Situated on the river Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, Vrindavan also known as “Brij Bhumi” is the birth place of Lord Krishna and one of the most important pilgrim places for Hindus. As per the scripts, Lord Krishna spent his childhood in Vrindavan. This small holy city devoted to Lord Krishna has some magnificent temples to visits. As per the holy scripts, it is said that Vrindavan was once a lush green forests of Basil and has numerous wild life and birds who enchanted by Lord Krishna’s flute use to dance & sing making the atmosphere more divine. Now there are hardly any forests but some famous temples devoted to the deity. Many pilgrims and tourists visit Vrindavan during Holi to witness the popular “Lath Marr Holi” or during August to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna in this Holy land.
Get enchanted by the flute of Lord Krishna by visiting the Brij Bhumi – Vrindavan.
Location:
Vrindavan is situated in Uttar Pradesh approximately 11 km north of Mathura on the banks of the river Yamuna.
Route:
By Air: The nearest airport is Kheria (Agra_ which is 62 kms away.
By rail: Closest major railway station to Vrindavan is at Mathura. It is about 14 km from Vrindavan. Taxi services are available from Mathura to Vrindavan. Taxi charges may be from Rs.250 approximately.
By Road: Taxi & cab facilities are available from Delhi to reach Vrindavan. Taxi charges may come up to approximately Rs. 1400. There are many State Transport Buses which play from cities like Mathura, Agra, Delhi and Haridwar to Vrindavan. Bus fare me depend on the type of bus you may hire i.e. AC, Non-Ac, Volvo or Double Deck Sleeper.
Nearest Airport: Kheria, Agra
Nearest Railway Station: Mathura Railway Station
Bus Stand: Buses are available from Mathura, Agra, Delhi and Haridwar
Famous Places around the area: As it’s the land of temples devoted to Lord Krishna, every temple has its own charm and story. Some of the temples to visit are Madan Mohan Temple, Banke Bihari Temple, Radha Raman Temple, jaipur Temple, Gokulnanda Temple, Gopishvar Mahadev Temple, the famous ISKON Temple, Sahaji Temple, Rangaji Temple, Shri-Krishna Balram Temple and Govinddeo Temple.
Climate:
Summer 22 to 45°C, Winter 6 to 30°C
Local Food: The food in Vrindavan is purely vegetarian and does not have onions & garlic. There are more of street food options available. Gorge on some delicisous aloo-poori, chana-bhatura, hing-ki-kachori, panner pakora and many alike street food dishes. One of the most haves in Vrindavan is the Lassi (a yougurt drink) popular in the area.
Local Restaurants: Some of the popular eating joints in Vrindavan are:
MVT Restaurant, Behind Krishna-Balaram Mandir (ISKCON), Govindas Restaurant, On the backside of Krishna-Balaram Mandir (ISKCON).
ATM Locations: Axis Bank ATM, Chhatikara Road; Bank of Bardoa Aheer Pada; Union Bank of India, Gopinath Bazaar
Emergency Number:
Vrindavan Police Station 0565-442325
Nearest Hospital/Nursing Home: PL Saraf Hospital, 2-A, Mathura Road, Vrindavan
Phone: 0565-2540054
Budget and safe hotels for middle class:
Ananda Krishna Van Hotel
Parikrama Marg, Madhuvan Colony
Vrindavan, UP – 281121
919927061068
099 27 061068
Approx. Rs. 1200
Yamuna Dham Hotel
Near Hari Nikunj Chauraha, Raman Reti Road
Vrindavan, UP – 281121
0565-3295677, 09990892221, 08108068946
Approx. Rs. 522
Shree Radha Shyam Palace Vrindavan Hotel
Madhuvan Colony, Parikrama Marg Raman Reti
Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh – 281121
Approx. Rs.400
Hotel Kridha Residency
Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121
Approx. Rs. 2811
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