Vrindavan Travel Guide
Vrindavan, situated in Uttar Pradesh on the bank of the Yamuna, is believed to be the place where the Hindu God Krishna had spent his childhood. It offers one of the best choices for pilgrimage tours of North India. The name ‘Vrindavan’ comes from ‘Vrinda’, which refers to the sacred tulsi (basil) plant that grew profusely around the place. Another legend says that the place got its name from Vrinda Devi, one of Krishna’s playmates. It is famously known as a place of Krishna worship. A number of devotees of Lord Krishna assemble in this place every year to take part in festivals based on the episodes of Krishna’s life on earth. It is said that Emperor Akbar was once taken blindfolded to a large garden in Vrindavan popularly known as Nidhiban, where he had a spiritual experience and subsequently recognized this place as a holy one. Madan Mohan, Jugal Kishore, Govind Deva and Gopinath are four temples built here to commemorate Akbar’s visit and his divine encounter.
Places to see:
Vrindavan has several temples and is an ideal place for temple tours in Uttar Pradesh. The important tourist spots are:- Madan Mohan Temple
- Govinda Dev Temple
- Jugal Kishore Temple
- Sri Ranganatha Temple
- The Banke Bihari Temple
- Radharamana Temple
- Radha Vallabha Temple
- Jaipur Temple
- Raman Reti
- Nidhivana
- Samadhis
- Yamuna River
Shopping:
The shopping scenario in Vrindavan constitutes narrow lanes with shops on either side. In these shops you can get textiles, handicraft products and silver ornaments at reasonable price. One of the popular places to shop is the Loi Bazaar, where you can get antiques, wooden works and devotional items of various kinds. Then there is the Khadi Bhavan where a variety of Khadi fabrics and dress materials are available.Where to stay:
All categories of accommodation facilities are available in Vrindavan, ranging from budget hotels to luxury hotels. We would like to recommend the following places to stay:- Magsons Resorts
- Hotel Shubham
How to reach Vrindavan:
Vrindavan is easily accessible from Mathura which is connected to major parts of India by road, rail and air.By Road: Road transport facilities are available from Mathura to Vrindavan.
By Rail: Mathura is the closest railway stations. There are trains from here to different parts of India.
By Air: The nearest airport is around 67 km, in Agra. Talking about international airport, Delhi is the closest.
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