Foodie Itinerary for Vrindavan in June 2023

1. 9:00AM: Breakfast at Ram Krishna Restaurant
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Vrindavan Bus Stand

   Start your day with delicious vegetarian breakfast options like Aloo Puri, Chhole Bhature, and Dosa at Ram Krishna Restaurant. This popular eatery is known for its authentic taste and quick service.

2. 11:00AM: Visit Banke Bihari Temple
   5 minutes (0.5 miles) from Ram Krishna Restaurant

   One of the oldest and most famous temples in Vrindavan, Banke Bihari Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple architecture is a mix of Rajasthani and Mughal styles, and the idol of Lord Krishna is adorned with different clothes and ornaments every day.

3. 12:00PM: Lunch at Govinda Restaurant
   10 minutes (1.2 miles) from Banke Bihari Temple

   Govinda Restaurant, located inside the ISKCON temple, serves delicious vegetarian food made with fresh ingredients. You can try their thali, which includes a variety of dishes, or choose from their a la carte menu.

4. 2:00PM: Explore Prem Mandir
   5 minutes (0.7 miles) from Govinda Restaurant

   Prem Mandir is a beautiful temple made of white marble and dedicated to Lord Radha-Krishna. The temple premises also have a garden and a fountain show in the evening.

5. 4:00PM: Snacks at Brijwasi Mithaiwala
   10 minutes (1.1 miles) from Prem Mandir

   No trip to Vrindavan is complete without trying its famous pedas and laddoos. Brijwasi Mithaiwala is a popular sweet shop that has been serving these sweets for generations.

6. 5:00PM: Visit Radha Raman Temple
   5 minutes (0.6 miles) from Brijwasi Mithaiwala

   Radha Raman Temple is another famous temple in Vrindavan that is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is known for its unique deity of Lord Krishna, which is believed to have self-manifested from a shaligram shila.

7. 6:00PM: Dinner at Kridha Residency
   10 minutes (1.2 miles) from Radha Raman Temple

   Kridha Residency is a rooftop restaurant that offers a panoramic view of Vrindavan. Their menu includes Indian and Continental cuisine and their signature dish is the Dum Pukht Biryani.

Recommendations

You can also visit the ISKCON temple, which has a beautiful deity of Lord Krishna and a museum. You can plan a day trip to Mathura, which is just 14 km from Vrindavan and visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna. You can also attend the evening aarti at Banke Bihari Temple or participate in a kirtan at ISKCON temple.

To maximize your fun, you can rent a bicycle and explore the narrow lanes of Vrindavan, which are filled with temples and shops selling souvenirs and sweets. You can also take a boat ride in the Yamuna river during sunset.

Other suggestions include visiting Nidhivan, which is a sacred grove and is said to be the place where Lord Krishna performs Raas Leela with Radha and other gopis. You can also attend a Rasleela performance at one of the temples.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Ram Krishna Restaurant (1 hour, INR 200)
• Banke Bihari Temple (1 hour, free)
• Govinda Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
• Prem Mandir (2 hours, INR 100)
• Brijwasi Mithaiwala (1 hour, INR 200)
• Radha Raman Temple (1 hour, free)
• Kridha Residency (1 hour, INR 800)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 1800

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