Mathura

Mathura -Birthplace of Lord Krishna

Mathura is a sacred city, situated on the banks of the River Yamuna in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is most famous for being the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is one of Hinduism’s seven holy cities. The city is home to numerous temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. He is one of Hinduism’s best-loved deities, in his many forms and avatars.

Mathura, as well as its twin city Vrindavan, forms the heart of this sacred region, encompassing the land where Lord Krishna spent his childhood, and is a major place of pilgrimage for his devotees.

Significant temples to visit in Mathura include the Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple, Govardhan, and Prem Mandir, all of which are well worth a visit.

Mathura is particularly worth visiting during the Festival of Colours – Holi. This is a spring festival and a joyous one, involving the throwing of coloured powder at each other, celebrating the divine love of Radha Krishna and the victory of good over evil. It is usually celebrated in March. Just don’t wear your best clothes for this joyful festival!

Major Airports :

Agra Airport

DESTINATIONS

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Explore experiences in Mathura

Holigate Market – Clothes, idols, incense, local snacks
Chowk Bazaar – Brassware, diyas, traditional wear.
Junction Road – General shopping.
Bhuteshwar Road Market – Puja items, sweets.
Chatta Bazaar – Local style clothing and holy books.

Krishna Nagar Market – Household items and souvenirs.
Dwarkadheesh Lane Shops – Devotional items.
Tilak Dwar Market – Silver Jewellery and handicrafts.
Masani Road – Budget shopping and utility items.
Janmabhoomi Gate Area – Spiritual goods, small mementos.

Janmabhoomi Complex Area – Spiritual Centre.
Vishram Ghat Stretch – • Evening Aarti (Hindu Rituals) and boat rides.
Holigate Area – Cultural walk and food.
Dwarkadheesh Temple Vicinity – Old town essence
Yamuna Riverfront – Peaceful morning walks.

Govind Nagar – Festival buzz and bazaars.
Junction Road Area – Access point and lodging.
Krishna Nagar – Local interactions.
Masani – Bhuteshwar Belt – less crowded, chilled vibes .
Chatta Bazaar Lanes – Timeless alleys.

Holigate Area – Kachori, peda, chaats.
Chowk Bazaar – Traditional UP street food.
Dwarkadheesh Temple Lane – Sweets, lassi, parathas.
Bhuteshwar Road – Vegetarian restaurants, fast food.
Janmabhoomi Complex Area – Prasadam-style food.

Junction Road – Local dhabas.
Masani Road – Thali places
Krishna Nagar – Modern restaurants and cafes.
Chatta Bazaar – Old school Flavours.
Jail Chouraha – Food carts and snack stalls.

Attractions

worth a thousand stories

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple

Radha Vallabh Mandir

The Mathura Museum

Kans Qila

Banke Bihari Temple

Yamuna Boating Area

Goverdhan Parikrama Marg

shri radha rani temple (Barsana)

Prem Mandir

Iscon Temple

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fascinating facts

Shree Radha Rani Temple (Barsana) : Located atop a hill in Radha’s birthplace, this temple is one of the few dedicated solely to Radha and is famed for Holi celebrations.

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Kans Quila : With the blends of the Hindu-Mughal style, and a house to an ancient observatory, and links directly to Krishna’s legendary tyrant uncle, King Kansa

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Gita Mandir : Carvings of all Bhagwad Gita are engraved in this peaceful temple, and it was built by the Birla family, blending divine techniques with serene architecture.

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Banke Bihari Mandir : A revered Krishna temple where the idol appears almost lifelike; devotees believe prolonged eye contact may spiritually overwhelm them, so curtains are drawn frequently.

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Yamuna Boating Area : Serene bot rides offer spiritual tranquility and views of historic ghats; the Yamuna is believed to have witnessed Lord Krishna’s divine leelas here.

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Goverdhan Parikrama Marg : A sacred 21-km path circled barefoot by devotees, symbolizing devotion to Krishna, who once lifted the Goverdhan Hill to protect villagers from heavy rains.

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Prem Mandir : An architectural marvel made of white marble, illuminated at night; it depicts scenes from Krishna and Radha’s life through carvings and animated light shows.

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ISKCON Temple Vrindavan : Built by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, it’s a hub for global devotees; kirtans, Gita teachings and bhakti practices happen here daily.

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Shree Krishna Janmabhoomi : Believed to be the exact birthplace of Lord Krishna, this temple complex holds immense historical and spiritual significance, dating back over 5,000 years.

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Radha Vallabh Mandir : An ancient temple with unique worship where Radha is represented only by a crown beside Krishna, symbolizing her inseparable presence and spiritual supremacy.

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Mathura Museum (Government Museum) : Home to one of India’s finest collections of ancient sculptures, especially from the Mathura School of Art, dating back to the Kushan and Gupta periods.

Popular Mathura Tour Packages

Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, is a spiritual paradise that provides travelers with the most enriching experiences with well-planned Mathura holiday packages. Mathura has a bright reputation of bright temples, sacred ghats, and a festal aura, which appeal to devotees, as well as culture lovers all over the globe. Among the attractions are popular tours to the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, the Dwarkadhish Temple, as well as peaceful rides on the Yamuna River. The colours, music, and joy of Holi make the city alive during the festivity, and visitors have once-in-a-lifetime celebrations in the festival. A combination of piousness, culture, and celebration, Mathura holiday packages will offer a memorable experience in the spiritual centre of India.

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