Uttar Pradesh
Mathura & Vrindavan
The Braj country of Lord Krishna: his birthplace at Mathura, the temples of Vrindavan, and the villages of Gokul, Nandgaon and Barsana.
- Altitude
- 174 m
- Best time
- Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec
About Mathura & Vrindavan
Mathura and Vrindavan sit on the Yamuna at the heart of Braj, the land of Krishna's childhood. Mathura holds the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, the Dwarkadhish Temple and Vishram Ghat; in Vrindavan the day turns on darshan at Banke Bihari, the marble Prem Mandir lit up at dusk, ISKCON and the groves of Nidhivan and Seva Kunj. Beyond the two towns lie Gokul, where Krishna was raised, Nandgaon, the home of Nanda, and Barsana, the village of Radha, all within an easy drive. Braj is at its most joyful during Holi and Janmashtami, and at its most comfortable from October to March.
- Banke Bihari Temple and Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
- Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Vishram Ghat, Mathura
- Gokul, Nandgaon and Barsana
- Holi and Janmashtami in Braj
Quick facts
- Region
- Uttar Pradesh
- Altitude
- 174 m
- Best months
- Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec
- Nearest railway station
- Mathura Junction
- Nearest airports
- Agra (about 70 km), Delhi (about 150 km)
- Pairs well with
- Agra
174M
Mathura & Vrindavan · 174 m
Haridwar, where every journey starts · 314 m
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Itineraries that include Mathura & Vrindavan
- Customisable
- Braj & Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
Mathura, Braj & Agra Tour
Four days in the land of Krishna from Mathura railway station: the temples of Vrindavan, Gokul and Mathura darshan, Nandgaon and Barsana, and the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort to finish.
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₹9,699
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