Delhi-Mathura-Gokul – Mahavan – Govardhan – Nandgaon – Barsana – Agra – Delhi

Synopsis

The place where workers, shopkeepers, locals and priests greet each other with Radhe Radhe, is the birth place of Lord Krishna - “Mathura”. Our packages cover all the main places associated with Lord Krishna like Mathura, Gokul, Barsana, Nand Gayon and Govardhan. The aroma of sandalwood and flowers, dance performances, prayers bring peace to the mind to the visitors coming from different parts of the world. There is certainly much more to experience, so come and experience the holy journey with us!

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi international airport meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. If time permits we will go on a day city tour of Delhi, visiting Laxmi Narayan Temple, Hanuman Mandir, Gauri Shankar Mandir and India Gate.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Mathura

Drive to Mathura – city associated with the most revered of Hindu Gods – Lord Krishna, which is sacred being the birth place of Lord Krishna. The surroundings 'Braj Bhoomi' is where Lord Krishna is supposed to have grown up. On arrival, check in at hotel.

Afternoon visit Vrindavan, where Lord Krishna spent his childhood days, played the flute sporting with the Gopis and where Radhika pined for her lover. Visit the Govind Dev Temple - built in 1590 and a testimony to the architectural splendour of medieval India. Proceed to Rangaji Temple – Vrindavan's longest temple constructed in 1851 with a 50 feet tall 'Dhwaja Stambha' believed to be gold – plated. Continue to Madan Mohan Temple situated near Kali Ghat, Glass Temple and the Bankey Bihari Temple - one of the oldest temples built in 1921. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Mathura - Gokul - Mahavan - Govardhan - Mathura

Drive to Gokul where Nand Gopal was sheltered in Yashoda Maiya's home in secrecy to escape the wrath of tyrant Kansha. Also visit Gokul Nath Ji Temple. Proceed to Mahavan – believed to have cradled Lord Krishna. Visit 'Assi Khambha' the temple dedicated to Mathura Nath Ji. Continue to Govardhan – where Lord Krishna held aloft 'Giriraj', the sandstone hill on his finger for seven days and nights to protect the people of Braj from the wrath of rain and thunder sent by Indra. Return to Mathura.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Mathura - Nandgaon - Barsana - Mathura

Morning visit Nandgaon – the house of Lord Krishna's foster father Nand, in whose memory stands the 19th century temple. A little beyond is Pan Sarovar – one of the four most celebrated lakes in Braj. Continue to Barsana - the birth place of Radha – with temples in reverence of Ladliji (Radha ). Also visit the water tank 'Prem Sarovar', the first meeting place of Radha - Krishna.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Mathura - Agra - Delhi

After an early breakfast we will have an excursion to Taj Mahal & Agra fort. Later in the afternoon drive to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Delhi - Back Home

After breakfast transfer to the international airport to board the flight for onward journey.

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