About Gokul
Gokul's mythical relevance has, time and again, pulled the interest of visitors who're aware of this quaint little town's existence. Said to be the home of Lord Krishna in his childhood days, Gokul is lined with temples and ghats which have been widely mentioned several stories about Krishna's life.
The town is easily accessible from Mathura and attracts an ample audience during Shravana (August to September), when the festival of Janmashthami is celebrated with zeal and vigor.
That being said, Gokul is pleasant throughout the year; with sacred places like Nanda Bhavan and Gokulnath temple constantly buzzing with hundreds of devotees. Look out for the town’s most significant temple, Gokul Nathji. The town is sixteen kilometers from Mathura.
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Places to Visit near Gokul
National Philatelic Museum, Delhi
0 km from Gokul - See map
The National Philatelic Museum in Delhi is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the history and art of postage stamps. Located in the heart...
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Charkha Museum, Delhi
0 km from Gokul - See map
The Charkha Museum in Delhi is a unique tribute to the iconic spinning wheel, or "charkha," that played a significant role in India's struggle for...
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Government Museum, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
9.8 km from Gokul - See map
Government Museum of Mathura is an archaeology museum. The museum was founded by British Governor Sir F.S. Growse in 1874. The collections of this...
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Dwarkadeesh Temple, Uttar Pradesh
10 km from Gokul - See map
Come here at festival time; Holi, Diwali, Janmasthami, and find this place lit and decorated. There is also a festival at the beginning of the...
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Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
11.2 km from Gokul - See map
The prison cell within the building is thought to be the exact birthplace of Krishna. The stark prison cell still shows the hardship of the...
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Vishram Ghat, Uttar Pradesh
14 km from Gokul - See map
Set against the pastel pinks, yellows and gold of Mathura, people come to Vishram Ghat to bathe at the place where Lord Krishna is believed to...
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Jama Masjid, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
14.8 km from Gokul - See map
The Jama Masjid of Mathura is beautiful mosque that has four classic domed minarets. It was built in 1662 AD by Abd-un-Nabi Khan, a governor of...
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Seva Kunj, Uttar Pradesh
21.5 km from Gokul - See map
Seva Kunj, also called Nikunj Van, is a small forest. It is believed that Sri Krishna did seva for Sri Radharani here. It is also believed that...
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Kesi Ghat, Uttar Pradesh
21.8 km from Gokul - See map
The Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan near Mathura is famous for legends of Lord Krishna’s heroics. This is where Krishna killed the demon Kesi and...
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Radhavallabh Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
28.8 km from Gokul - See map
This Mandir was inspired by the love between Krishna and Radha. There is only one idol within the temple which is intended to embody both Krishna...
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Keetham Lake, Uttar Pradesh
33.8 km from Gokul - See map
The Keetham Lake lies in the Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary about 21 KMs from Agra on the NH2 Highway. A less known tourist attraction today, it...
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Nehru Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
42.4 km from Gokul - See map
A well maintained park in the center of the city that can be used for recreation activities. Plan a picnic in the park and rejuvenate yourself by...
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