TOUR OVERVIEW:
Located in the western part of the Uttar Pradesh, Mathura is a place that is beyond the ideas of just temples. The never-ending lanes, auto-rickshaws, glittering shops, magnificent temples, street food, historical monuments and the vibrancy of festivals celebrated here makes Mathura a unique city. Mathura was earlier believed to be an economic hub. In Hinduism, Mathura is believed to be the place of birth of Lord Krishna. And this is the reason why Mathura is looked as a very holy and sacred city in Uttar Pradesh. Mathura was also the capital of the kingdom of Surasena that was ruled by Kansa, the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. Mathura ha...
TOUR OVERVIEW:
Located in the western part of the Uttar Pradesh, Mathura is a place that is beyond the ideas of just temples. The never-ending lanes, auto-rickshaws, glittering shops, magnificent temples, street food, historical monuments and the vibrancy of festivals celebrated here makes Mathura a unique city. Mathura was earlier believed to be an economic hub. In Hinduism, Mathura is believed to be the place of birth of Lord Krishna. And this is the reason why Mathura is looked as a very holy and sacred city in Uttar Pradesh. Mathura was also the capital of the kingdom of Surasena that was ruled by Kansa, the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. Mathura has recently been chosen as one of the heritage cities for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme by the Government of India. Mathura is very well connected with other cities and states in India via railways and roadways. Mathura Railway Junction is the major station that is situated in the Delhi-Mumbai train route.
Vrindavan that is also known as Brindaban is a historical city that is located in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh and is one among the most sacred places in India. According to Hinduism, Lord Krishna spent most of his childhood days in Vrindavan. Many temples in Vrindavan are dedicated to Krishna and Radha. Vrindavan is rich in flora and fauna and is home to dense forests that consists of various peacocks, cows, monkeys, birds and other local wildlife. Vrindavan is also known as the 'land of Radha Rani', 'city of widows' and ‘the city of temples' as it has more than 1,000 temples. There are a large number of widows that moved into Vrindavan making it a total of around 15,000 to 20,000. A lot of NGOs are run in this city for taking care of widows.
Vrindavan is the twin city of Mathura and hence most of the times, their names are taken together. These two places are believed to be so holy that even the dust in these places is said to be sacred and devotees smear it on their forehead often. Several historical places are of religious importance according to Hindus situated in Mathura Vrindavan. Some of the religious sites in Mathura Vrindavan are Jama Mosque, Birla Mandir, Prem Mandir, Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, Baldeo Mandir, Yum Yamuna temple, Radha Raman temple and many more. Mathura Vrindavan Tour Packages allow you to fulfil your holy visit to these sacred places and enjoy its beauty.
HOW TO TRAVEL TO MATHURA VRINDAVAN:
There are several Mathura Vrindavan tourist places because of which people travel here in huge numbers all the year by other cities and states in the country. The best way to reach Mathura Vrindavan is by railway and roadway. There are plenty of buses available from the cities all over the world that take you to Mathura. From Mathura, a lot of buses are available that can take you to Vrindavan. Talking about railway, trains are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Gwalior, Agra, Chennai and other major places that will take you directly to Mathura Railway Junction. Travelling to Mathura and Vrindavan is very easy as there are plenty of modes of transportation available.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRAVEL TO MATHURA AND VRINDAVAN:
- Do not forget to taste the famous Mathura peda, a special sweet that is made with khoya, cardamom and pure ghee. It is also served a lot in temples as prasad. Other famous sweets of Mathura include barfis and laddoos.
- Winters are the best time to visit Mathura Vrindavan as the weather is very pleasant and makes it the ideal time because a lot of festivals are celebrated vibrantly in the city.
- Mathura and Vrindavan have some really good and beautiful idols of Lord Krishna and Radha. So buy those intricately carved idols and keep it with you as a token of the city.
- Most of the temples have shopping stalls nearby it and those stalls offer a variety of famous things to shop. Don't forget to bargain and buy.
- Holi is one of the best time to visit Mathura Vrindavan as this festival is celebrated with another level of energy by the people that brings smile on the face of everyone.
- Go camping, trekking and cycling in the famous adventure sports of Mathura - Banks of Yamuna river are the best place to explore the top adventurous things to do in Mathura.
- There are a lot of dhams that you will come across in Mathura and Vrindavan. Those are like hotels that allow tourists to stay and provide the facilities that a hotel does.
- Mathura has a variety of food to offer right from North Indian to South Indian. The restaurants in Mathura have a very decent and peaceful ambience and provide good facilities.
- Some of the temples that you must visit in your Mathura tourism are Dwarkadhish temple, Yum Yamuna temple, Peepleshwar Mahadeo temple and Birla Mandir.
- Mathura Vrindavan tourist places are not all about cultural and holy sites but some exciting and adventurous attractions too such as swimming in Kusum Sarovar, camping at the banks of River Yamuna, trekking in Govardhan hill, witnessing the unique Holi of Mathura and Vrindavan and many more.
- People in Mathura and Vrindavan are very friendly and easy-going so do not be surprised if they come forward to help you out.
- Beware of the monkeys in Mathura as they have an eye on every eatable thing you have in your hand and they might just snatch it.
- Make sure you experience the street food in Mathura and Vrindavan which are very delicious and are mostly found around the temples. Some of the must try things are kachoris, lassi and rabri.
Book Mathura Vrindavan tour packages to know more about these places to have a safe and easy trip.
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN MATHURA:
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Jama Masjid - It is a renowned mosque of 1661. Not only locals but tourists from all over the country visit this mosque.
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Dwarkadhish Temple - Located in the Raja Dhiraj Bazar Road, it is one of the most famous temples in Mathura that is more than 200-year-old and is visited by several people every day.
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Nand Bhavan - Situated in Gokul, this is the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood days at, in the home of Maa Yashodha and Nand Rai.
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Kans Qilla - This fort is one of the top visited places in Mathura that is famous for its timeless beauty. This fort was home to King Kansa once upon a time and is a must visit place for the Mathura tourism.
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Visit Mathura Museum - When it comes to talking about things to do in Mathura then exploring the Mathura Museum will for sure in the list, that famous this museum is.
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Go Trekking On The Govardhan Hill - One of the best things to do in Mathura is to go trekking on the famous Govardhan hill that is very popular among nature lovers. It holds a spiritual significance among the Hindus and is a must visit place in Mathura.
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Vishram Ghat - Out of the 25 ghats that see built along the banks of Yamuna river, Vishram Ghat is considered to be the most sacred ghat that is visited by a lot of people from all over the country.
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Lajpat Nagar - Lajpat Nagar is a very famous place in Mathura where you can shop and eat all day long. Visiting Lajpat Nagar in festivals for shopping is the best time to visit Mathura Vrindavan.
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Kusum Sarovar - Taking a holy bath in this 450 feet long and 60 feet deep tank is one of the top things to do in Mathura. There's a ghat in Kusum Sarovar that has a mesmerizing beauty as it's rich in flora and fauna.
BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN VRINDAVAN:
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Prem Mandir - Located in Shama Sham Dhaam, Prem Mandir is considered as the biggest attraction in Vrindavan that witnesses a huge number of tourists all the year long.
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Yamuna River - Yamuna River, one of the most pious rivers in the country flows in the city of Vrindavan and people take holy bath in the Kesi Ghat that is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. Yamuna is one of the most famous Mathura Vrindavan tourist places that are sacred, beautiful and wonderful to explore.
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MVT Restaurant - An amazing place to dine in, this restaurant provides a variety of Indian cuisines that are very popular in Vrindavan.
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Jaipur Temple - Built in the year 1917 by Sawai Madho Singh II, the Maharaja of Jaipur, this temple is a beautifully carved architecture that is made with marble finishing.
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Govind Deo Temple - This temple is one of the most holy places in the city of Vrindavan that is very famous among the devotees and believers. This is one of the most visiting place in Vrindavan.
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ISKCON Temple - This temple also known as Shri Krishna Balaram Temple was the first-ever temple to be built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness(ISKCON) in the year 1996. This is one among the most famous temples in Vrindavan that is of historical significance.
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The holy cities of Mathura Vrindavan are the best-sacred places to visit. Tourists all over the year from various places in India visit Mathura and Vrindavan as a religious significance. Ancient temples, majestic sculptures, beautiful museums, cultural forts and holy rivers and ghats make Mathura and Vrindavan a very famous place to visit with family for religious purpose in India. The home of Lord Krishna has a very good ambience and peace in its environment. Sushant Travels brings before you a variety of Mathura Vrindavan tour packages that are pocket-friendly and provide you with a flawless experience. Right from booking transportation tickets, stay arrangements to providing tour guides, Sushant Travels is here at your service to make your Mathura tourism an unforgettable one. Visit this holy place with your family and come closer to the Lord Krishan's land by booking Mathura Vrindavan tour packages with us.