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Pilgrimage route

Braj: the temples of Vrindavan and Mathura

The land of Krishna, two hours from Delhi: Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir, ISKCON, Krishna Janmabhoomi and the Govardhan parikrama.

Banke Bihari, Vrindavan, Uttar PradeshPrem Mandir, Vrindavan, Uttar PradeshISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir, Uttar PradeshShri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Mathura, Uttar PradeshGovardhan Hill and Barsana, Uttar Pradesh

How to do it

Stay in Vrindavan for two nights. See Banke Bihari early, ISKCON for the evening aarti and Prem Mandir after dark. Spend a morning in Mathura, and a day at Govardhan and Barsana. Holi starts a week early in Braj.

  1. Banke Bihari, VrindavanVrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

    Krishna as Banke Bihari. Nearest airport: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR).

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  2. Prem Mandir, VrindavanVrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

    Radha-Krishna and Sita-Ram. Nearest airport: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR).

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  3. ISKCON Krishna Balaram MandirRaman Reti, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

    Krishna and Balaram. Nearest airport: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR).

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  4. Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, MathuraMathura, Uttar Pradesh

    The birthplace of Krishna. Nearest airport: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR).

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  5. Govardhan Hill and BarsanaMathura district, Uttar Pradesh

    Govardhan parikrama and Radha’s town of Barsana. Nearest airport: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR).

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Frequently asked questions

How many days are enough for Vrindavan and Mathura?
Two to three days covers the main temples, Mathura and Govardhan.
When is Holi in Vrindavan?
Celebrations start about a week before Holi, with Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon and the flower Holi at Banke Bihari.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.