Dhopap Temple Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

Dhopap Temple, a revered Hindu pilgrimage site in Uttar Pradesh, is situated in Lambhua tehsil of Sultanpur district on the right bank of the Gomti River, along the Sultanpur‑Jaunpur Road (NH‑56). This sacred temple, approximately 32 km southeast of Sultanpur city and 85 km from Ayodhya, attracts devotees from across the region who come to worship Lord Rama and perform ritual bathing at Dhopap Ghat, believed to absolve sins following the legendary visit of Lord Rama after his return from Lanka. The temple is close to nearby towns such as Lohramau (8 km) and Kadipur (8 km), making it easily accessible by road, rail (via Lambhua Railway Junction), and by air through nearby airports in Allahabad and Lucknow. Major festivals like Ganga Dushehra, Chaitra Ramnavami, and the Jyestha Snan Mela draw thousands of pilgrims each year, enhancing its cultural and spiritual significance in the region.