Rahagir
Prem Mandir, the white marble temple in Vrindavan

Itineraries

2 days in Mathura and Vrindavan

One day for the Mathura temples, museum and ghat, and one day for the main Vrindavan temples.

Day 1

  • Arrive at Mathura Junction and visit Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in the morning, with your photo ID.
  • Go on to Dwarkadhish Temple in the old city before it closes for the afternoon.
  • See the Government Museum during the midday temple break (closed on Mondays).
  • Watch the evening Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat at about 7 pm.
  • Take an auto-rickshaw to Vrindavan for the night.

Day 2

  • Start early at the ISKCON Temple (Krishna Balaram Mandir).
  • Join the morning darshan at Shri Banke Bihari Temple, which opens at about 7:45 am.
  • Walk to Nidhivan before it shuts at noon, then rest through the afternoon break.
  • Visit Prem Mandir from about 5:30 pm and stay for the lights after dark.

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