Visiting Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan are on every traveler’s list. So, lets get started.
Day 1 – Chhatarpur to Agra to Vrindavan Agra, Mathura and Vrindavan itinerary would be a great idea for weekend travelers or the ones who want to explore these places on a 2 day schedule
Agra is located at a distance of about 230 kms from Chattarpur. It would take 4 hour 20mins to maximum 5 hours to reach Agra.
Start your day by visiting the Taj Mahal, if possible go for the nature walking tour. Taj Mahal’s beauty is beyond words.
Ticket Prices :
For Indian nationals the ticket is priced at 50 rupees, which you can be book directly from government side or we can also help you. You will need to purchase shoe covers separately if you want to move mausoleum where you have to move bare foot.
Agra Fort :
The Agra Fort is another must visit attraction in Agra. It’s an incredible example of the Mughal architecture when the forts were built of red sandstone and marble. At last we can see Fatehpur Sikri located at a distance of 40km from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra district and a famous tourist attraction. A city predominantly made of red sandstone.
Day 2 : Mathura to Vrindavan Sightseeing
Start you day with Iskcon Temple Get mesmerized by the tunes of Hare Rama Hare Krishna. This is the most well maintained temple in Vrindavan. Once inside the temple you will see devotees soulfully dancing and enchanting Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
Prem Mandir which is a must visit temple in Vrindavan. This architectural wonder is built of white Italian marble. The various sculptures, decorations and intricate carvings showcase the tales of Lord Krishna. It is highly recommended to visit the Prem Mandir during the evening to witness it’s impressive visual light effects.
Nidhivan in Vrindavan is a place where it is believed that even today Lord Krishna come and performs Raslila or Raas Leela. Nidhivan is a small mystique garden of trees having extraordinary shapes and its says all those trees are God’s Gopi’s and become alive in the midnight every day. It is believed every night Lord Krishna Visits Nidhivan and have raas lila with Gopis and Radha Rani and not only human beings, but any kind of single animal also can’t remain in the periphery of this place. If anyone remains during the night in the Nidhivan, either he / she becomes blind, dumb, deaf, lame or dies. No one a condition in morning to disclose the spiritual secret of the lord Radha-Krishna.
With a great day move toward Mathura. It is located at a distance of 14.5 km. It would take 30 min to maximum 1 hours to reach Mathura depending upon traffic. Have a good breakfast and leave by maximum 5 PM to make the most out of your trip to Mathura. Here we can visit Shri Krishna Janambhoomi, Banke Bihari Temple, Dwarkashish Mandir
Shri Krishna Janambhoomi :
Shri Krishna Janambhoomi is a magnificent and most significant holy place to visit in Mathura. This is the place where Lord Krishna was born. This place comprises of caves depicting the stories of Lord Krishna, devotional areas and temples having beautiful idols of Lord Krishna and Radha. You would not be allowed to take cameras, bags or cellphones inside the complex. Make sure you keep them in the safe lockers outside the temple’s complex.
Opening Hours : The temple remains open from 5 AM to 12 Noon and 4 PM to 8 PM everyday.
After indulging in such positive and spiritual vibes, it’s time to get back to your hotel in Mathura, have dinner and take some good sleep.
Day 3 Mathura to Chattarpur
With sweet memories of last two days here is a third day where we say bye to you but this bye is not simple as that. We will take to Dwarkadhish and Bankey biharji mandir.
Dwarkadhish temple
It is Mathura’s most beautiful temple known throughout the country for its ornate construction and murals. Lord Dwarkadheesh, a form of Lord Krishna known as Dwarkanath, sits like a black marble idol in the shrine.There are a plethora of stunning ceiling paintings depicting various elements of the Lord’s life. In addition, the beautiful Rajasthani architectural patterns and craftsmanship make the complex appear even more majestic. The Dwarkadhish temple offers you several exciting activities that increase during the Shravan month when Lord Krishna cradles inside a Hindola (a type of a swing set).
Bankey Bihari Ji Temple :
Bankey Bihari Ji Temple is the most renowned and holiest temple in Vrindavan. This temple is visited by millions of devotees every year with the hopes of wish fulfillment and to get a glimpse of the mesmerizing idol of Lord Krishna. You will have to go through narrow lanes to reach this temple. Beware of notorious monkeys too! They are known for snatching stuffs from people specially spectacles/sunglasses.
Timings: The temple remains open from 9 AM to 8:30 PM every day.
