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Family-Friendly Itinerary for Vrindavan, Barsana, Agra in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Vrindavan
    0 minutes from Vrindavan

    Morning: Start your day by visiting the Banke Bihari Temple, one of the most famous temples in Vrindavan. Later, head to the Iskon Temple and participate in their morning aarti. Enjoy a vegetarian breakfast at the temple's restaurant.

    Afternoon: Visit the Prem Mandir, a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Krishna and his childhood pastimes. Have lunch at the temple's prasad hall and enjoy the musical fountain show in the evening.

    Evening: End your day with a visit to the Radha Raman Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna's consort Radha Rani. Attend the evening aarti and enjoy a vegetarian dinner at the temple's restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Barsana
    1 hour 30 minutes (42 miles) from Vrindavan

    Morning: Start your day by visiting the Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, the birthplace of Radha Rani. Participate in the morning aarti and enjoy a traditional breakfast of kachoris and jalebis from a local vendor.

    Afternoon: Visit the Ladliji Temple, a temple dedicated to Radha Rani's childhood pastimes. Have lunch at the temple's prasad hall and enjoy the traditional Dandiya Raas dance during the afternoon.

    Evening: End your day by visiting the Shriji Temple, a temple dedicated to Radha Rani's consort, Lord Krishna. Attend the evening aarti and enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset from the temple's rooftop.

  3. Day 3: Agra
    2 hours 30 minutes (87 miles) from Barsana

    Morning: Start your day by visiting the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Get there early to beat the crowds and enjoy the beautiful sunrise view. Have breakfast at the Taj Cafe inside the Taj Mahal complex.

    Afternoon: Visit the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of the Mughal Empire's power. Have lunch at a local restaurant nearby.

    Evening: End your day by visiting the Mehtab Bagh, a garden complex located across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal. Enjoy the beautiful sunset view of the Taj Mahal from this garden and have dinner at a local restaurant nearby.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Krishna Balaram Mandir in Vrindavan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura, or the Kusum Sarovar in Goverdhan. You can also take a side trip to Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site located near Agra. To maximize your fun, hire a local guide who can give you a better insight into the history and culture of these places. Don't forget to try some local sweet delicacies like peda, lassi, and rabri.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Banke Bihari Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Iskon Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Prem Mandir (2 hours, free)
  • Radha Raman Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Radha Rani Temple in Barsana (2 hours, free)
  • Ladliji Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Shriji Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Taj Mahal (2-3 hours, INR 1300 for foreign tourists, INR 50 for Indian tourists)
  • Agra Fort (2-3 hours, INR 680 for foreign tourists, INR 40 for Indian tourists)
  • Mehtab Bagh (1-2 hours, INR 300 for foreign tourists, INR 15 for Indian tourists)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2355 (for foreign tourists), INR 105 (for Indian tourists)

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