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Braj, Uttar Pradesh

Nandgaon

Nanda Baba’s hill village, home of young Krishna

From Vrindavan
About 52 km
Time needed
2–3 hours
Best time
October to March
Nandgaon

The village where Krishna grew up under Nanda Baba’s care, with the Nand Bhavan temple on Nandishwar hill.

Nandgaon sits on Nandishwar hill, a short drive from Barsana. The two villages are linked in Braj tradition, and most visitors see them together.

What to see

  1. 01

    Nand Bhavan (Nandgaon Temple)

    Hilltop temple of Nanda Baba

  2. 02

    Pavan Sarovar

    Sacred pond at the foot of the hill

  3. 03

    Ter Kadamb

    Quiet grove associated with Krishna

Local tips

  • Visit together with Barsana
  • The temple sits on a hill; there are steps to climb

Best time to visit: October to March

Tours that include Nandgaon

Barsana, Nandgaon & Govardhan tour Full day · 9–11 hrs

Barsana, Nandgaon & Govardhan

Barsana Shriji Temple · Kirti Mandir · Nandgaon · Radha Kund +2 more

Fare on requestQuoted by vehicle

Complete Braj Darshan tour 2 days · 1 night

Complete Braj Darshan

Vrindavan · Mathura · Gokul · Govardhan +2 more

Fare on requestQuoted by vehicle

Braj Yatra in 3 Days tour 3 days · 2 nights

Braj Yatra in 3 Days

Vrindavan · Mathura · Gokul · Govardhan +3 more

Fare on requestQuoted by vehicle

Getting there

More places in Braj

  • Vrindavan

    Destination

    Vrindavan

    The forest of Tulsi, home to more than five thousand temples

  • Mathura

    Destination

    Mathura

    Birthplace of Krishna on the banks of the Yamuna

  • Barsana

    Destination

    Barsana

    Radha Rani’s village on the Bhanugarh hill

  • Govardhan

    Destination

    Govardhan

    The sacred hill Krishna lifted to shelter Braj

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