Destinations
Places to explore in Braj and beyond
Short guides to the towns of Braj and the cities our travellers combine them with — what to see, how long to keep and how to get there.
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Braj, Uttar Pradesh
Vrindavan
The forest of Tulsi, home to more than five thousand temples
The heart of Braj, where Krishna spent his childhood. Visitors come for Banke Bihari, ISKCON, Prem Mandir and the quiet of the Yamuna ghats.
- From Vrindavan
- Base location
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
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Braj, Uttar Pradesh
Mathura
Birthplace of Krishna on the banks of the Yamuna
An ancient city of temples and ghats, centred on Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi. Mathura Junction is also the main railhead for Vrindavan.
- From Vrindavan
- About 12 km
- Time needed
- Half day
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Braj, Uttar Pradesh
Barsana
Radha Rani’s village on the Bhanugarh hill
Hilltop village of Radha Rani, famous for the Shriji temple and the Lathmar Holi celebrated here every spring.
- From Vrindavan
- About 45 km
- Time needed
- Half day
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Braj, Uttar Pradesh
Nandgaon
Nanda Baba’s hill village, home of young Krishna
The village where Krishna grew up under Nanda Baba’s care, with the Nand Bhavan temple on Nandishwar hill.
- From Vrindavan
- About 52 km
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
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Braj, Uttar Pradesh
Govardhan
The sacred hill Krishna lifted to shelter Braj
Home of the Govardhan parikrama, Radha Kund, Kusum Sarovar and Mansi Ganga — one of the most important pilgrimages in Braj.
- From Vrindavan
- About 23 km
- Time needed
- Half day to full day
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Braj, Uttar Pradesh
Gokul
Where Krishna was raised across the Yamuna
Quiet villages across the Yamuna from Mathura: Gokul, Raman Reti, Mahavan and Brahmand Ghat.
- From Vrindavan
- About 25 km
- Time needed
- Half day
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Uttar Pradesh
Agra
The Taj Mahal, a short drive from Braj
Home of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh, and easy to combine with a Mathura–Vrindavan trip.
- From Vrindavan
- About 75 km
- Time needed
- Full day
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