Remember when was the first time you heard about Mathura and Vrindavan? When your grandma would be telling you a bedtime story about Lord Krishna. Even today in the modern age, the charm of these twin cities continues to allure visitors from all parts of the world. Planning a Mathura Vrindavan Tour is easy – just confirm with your family and friends, book Tempo Traveller on Rent and visit these holy places with everyone. But before you leave to explore these, let us help you with 10 Best Places to visit in Mathura Vrindavan Tour to simplify your trip.
Mathura and Vrindavan
Mathura, the place where Lord Krishna was born and Vrindavan is where he spent most of his childhood. Both these places are steeped in history and mythology and hold immense significance for Hindus. Mathura to Vrindavan distance is around 15 km, that takes around 25 min. With folklore, cultural traditions and divine environment, these twin towns personify the legend, Lord Krishna. Mathura city is one of the seven holy cities in India and attracts a huge number of devotees seeking spiritual enlightenment.
How to Reach Mathura?
Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Mathura is easily accessible by road and train. For flight you will have to access to the nearest airport to Mathura i.e. Agra airport, located at 58 km. Another convenient option is reaching Delhi first and then to Mathura. Delhi to Mathura Distance is around 183 km and can get covered in 3 hours with Delhi to Mathura Tempo Traveller.
Other than this, choosing a train would be a convenient way to reach Mathura as it is well connected with major rail routes of the country. Mathura Junction is the main railway station of Mathura. If you plan to go by road, you can reach by any transport like bus, car, tempo travellers, according to your need. You can find a frequency of buses from places like Akshardham Metro station, Greater Kailash, and ISBT Kashmiri Gate etc. that are available to reach Mathura from Delhi.
Tourist places to visit in Mathura Vrindavan Tour
Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura – Also known as Katra Keshav Dev Temple, it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. This temple is divided into three parts – the actual birth site, Garbhagriha, Keshavadeva and the Bhagavata Bhavan. There is a huge crowd at the time of festivals like Janmashtami and Holi.
Timings – 5 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 8:30 pm.
Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura – With marvelous intricate wall carvings and colourful paintings, the temple wall adorns with depicting scenes from life of lord Krishna. This temple is also known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir. Here you will find shrines of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha Rani. It is one of the most visited temples in Mathura by devotees.
Timings – 7 am to 1 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
Vishram Ghat, Mathura – To find Tranquillity, Vishram ghat is a great place. It is said that this is where the lord rested after defeating the demon King Kansa. This ghat is where the traditional parikarma starts and ends. Here you can take a leisurely boat ride on the serene waters with the scenic views. Moreover, at the time of evening while aarti is held, little lamps are floated on the river which enhances the beauty more.
The aarti timings at Vishram ghats are from 7 pm to 7:15 pm in summers and 6:45 pm to 7pm in winters.
Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan – Another temple dedicated to Lord Krishna that is a representation of undoubted faith and devotion to him. The name of this temple means ‘Banke’ meaning bent in three places and ‘Bihari’ meaning enjoyer. The idol of Lord Krishna stands in a tribhanga posture, thus defining the name of this place. The best time to visit Banke Bihari temple is from February to April and October to December. Celebrate Janmashtami and Holi with planning 3 Days Mathura Vrindavan Tour.
Timings – from 7:45 am to 12 pm and 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Prem Mandir, Vrindavan – This temple is one the most beautiful temples in the Brij area and most visited place in Mathura Vrindavan tour, made out of white marble and intricate carvings. You will also find various scenes from the life of lord Krishna, like raising Govardhan Mountain. By night time, the lighting just enhances the beauty of this temple.
The Timings for Prem Mandir are 8:30 am to 12 pm, 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Nidhivan, Vrindavan – This is one of the holiest places where literally Lord Krishna visits every night. This is the place where lord Krishna and his gopis perform leelas. With so many mysteries and miracles this place attracts thousands of devotees after 7 pm no one is allowed to visit Nidhivan.
Timings – 5am to 7pm.
ISCKON temple, Vrindavan – Located in the Raman Reti area of Vrindavan, this temple has become a major attraction for devotees. Everyday people visiting this temple are spell bound by the divine environment, aarti and Bhagavad Gita classes that are held every day here. The positive energy that you will find here is unexplainable. The timings of ISKCON Temple are from 5 am to 12pm and 4:30 pm to 8 pm.
Govardhan Hill, Mathura –This hill is made up of sandstone and is 80 ft. tall. It is an important religious site as it is stated in Bhagavad Gita that this Govardhan parvat is not different from Lord Krishna, thus all his devotees worship this parvat just like his idol.
Timings -7 am to 7 pm.
Radha Vallabh Mandir, Mathura – This temple is a perfect example of pure love of Shri Krishna and Radha Rani, displayed in a rarest form, Ras- Bhakti. Although, this temple does not have any deity of Radha ji, instead you can find a crown that is placed next to Lord Krishna, to signify her presence.
The timings for Radha Vallabh Mandir are from 5 am to 9 pm.
Birla Mandir, Mathura – This famous temple is located on the Vrindavan- Mathura Road and is popularly known as Gita Mandir. It is dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayan – an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The exquisite carvings and paintings of this temple speaks for itself. On the pillars of this temple, the entire Bhagavad Gita is inscribed.
The timings of Birla Mandir are 5 am to 12pm and 2pm to 8pm.
Best time to visit Mathura Vrindavan
The months of October, November, December, January, February and March are the best time to visit Mathura. The weather is pleasant and cool, you can witness the beauty of Yamuna River. The temperature ranges from 5 to 27 degree Celsius in winters. And as this is a peak festive time, you can enjoy them with great joy. By the time of monsoon, the temperature ranges from 24 to 32 degree Celsius.
You can plan a trip to Mathura in monsoon too, the weather is soothing, the cold rain showers and the hot summers reside. Moreover, this season adds to the beauty of Ghats and August September months are known for Janmashtami celebration in Mathura. Summers are the most avoided time as the temperature ranges to 45 degrees Celsius. By this time Yamuna river also dries up, hence not allowing devotees to take a dip.
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Conclusion
Mathura and Vrindavan, the twin cities, beckons travellers with their rich history, vibrant culture and spiritual significance. From ancient temples to serene Ghats, we have described the best places to visit in Mathura Vrindavan. The timeless allure and spiritual ambiance of this place offers a profound journey of exploration. The best way to visit such places is by a road trip that allows you to enjoy the views.
But want freedom to stop car any time you want and think about comfort? Stress no more- you can hire a car on rent for Mathura Vrindavan tour from Delhi as per family size. If you are a group of 5-6 people then you go for an Innova car on rent but if travelling with other people too then you can always choose a tempo traveller. A Mathura Vrindavan tour must be a hassle-free journey.
