By Air
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport, Agra (~70 km) or IGI Airport, New Delhi (~150 km).
॥ यात्रा मार्गदर्शिका ॥
Visitor Guide
Practical information for pilgrims and travelers
How to Reach
By Rail
Mathura Junction (MTJ) — 14 km. Autos, e-rickshaws and taxis easily available.
By Road
Excellent connectivity via Delhi–Agra Yamuna Expressway and NH-19.
Famous Food of Braj
Mathura-Vrindavan Peda
World-famous sweet of mawa and cardamom.
Kachori-Jalebi
Breakfast of hing urad-dal kachori, spicy aloo sabzi and saffron jalebi.
Rabri-Lassi & Makkhan Mishri
Thick rabri in kulhads and makkhan-mishri prasad.
Important Rules & Precautions
Monkey Alert
Monkeys are very mischievous — keep glasses, phones, purses and bags secure.
Temple Timings
Most temples close 12:00–4:00/4:30 PM. Plan visits 6:00–11:30 AM and 5:00–9:00 PM.
Dress & Conduct
Dress modestly, in keeping with the sanctity of the holy dham.
Use E-Rickshaws
Lanes are narrow — park your vehicle outside and use e-rickshaws.
Parikrama Route
🚩 Total distance: approx. 10–12 km.
🚩 Route: ISKCON Temple → Kalidaha → Keshi Ghat → Tatiya Sthan → Atalla Chungi → back to start.
🚩 Timing: Parikrama barefoot from 4:00 AM or in the evening holds special significance.
Travel FAQs
How to reach Vrindavan?
Nearest railway station is Mathura Junction (14 km). ~150 km from Delhi via Yamuna Expressway, ~70 km from Agra. E-rickshaws and taxis available from Mathura.
What is the best time to visit Vrindavan?
October to March offers the best weather. Janmashtami, Holi, Kartik month and Jhulan Yatra show the dham at its grandest.
How many kilometers is the Govardhan parikrama?
The Giriraj Govardhan parikrama is about 21 km — passing Jatipura Mukharvind, Mansi Ganga, Kusum Sarovar and Poonchri ka Lota.
How to stay safe from monkeys in Vrindavan?
Keep glasses, phones and purses secure — monkeys snatch them. Don't feed them or make direct eye contact.