Full day · 9–11 hrs
Barsana, Nandgaon & Govardhan
Barsana Shriji Temple · Kirti Mandir · Nandgaon · Radha Kund +2 more
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Braj, Uttar Pradesh
Govardhan
The sacred hill Krishna lifted to shelter Braj
- From Vrindavan
- About 23 km
- Time needed
- Half day to full day
- Best time
- October to March; Guru Purnima for the…
Home of the Govardhan parikrama, Radha Kund, Kusum Sarovar and Mansi Ganga — one of the most important pilgrimages in Braj.
Govardhan hill is worshipped as a form of Krishna himself. Pilgrims walk the roughly 21 km parikrama around the hill, often barefoot, and many complete it overnight on Purnima.
Parikrama with a vehicle
If walking the full parikrama is not possible, the main sites — Daan Ghati, Mansi Ganga, Kusum Sarovar, Radha Kund and Jatipura — can be visited by car.
What to see
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01
Daan Ghati Temple
Starting point for most parikramas
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02
Mansi Ganga
Sacred lake in Govardhan town
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03
Kusum Sarovar
Sandstone ghats and chhatris on a peaceful lake
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04
Radha Kund and Shyam Kund
Twin sacred ponds about 4 km from Govardhan
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05
Jatipura (Mukharavind)
Point of worship of Govardhan hill
Local tips
- Purnima and Guru Purnima bring very large crowds
- Carry water; the parikrama has limited shade in places
- We can meet walking pilgrims at agreed points along the route
Best time to visit: October to March; Guru Purnima for the parikrama festival
Tours that include Govardhan
Full day · 9–11 hrs
2 days · 1 night
Complete Braj Darshan
Vrindavan · Mathura · Gokul · Govardhan +2 more
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Half day · 5–6 hrs
Govardhan & Radha Kund
Daan Ghati · Mansi Ganga · Kusum Sarovar · Radha Kund +1 more
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3 days · 2 nights
Braj Yatra in 3 Days
Vrindavan · Mathura · Gokul · Govardhan +3 more
Fare on requestQuoted by vehicle
Getting there
Good to know
How long is the Govardhan parikrama?
The full parikrama is roughly 21 km on foot and usually takes five to seven hours. The main sites can also be visited by car.
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