Mathura Vrindavan 3 Day Sightseeing Tour from Lucknow

Mathura and Vrindavan are the historical cities of India, famous for being the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The whole range of temples here is the most popular attraction.

Highlights

• Tour of Mathura and Vrindavan on a comfortable private cab.
• Service of an experienced chauffeur.
• Hassle-free journey right from pick up to drop off.

Detailed overview

Mathura is a holy city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is said that Mathura is the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is often referred to as Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi. Mathura is a city which is dotted with ghats which lie beside the holy river Ganga. It is one of the Sapta Puri, seven holiest sites for Hindus.

Vrindavan is also a holy town in Uttar Pradesh and it is believed that Sri Krishna spent his childhood here. It has a huge number of temples dedicated to the Lord and his lover, the deity Radha. It is a holy place for Vaisnavism tradition of Hinduism.

Mathura and Vrindavan are located about 20 kilometres from each other.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lucknow to Mathura

• Start your journey from Lucknow to Mathura, which is approximately a 6 to 7-hour drive.
• Check-in at your hotel in Mathura and freshen up.
• Visit the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
• Explore the Dwarkadhish Temple, known for its stunning architecture and intricate carvings.
• Take a stroll along the Yamuna River and visit some of the ghats, such as Vishram Ghat and Kesi Ghat.
• Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Mathura.

Day 2: Mathura to Vrindavan

• After breakfast, drive to Vrindavan, which is just a short 15-20 minute drive from Mathura.
• Begin your Vrindavan tour by visiting the Banke Bihari Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna.
• Explore the Prem Mandir, a beautiful temple known for its grandeur and light show in the evening.
• Visit the ISKCON Temple, which is a spiritual center and offers a serene atmosphere.
• Take a leisurely walk through the narrow lanes of Vrindavan and feel the divine aura of the place.
• In the evening, attend the "aarti" at the Banke Bihari Temple for a spiritually uplifting experience.
• Return to your hotel in Mathura for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Mathura Sightseeing and Return to Lucknow

• After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Mathura.
• Visit the Gita Mandir, a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and Lord Rama.
• Explore the Radha Kund and Shyam Kund, two important pilgrimage sites associated with Lord Krishna and Radha.
• If time permits, you can also visit the Kusum Sarovar and Nidhivan in Vrindavan.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant and then start your journey back to Lucknow.