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Hindu temple · Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh

Govardhan Hill and Barsana

Govardhan parikrama and Radha’s town of Barsana.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestGovardhan Puja (day after Diwali), Guru Purnima and Lathmar Holi
Nearest airportAgra Civil Enclave (AGR)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

Pilgrims walk the 21 km parikrama around Govardhan hill, which Krishna is said to have lifted. Barsana, Radha’s birthplace nearby, hosts Lathmar Holi.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR), about 63 km, Delhi (DEL), about 124 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Mathura Junction railway station (MTJ), about 21 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Vrindavan and Mathura guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Walk the parikrama barefoot or in light shoes, starting early.
  • Lathmar Holi in Barsana is rough and crowded; watch from a roof.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

Braj: Vrindavan and Mathura

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Govardhan Hill and Barsana?
Govardhan Hill and Barsana is in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.
How do I reach Govardhan Hill and Barsana?
The nearest airport on our list is Agra Civil Enclave (AGR), about 63 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Mathura Junction railway station, about 21 km away.
What is the best time to visit Govardhan Hill and Barsana?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Govardhan Puja (day after Diwali), Guru Purnima and Lathmar Holi.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Govardhan Hill and Barsana?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

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.

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