Krishna Janam Bhoomi Mandir

The best and the important place to see in Mathura is Krishna Janam Bhoomi Mandir ” which is known as the birthplace of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna was the 8th incarnation of Vishnu, born in a prison cell in Mathura. Now there is a temple in the prison’s closet where lakhs of tourists and devotees visit every year. Krishna Janam Bhoomi Temple is one of the most prominent sightseeing places in Mathura, which attracts a large number of pilgrims every year during the Janmashtami (Krishna’s birth festival) and Holi festivals.

Dwarkadhish Temple

Dwarkadhish Temple Mathura was built about 150 years ago by a devotee of Lord Krishna. The idol of Lord Krishna in this temple is decorated as “King of Dwarka”. The beautiful architecture of the place is worth seeing.

Vishram Ghat

Vishram Ghat is a revered and sacred bathing ghat on the banks of the Yamuna River at approximately 4.5 kilometers from Mathura Junction. It is Mathura’s largest ghat and is connected to an additional 25 ghats. Vishram Ghat is visited by pilgrims from all over the world to bathe in its holy waters. The place is famous as Vishram because Lord Krishna rested here after killing Kansa, the evil king of the demon. That is why a pilgrimage to Mathura is incomplete without visiting the Vishram Ghat.

Kansa Qila

As the name indicates, Kansa Qila is dedicated to the Demon Kansa, the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. The Kansa Qila is located on the bank of river Yamuna. The mighty fort is not in good condition nowadays but it is a popular place to visit among travelers.

Barsana is a historical city in the Mathura district of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Barsana is the birthplace of Mata or Devi Radha. Sri Radha Rani Temple is famously located in Barsana is visited by millions of devotees every year. Barsana is also famous for the festival like HOLI. Barsana ki Lathamar Holi is famous all over the world.

The other Tourist places to visit in Mathura are:

Gita Mandir is having incarnations of Gita verses on its walls. It is also known as Birla Mandir as it was built by Jugal Kishore Birla, a devotee of Laxmi Narayana.

Mathura is known for its sweets and Peda is a special thing here.

 Which is the best time to visit Mathura?

Months of October to March are the best to visit as at this time, winters get started in north India. Summers are very hot in Mathura that’s why it is not recommended to visit the place during these months. However, at the time of Holi and Janmashtami, (Krishna’s birthday) people flock to Mathura in a huge crowd.  If you want to join these festivities, then it is great to go to Mathura for a special experience of Holi and Janmashtami.

How to reach Mathura by Air Transport

 The nearest airport to Mathura is at Agra. The nearest international airport to Mathura is the Indira Gandhi International Airport located in Delhi. After this, you can reach Mathura from Delhi with the help of a bus, taxi or train.

How to reach Mathura by train – Mathura Junction connected by train to major cities of the country. Hence, tourists visiting Mathura can catch trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Agra, Lucknow, and Kolkata.

How to reach Mathura by road or car- Traveling to Mathura by road from your car or personal vehicle is a good option. It connects to cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Bikaner, Agra, Indore, Bhopal, Moradabad, Kolkata.

Braj holi is so famous that tourists from all over India and outside India come to enjoy the colors and delicacies of the festival. In the Braj, the festivities may last more than a week. This year it will get start from March 14 to 22. The different places of Braj are known for playing different kind of Holi.

Barsana is famous for Lathmar Holi where women beat men with sticks when they try to apply colors on them. From here, Lathmar holi spread all over India.

Vrindavan is known for its Phoolon wali Holi played with flowers only. No wet and dry colors are used during the event. Here, Holi of Banke Bihari temple is quite famous and it is played in the temple premises and outside too. The priest sprinkle gulal, flowers and water on devotees. Devotees enjoy the gulal , water and lord Krishna ‘s bhajans.

A night before the big day, bonfire is lit which is known as Holika Dahan. It is celebrated because Holika get burnt in when she was trying to burn her nephew Prahlad.

This festival is not only for enjoying, playing and getting colored all over, but it is also a day to forget the revenge and give a new start to the relationship. As colors spread happiness, so is the festival of colors do.

To get ready to smear in the colors, water , flowers , and to get an unique blend of spirituality and festivity, one should play Holi at Krishna’s birth place once in lifetime.