Experience the sacred path of the Vrindavan-Mathura pilgrimage. Explore ancient temples, take in the lively culture, get guided tours, stay in comfortable lodging, and strengthen your spiritual ties.
Vrindavan reveals its true essence only to those who humbly listen with pure hearts, guided by the enlightened devotees of the Lord. It is through the association of these spiritually advanced souls that one can witness the eternal divine pastimes of Shri Shri Radha and Shyamsundar unfolding continuously in this sacred land. As a result, visiting Vrindavan with real devotion alongside venerable devotees and attentively hearing the Lord’s names, glories, forms, and leelas is critical. When Krishna senses our genuine love and dedication, He graciously unveils the sacred dham before us.
Sri Vrindavan Dham is an extraordinary sanctuary dedicated to the loving remembrance and chanting of the Lord’s glories. Every part of this sacred space is filled with the delightful, transcendental ambiance of Krishna’s hobbies, which gives every act of devotion a deep sense of joy and spiritual delicacy.
As I reflect from my home, I feel immense gratitude for the blessing to visit this holy abode—where Krishna’s loving exchanges with His most cherished devotees took place. Here, even a speck of dust holds immeasurable spiritual value, far surpassing all the treasures of the universe multiplied beyond comprehension.
DAY 1: Arrival and Temple Visit in Vrindavan
Arrival and Transfer
Pick up from Airport (3.5 hours drive to Vrindavan) or from the Mathura Railway Station (30 minutes drive) at your own cost.
Assistance provided for loading luggage onto the vehicle.
Drive directly to Vrindavan Guest House.
Check-in and Rest Check-in time at Guest House: 12:00 Noon.
After arrival, enjoy Breakfast/Lunch prasadam at the Guest House.
Rest and relax for approximately 2 hours.
Note: Carry valid ID proofs for hotel check-in.
Evening Program At 4:00 PM, visit the ISKCON Vrindavan Temple for darshan.
Proceed for Vrindavana Parikrama – a circumambulation covering over 5,000 temples.
After Parikrama, return to the Guest House.
Dinner and Rest Dinner prasadam is served at the Guest House, accompanied by hot milk.
Rest for the night.
Day 2 : Mathura Temple Tour
Early Morning Departure: Start the yatra at 6:30 AM from Vrindavan to Mathura.
Perform Sankalpa (spiritual vow) and take a holy bath in the Yamuna River at Vishram Ghat.
Morning Temple Visits in Mathura (After Breakfast Prasadam) Yama-Yami Temple
Dedicated to the divine siblings Yama and Yami.
Vishram Ghat Sacred bathing spot where Lord Krishna rested after killing Kansa.
Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple Revered temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Birthplace of Lord Sri Krishna
The most sacred spot marking Krishna’s divine birth. Afternoon Visit to Krishna’s Pastime Sites (Start at 6:00 PM) 6. Madhuvan
Site of the divine Lila of Dhruva Maharaj. Lunch will be served here.
Talvan Known for Krishna’s playful pastimes with Denukasura.
Kumudvan Lila sthal (divine playground) of Krishna and Balarama.
Experience These sacred locations were revered and visited by great acharyas.
Enjoy the serene beauty and spiritual ambience of these divine places.
Evening Return to Vrindavan.
Dinner prasadam and rest for the day.
Day 3: Govardhan Yatra and Giriraj Parikrama
Early Morning Departure
Start the yatra at 6:30 AM from Vrindavan towards Govardhan (Giriraj).
Govardhan is the sacred hill and a divine Lila sthali (place of pastimes) of Lord Krishna, Balarama, the Gopis, and Gopas.
Giriraj Parikrama Perform the circumambulation (parikrama) of Giriraj hill by auto rickshaw to cover key holy sites.
Temple and Sacred Place Visits (Darshan)
Kusum Sarovar : A beautiful historical pond surrounded by carvings depicting Krishna’s pastimes.
Mansi Ganga : A sacred water body with a divine legend connected to Govardhan.
Chakleshwar Mahadev Temple : Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva near Govardhan.
Hardev Ji Temple Revered temple associated with Krishna’s pastimes.