Mathura Vrindavan Yatra
A relaxed 3-day Braj pilgrimage from Delhi to Vrindavan, Mathura, Barsana and Govardhan
3 days, from Delhi, from ₹8,999 per person
The Mathura Vrindavan Yatra is a three-day pilgrimage from Delhi to the land of Krishna. It covers Vrindavan's best-known temples, Banke Bihari, Radha Raman, Madan Mohan, Prem Mandir, ISKCON and Nidhivan, then Mathura's Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple and Vishram Ghat, and finally Barsana and Govardhan.
You stay two nights in a Standard room in Vrindavan, with breakfast included. The plan is built around the temple timings, with a rest in the afternoon when most Braj temples are closed, and an evening show at Prem Mandir and the Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat.
The best months are October to March, and the festivals of Holi (including Lathmar Holi at Barsana) and Janmashtami are very crowded. Timings, security rules and photography rules differ by temple and change often, so we confirm them locally. Dress modestly, keep belongings secure from monkeys, and carry a photo ID.
Spiritual significance
- Mathura is the traditional birthplace of Krishna and one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri), and Vrindavan is where he is said to have spent his childhood.
- Banke Bihari, Radha Raman and Madan Mohan show the old devotional tradition of Vrindavan, while Prem Mandir and ISKCON show its newer face.
- Barsana is the home town of Radha in Braj tradition, and Govardhan is the hill Krishna is said to have lifted.
- A slow pace, with a midday rest and a night stay in Vrindavan, makes the temple visits more comfortable.
Itinerary
Day 1: Vrindavan
Pickup in Delhi at 8 am and a drive of about 3.5 hours to Vrindavan (estimate). Check in and rest while the temples are closed, then visit Madan Mohan, Radha Raman and Banke Bihari, and end with the Prem Mandir evening show.
Day 2: Vrindavan
The ISKCON temple and Nidhivan in the morning, then a break while the temples are closed. In the afternoon, go to Mathura for Krishna Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple and the Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat.
Day 3: Govardhan
After breakfast, check out and visit Radha Rani Temple at Barsana, then Govardhan and Radha Kund. Lunch, then the drive back to Delhi, about 3.5 hours (estimate), with a drop in the evening.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop at Delhi
- 2 nights stay in a Standard room in Vrindavan
- Breakfast on Day 2 and Day 3
- Vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing at the places listed in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Lunches and dinners
- Boat fare at Vishram Ghat and any temple entry or special darshan tickets
- Personal expenses, tips and laundry
- Medical expenses and travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions