The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) Projects

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) projects in Ayodhya

HOABL THE SARAYU GOLD
Sadar, Ayodhya
HOABL THE SARAYU RESERVE
Sarayu Riverfront, Ayodhya
HOABL THE SARAYU – AYODHYA PLOTTED DEVELOPMENT
Sarayu Riverfront, Ayodhya

HoABL's Entry into Ayodhya — and Why It Is Significant

The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) was founded in 2020 by Abhinandan Lodha, initially concentrating its plotted developments along Maharashtra's Konkan coast. Founded in 2020, the company initially focused on land developments in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, before expanding between 2022 and 2023 into Goa and North India, acquiring 51 acres in Ayodhya. That Ayodhya land parcel became the foundation for what is now The Sarayu — the developer's flagship project in Uttar Pradesh and, by most measures, the most structured branded plotted development in the city today.

The company develops and manages land projects in Maharashtra (Alibaug, Anjarle, Dapoli, Khopoli, Nagpur, and Neral), Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya and Vrindavan), Goa, Punjab (Amritsar), and Himachal Pradesh (Shimla), reporting a portfolio of over 1,000 acres of plotted developments, with 13 million square feet of land sold and an additional 34 million square feet in the development pipeline. Ayodhya occupies a specific place in this portfolio: it is HoABL's entry into the spiritual tourism corridor of North India, and the company has backed that commitment with capital. The House of Abhinandan Lodha has committed a significant investment of ₹1,200 crore towards Ayodhya's economic development, aligning with the state government's vision to transform Ayodhya into a global spiritual capital.

In January 2023, the company announced a capital expenditure plan of ₹11,000 crore to be deployed over a four-year period. Ayodhya sits at the centre of that expansion, alongside Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh — two cities where spiritual tourism infrastructure is attracting sustained institutional attention. HoABL formed a joint venture with HDFC Capital Advisors, investing ₹1,500 crore in plotted and low-rise developments across India. The Ayodhya project draws on that institutional-grade financial structure, which distinguishes it from the more opportunistic land plays that have proliferated in the city since 2022.

The Sarayu — Structure and Scale of HoABL's Ayodhya Project

The Sarayu Ayodhya is HoABL's flagship spiritual luxury project — a 51-acre integrated development with 30 acres of premium plots, 15 acres of residences, and 5 acres dedicated to The Leela 7-star hotel. That tripartite structure — plots, residences, and a hotel component — is deliberate. The hotel anchors a hospitality layer that most plotted developments in Ayodhya lack, and it creates a managed amenity ecosystem for plot owners.

The Sarayu is Ayodhya's first and only 7-star land development crafted in collaboration with The Leela, home to UP's grandest clubhouse and 40+ world-class amenities. The Leela is building its 13th hotel in India inside The Sarayu community — 102 keys, 12 suites, and 1 presidential suite — with the Bhoomi Poojan completed on 28th November 2025. All landowners receive access to Leela-grade spa, concierge, and fine dining services.

The development's amenity framework is organised into five named realms. Spread across 50+ acres, The Sarayu Reserve is designed with more than 40 amenities structured into three themed realms: Ananta, a 23,000 sq. ft. wellness hub with serene pools, lush courtyards, and curated dining spaces; Jal Tarang, a 30,000 sq. ft. waterfront zone featuring a Skydeck, Peace Pavilions, and an amphitheatre; and Atulya, a cultural space with art zones, event arenas, and traditional Mandapa-style pavilions. The official project page describes five realms in total — Ārambh, Ārādhya, Ārogya, Ānanda, Āmrta — each named after Sanskrit concepts and translated into specific built environments within the township.

Plot Sizes, Pricing, and RERA Registration

  • Plot sizes at HOABL Ayodhya range between 1,250 to 3,105 sq. ft.
  • The Sarayu Ayodhya is a premium plotted development in collaboration with The Leela Palace, offering plots from 1,250 sq. ft. at ₹1.79 Cr. onwards.
  • HOABL Ayodhya is registered under UPRERA. The RERA Registration Number is UPRERAPRJ311468.
  • Each plot comes with verified ownership documents and clear pricing with no hidden costs.
  • The firm's business model utilises a digital-only model, where all transactions are conducted through virtual platforms.

The project offers premium residential plots across a well-planned gated community, designed to be Vaastu-compliant and lifestyle-driven. The plots are designed primarily for villa development: HoABL The Sarayu blends contemporary planning with Vaastu principles, ensuring harmony in each plot, with families enjoying safe, secure, and spiritually aligned spaces, while investors benefit from exclusive premium plots that promise sustainable growth.

Location and Connectivity Within Ayodhya

The Sarayu Ayodhya is located on the Sarayu Riverfront — just 7 km (15 minutes) from Ram Mandir and Ram Janmabhoomi, 1.7 km from Ayodhyadham Railway Station, and 9 km (30 minutes) from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport. Direct slip-road access to National Highway 27 connects Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi.

That connectivity context matters for buyers. Maharishi Valmiki International Airport became operational in December 2023, with plans for global connectivity, and is located 8 km from the city centre. Road infrastructure is expanding concurrently: a ₹3,935 crore Ring Road project spanning 67.17 km improves connectivity to Lucknow, Varanasi, and Prayagraj, alongside riverfront redevelopment and 8 major highway projects approved at a cost of ₹50,655 crore, ensuring seamless access. The project's NH-27 slip-road access means The Sarayu sits at the intersection of Ayodhya's riverfront and its primary inter-city highway artery.

Key transport projects like the NH-27 Road Over Bridge and Surya Kund ROB are significantly enhancing connectivity. The 231 km SoHawal-Nawabganj Ring Road and Ayodhya-Darshan Nagar ROB are further examples of the city's infrastructural evolution. Within the city, Smart City solutions including Health ATMs, citizen facilitation centres, and state-run smart parking are nearing full completion, redefining urban living in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya's Land Market — What the Numbers Show

HoABL moved into Ayodhya before the Ram Mandir consecration in January 2024. The timing has proven consequential for the land market. Property rates rose from ₹3,174 to ₹8,877 per sq. ft. between October 2023 and January 2024 — a 179% increase in three months. The average market price as of December 2024 stood at ₹8,212 per sq. ft., highlighting sustained demand and investor confidence.

Micro-location matters in Ayodhya. Land prices in central areas within 3 km of Ram Mandir rose from ₹6,050 per sq. ft. in 2024 to ₹7,381 per sq. ft. in 2025 — a 22% year-on-year increase. In 2025, the Uttar Pradesh government raised circle rates by up to 200% in Ayodhya — an administrative signal of sustained market confidence from the state level.

Visitor numbers are driving the demand calculus behind these price movements. The Ayodhya Development Authority had forecast 3.2 crore tourists in 2024, but by September that year, footfall had already crossed 13.5 crore — far exceeding expectations. In the first half of 2025 alone, Ayodhya recorded 23+ crore footfalls. Hospitality and residential demand generated by that volume of visitors is the structural driver behind the land market that HoABL entered with The Sarayu.

The Leela Partnership — What It Means for Plot Owners

HoABL partnered with The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts to develop a hotel in Ayodhya within The Sarayu project. This is not a branding arrangement in name only. The Leela is building its 13th hotel in India inside The Sarayu community — 102 keys, 12 suites, and 1 presidential suite. The hotel is described as India's first pure-vegetarian luxury hotel — a deliberate product calibrated to Ayodhya's pilgrimage demographic while still meeting international hospitality standards.

The Leela's first vegetarian luxury hotel signals Ayodhya's arrival as a global benchmark for spiritual luxury living. For plot owners at The Sarayu, the hotel presence has a direct utility dimension: all landowners receive access to Leela-grade spa, concierge, and fine dining services. Beyond lifestyle, the hotel creates a managed hospitality core within the township that elevates the surrounding land value — a dynamic seen in comparable integrated developments elsewhere in India.

HoABL's Broader Footprint — Developer Context

Buyers evaluating The Sarayu benefit from understanding HoABL's track record outside Ayodhya. In 2024, property acquisitions in HoABL projects were made by Amitabh Bachchan at The Sarayu in Ayodhya and Kriti Sanon at Sol de Alibaug. In 2025, the company entered the vertical housing segment through its Growth Housing initiative, beginning with a residential project in Naigaon, Mumbai, in partnership with Mittal Builders.

Every land parcel offered by The House of Abhinandan Lodha undergoes rigorous legal due diligence. All projects are RERA-registered, and customers receive complete legal documentation, ensuring a fully transparent and secure buying experience. The digital-first transaction model — through which all bookings are processed virtually — was designed to make the land acquisition process accessible to NRI buyers in particular. The digital-first platform ensures that NRIs can invest in Indian land from anywhere in the world with complete confidence.

One disambiguation note worth stating clearly: The House of Abhinandan Lodha was established in 2020 as a fully independent company. It is not, in any manner, associated with 'Lodha' or 'Lodha Group'. Both entities are headquartered in Mumbai and operate in Indian real estate, but they are distinct companies with separate ownership, projects, and geographies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I consider buying property in Ayodhya right now?+
Ayodhya is undergoing a structural economic shift anchored by the Ram Mandir consecration in January 2024, which drew over 13.77 crore visitors to the city in that year alone — surpassing footfall at the Taj Mahal. The Uttar Pradesh government has committed over ₹85,000 crore under the Ayodhya Master Plan 2031, covering roads, rail, airport expansion, and a 1,500-acre Navya Ayodhya township. Major hospitality groups including IHCL (Taj, Vivanta, Ginger), The Leela, and Marriott International have all committed projects in the city, signalling long-term institutional confidence. For buyers, the combination of state-backed infrastructure spending and sustained tourism demand creates a durable case for capital appreciation.
What are the top residential localities to buy property in Ayodhya?+
Deokali sits at the intersection of NH-37 and NH-137A, roughly six kilometres from both Maharishi Valmiki International Airport and the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, making it one of the most accessible and in-demand residential zones. Nayaghat, positioned four kilometres from the temple on the banks of the Saryu River, draws buyers seeking a setting that combines cultural proximity with riverfront character. Raebareli Road is a prominent residential corridor that connects to NH-27 and NH-330A, giving residents direct intercity access across eastern Uttar Pradesh. Emerging plotted-development clusters such as Bharatkund, Ranopali, and Naka Bypass offer a wider range of plot sizes and entry points for buyers at different budget levels.
How well connected is Ayodhya by air, rail, and road?+
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (IATA: AYJ) was inaugurated on 30 December 2023 and began commercial operations on 10 January 2024, with IndiGo operating the inaugural flight; direct routes to Bengaluru have since been added, with more domestic and international connections planned. The redeveloped Ayodhya Dham railway station opened in January 2024 with a first-phase investment of ₹241 crore and a second phase costing ₹480 crore, and now handles a significantly larger passenger volume with modern amenities. On the roads side, the National Highways Authority of India is investing ₹12,000 crore in projects including the Chaurasi Kosi Parikrama Marg and the Ayodhya bypass, while the Lucknow-Ayodhya highway connects the two cities in roughly 2.5 to 3 hours by road. Proposals for high-speed rail corridors to Delhi, Lucknow, and Varanasi, and a light metro system within the urban area, are also under active planning.
What are current property prices in Ayodhya and how have they trended?+
Average residential prices in Ayodhya rose from approximately ₹5,772 per sq ft in the July–September 2024 quarter to ₹6,531 per sq ft in the same quarter of 2025, reflecting year-on-year appreciation of over 13 percent. In the temple-adjacent zone, land rates near the Ram Mandir have reached ₹18,000–₹20,000 per sq ft in prime pockets, compared to ₹400–700 per sq ft before 2019. Peripheral corridors such as Faizabad Road and Naka Bypass continue to offer plots in the ₹2,000–₹6,000 per sq ft range, giving investors a broader spectrum of entry points. The Uttar Pradesh government raised circle rates in Ayodhya by up to 200 percent in 2025, an official acknowledgment of the city's rising real estate value.
What rental income potential does Ayodhya real estate offer investors?+
The city recorded over 13.77 crore visitors in 2024, generating consistent demand for short-stay accommodation across hotels, service apartments, and homestays. Rental yields in prime locations near the Ram Mandir are estimated at 8–12 percent, higher than yields typically available in India's largest metro markets. Studio apartments and compact commercial units near pilgrimage corridors are particularly sought after for their steady occupancy through the year. Demand is further supported by the Uttar Pradesh government's projection of 10 crore annual visitors by 2030 and the ongoing expansion of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport to handle up to six million passengers annually.
What is daily life and livability like in Ayodhya for residents?+
Ayodhya sits on the banks of the Saryu River, and the ghat network — including Ram ki Paidi, Guptar Ghat, Raj Ghat, and Lakshman Ghat — forms the social and cultural spine of daily life, with an evening aarti ceremony drawing residents and visitors every day. The city is being developed as a model solar city, with a 200 MW solar plan that includes rooftop installations across approximately 62,000 households and a 40 MW ground-mounted plant along the Saryu riverbank. Kanak Bhawan Park, Ramkatha Park, and the riverfront promenade provide everyday green spaces, while new road corridors — Ram Path, Dharma Path, Bhakti Path, and Janmabhoomi Path — have reorganised pedestrian movement across the city centre. The arrival of national hotel brands, upgraded healthcare access, and a redesigned inter-state bus terminus are steadily broadening the range of urban services available to permanent residents.
Which developers have invested in Ayodhya real estate projects?+
The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) was among the first Mumbai-based developers to launch a branded plotted development in Ayodhya, with a project positioned near the Ram Mandir and Saryu River. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has committed to a 100-key hotel, while IHCL is planning three properties — Taj Selections, Vivanta, and Ginger — within the city. Other groups including SRK Group, Akshat Group, and Unitech are also active, reflecting a broad mix of national developers entering the market across residential, commercial, and hospitality asset classes.
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