Mathura Vrindavan

Brajbhoomi relishes the twin cities of Mathura and Vrindavan in a big way. Besides being a holy land and place of birth of the God Lord Krishna, the place also marks the cosmic leela performances of the God Krishna. A place with divine memories, Brajbhoomi attracts a vast number of Krishna devotees from all over the world.

The city of Mathura falls in the biggest Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which wraps the histories of Gods to its sleeves. Mathura is the place where the Lord Krishna was born and it forms the nucleus of Brajbhoomi. The city is placed at a distance of 145-km south-east of Delhi and 58-km north-west of Agra. This devotional town attracts a vast number of Hindu devotees and known worldwide for its exceptional “Holi Festival”.

Vrindavan is another site that is around 15 km from Mathura. It features among the most visited Indian pilgrimage sites. Vrindavan is superbly placed on the banks of the famous River Yamuna and catches the attention of around 5 lakhs pilgrims every year.

Best Time to visit
There is no specific time period to visit Mathura Vrindavan as the devotional thirst can easily be quenched by visiting anytime of the year. But you should make sure that the Holi Festival of the place is celebrated with a great fervour and enthusiasm almost unmatchable.

How to reaching Mathura Vrindavan

Reaching Mathura Vrindavan is a bit easy task due to its superb connectivity to almost all parts of India with all modes of transportation.

Air: The nearest domestic airport is Agra around 67 km away from Vrindavan while the nearest international airport is Delhi.

Rail: Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gwalior, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Lucknow and many other major Indian cities have direct train to Mathura on a regular basis.

Road: Mathura boasts of a fine connectivity to all parts of India via major National Highways and offers usual state bus services of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana.

Sightseeing at Mathura Vrindavan

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Jami Masjid, Vishram Chat and Dwarkadheesh Temple are the foremost sites to be seen at Mathura Vrindavan. While other interesting and attention grabbing sites are Banke-Bihari Temple, Krishna Balrama Mandir, Manasi Ganga Kunda, Radha Madana-Mohana Temple, 25 Tirthas Ghats, Jaipur Temple, and Radha Vallabha Temple etc.

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Mathura Vrindavan Tour

Day 1: Arrival Delhi
Arrive at New Delhi’s International Airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
Today you will visit various temples, a mosque and yoga ashrams. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Patna - Bodhgaya
On the morning, take an early morning flight southeast from Delhi to Patna, then transfer to our luxury coach for a drive south through rural central Bihar State to Bodh Gaya. Bodh Gaya is the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment, and the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in the world. After hotel check-in, you will have a full-day guided tour of the area as we follow in the steps of the Buddha. In this large working Buddhist center, you will see the descendant of the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat, as well as numerous international Buddhist monasteries built in their respective country’s styles.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Bodhgaya - Varanasi
After breakfast, drive west from Bodhi Gaya into Uttar Pradesh state and to Hinduism’s holiest pilgrimage city, Varanasi, the "City of Light." Also known as Bewares or Kashi, Varanasi is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. It is here that all Hindus aspire to come once in their lifetimes to bathe in the Ganges River from the ghats, or landings, all along the river. This act of worship releases the soul from earthly samsara, or the cycle of life, death and rebirth, caused by ignorance. We will have the opportunity to perform this ritual release as we take a holy dip in the Ganges River. We will also enjoy an inspiring sunrise boat ride along the river’s edge to view the temples and the ancient rituals of the thousands of pilgrims who worship here daily. Free time will be given to roam this ancient city independently.

Afternoon you will also have the opportunity to visit the Buddhist sacred site of Sarnath, where the Buddha taught his first sermon about the Four Noble Truths in Deer Park. During our evenings in Benares, we will meet with scholars in fields such as Sanskrit, Ideology, Buddhism and Tantra. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Varanasi
Day in Varanasi to explore the city and temples. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Varanasi - Khajuraho
On the afternoon take a short flight westward to the world-famous temple city of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh state. The erotic sculptures of these 22 temples date back to the Chandela Dynasty of the 10th century AD. They have been linked to everything from Tantric cults to Kama Sutra instruction to a carved depiction of the marriage party of Shiva and Parvati. Regardless of their origins, they depict a joyful ode to the source of all life, and are India’s unique gift to the world. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7: Khajuraho - Agra - Mathura
Morning free for independent activities. In the afternoon, take a short flight to the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh state to visit the legendary Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This tastefully ornate and architecturally perfect mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and is said to be the most extravagant monument ever built for love. In addition to the Taj, we will visit Agra Fort, the Old City, and the nearby city of Mathura, the birthplace of Krishna. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8: Mathura
Day to visit the temples.

Day 9: Mathura - Vrindivan - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bharatpur
In the morning leave for the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, Built between 1569 and 1585 by the great Moghuls emperor Akbar, this unusual ghost city fuses both Hindu and Muslim artistic traditions, in reflection of the unique tolerance of this Muslim emperor. It was abandoned after 16 years due to a shortage of water. In the afternoon, continue a short distance west into Rajasthan state to arrive in the traditional town of Bharatpur, where we will stay in a beautiful heritage hotel, formerly owned by a royal family of Jaipur. This small town is also home to the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, a World Heritage site, and one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. In the evening, walk down to the town to visit with the village inhabitants as they create hand-woven carpets. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Delhi in Uttar Pradesh state, and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Delhi
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Transfer to airport in time for flight home with sweet memories of India.

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