In the morning, visit the Shri Krishna Janmasthan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The temple complex consists of several shrines and temples, including the main temple, the Garbha Griha, which houses the prison cell where Lord Krishna was born. In the afternoon, visit the Dwarkadhish Temple, one of the largest and most beautiful temples in Mathura, dedicated to Lord Krishna. In the evening, attend the aarti ceremony at Vishram Ghat, a popular bathing ghat on the banks of the Yamuna river.
In the morning, drive to Gokul, the village where Lord Krishna spent his childhood, and visit the Gokulnanda Temple and the Gokul Barrage. After lunch, head to Vrindavan, the land of Lord Krishna's pastimes, and visit the Banke Bihari Temple, the Govind Dev Temple, and the ISKCON Temple. In the evening, attend the Rangaji Temple's aarti ceremony, an impressive south-Indian style temple.
In the morning, drive to Barsana, the birthplace of Radha Rani and visit the Radha Rani Temple, the Larily Lal Temple, and the Sankari Khor. After lunch, head to Nandgaon, the village of Lord Krishna's foster father, and visit the Nand Bhavan Temple and the Pavan Sarovar. In the evening, attend the aarti ceremony at Brahma Kund, a sacred pond in Govardhan.
If you have time, you should visit the Kusum Sarovar, a beautiful lake surrounded by temples, and the Mathura Museum, which houses a collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, and inscriptions. You can also take a day trip to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. To maximize your fun, try some of Mathura's delicious street food, such as kachori, samosas, and lassi. Don't forget to bargain at the local markets for some souvenirs to take home.
For hotels and flights, click here.