the experience of feeling fully one with the space while enhancing its surroundings.
Amenities at Ananta
Club house (indoors)
- Reception
- Lounge café
- Banquet hall
- Wellness centre
- Guest rooms
- Gym
Club house (outdoors)
- Swimming pool
- Central mandap
- Viewing deck pavilion
- Lawn sit-outs
Jal Tarang
Jal Tarang is at the heart of the development integrating aqua amenities, nature’s proximity, and a holistic well-being for the mind, body, and soul. It is meant to be a space designed to express oneself through art and performances and build a stronger human connection through interactions. Its splendid Skydeck overlooks the Sarayu River and lets one connect with the calm of the water and its serene surroundings.
Facilities at Jal Tarang
- Amphitheatre area
- Sky deck pavilion
- Floating cabana desk
- Central focal stage
- Amphitheatre
- Meditation lawn
- Floating meditation desk
- Lotus pond
- Water feature stairway
- Naturopathy lawn
Atulya
Atulya fosters a strong sense of community engagement with an exhibition area for art, culture, and the coming together of people. A community building and engagement space to share thoughts, experiences, and perspectives that lead to building soulful connections.
Facilities at Atulya
- Mandapa pavilion
- Community garden and farming
- Community kitchen
- Central lawn
- Resting pavilion
- Exhibition pavilion
- Community dining deck
- Herb and vegetable garden
- Fruit orchard
Price
Plots at the project start at Rs 1.8 crore. Interested buyers can book a plot at the project by paying a booking amount of Rs 2 lakh, according to a company document.
Price of plots at Abhinandan Lodha The Sarayu project in Ayodhya
Unit type Size in carpet area Price
2 BHK 1,250 sqft Rs 1.98 crore
2 BHK 1,500 sqft Available on request
2 BHK 1,750 sqft Available on request
2 BHK 2,000 sqft Rs 3.17 crore
Plan to invest in this project? How to reach Ayodhya?
By Air: You can book flights to the Ayodhya Airport from every major Indian city. The airport is conveniently connected to the city centre through the modes of taxi and auto rickshaws.
By Road: Ayodhya is 636 km from Delhi, 128 km from Lucknow, 171 km from Gorakhpur, 157 km from Prayagraj and 196 km from Varanasi. The city is well-connected by road to nearby cities and towns. You can hire a taxi or use public transportation like buses to reach Ayodhya from nearby locations. The airport is located approximately 8-10 km from the city centre.
By Train: The nearest major railway station to Ayodhya is the Ayodhya Junction. From there, you can take a taxi or an auto-rickshaw to reach Ayodhya Airport. The distance is around 6-8 km.
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