Why people go
The first ISKCON temple in India, opened in 1975, with continuous kirtan and a guesthouse and restaurant that many foreign visitors use as a base.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR), about 54 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 10 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
- Aarti times are posted at the gate.
- The temple restaurant serves sattvik food.
Visiting from abroad?
Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
Part of
Other shrines nearby
- Prem Mandir, Vrindavan, Vrindavan (about 0 km)
- Banke Bihari, Vrindavan, Vrindavan (about 2 km)
- Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Mathura, Mathura (about 7 km)
- Govardhan Hill and Barsana, Mathura district (about 22 km)
- Mehandipur Balaji, Dausa district (about 112 km)
Frequently asked questions
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Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit ISKCON Krishna Balaram Mandir?
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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