Holiday Destination: Vrindavan

Just 15 km from Mathura, is another major place of pilgrimage. It is noted for its numerous temples - both old and modern.Vrindavan evokes the playfulness and lovable characteristics of Shri Krishna. This is the wood where he frolicked with the gopis and tenderly wooed Radha.The town includes many hundreds of temples dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna and is considered sacred by a number of religious traditions.

Climate

Vrindavan is hot in summers, Summer temperature in Vrindavan is 45°C.Winters are comfortable, at an average temperature of 32°C in the day and 14°C at night.

Tourist Season

November to March

Accoommodation

Hotel, Bungalows and Private Cottages are available which suit all budgets.

General Information Of Vrindavan

Area

Elavation: 170 metres (560 ft)

Population: 56,618

Languages: Hindi and English

Temperature

Summer: 30°C to 45°C

Winter: 14°C to 32°C

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Vrindavan

Raman Reti

Raman Reti is the place where Krishna and Balarama came with the cowherd boys to play daily, and also the meeting place of Krishna and Radharani every night.

Rang Ji Temple

Vrindavan 's longest temple, it was constructed in 1851 by Seth Govind Das ji & Seth Laxmi Chand Ji.The temple follows South Indian architectural pattern . The outer wall measure 773 Ft. and encompass a water tank , a garden and the actual temple . The "Dhweja Stambha " , 50 ft. tall , is believed to be gold plated.

Madan Mohan Temple

Madan Mohan Temple is situated near Kali Ghat, it is believed to have been built by Kapur Ram Das of Multan.

Radha Ballabh Temple

Built in 1626 this temple is of special architectural interest as remnant of ancient hindu architecture.

Accessibility

Road Distance from Vrindavan to (in kms)

Delhi to Vrindavan: 147 km.

Agra to Vrindavan: 66 km.

Mathura to Vrindavan: 15 km.

Lucknow to Vrindavan: 469 km.

Nearest Airport

Kheria Airport Agra Distance by 55 km.

Nearest Railway Station

Mathura Railway Station Distance by 14 km.