Vrindavan · Tour package
Mathura Vrindavan Darshan
The essential first visit: the main temples of Vrindavan and Mathura in one well-paced day.
- Duration
- Full day · 8–10 hrs
- Stops
- 8 places
- Fare
- On request
- Best for
- First-time visitors, families with elders
Overview
This is the trip most first-time visitors take. We start early in Vrindavan while temples are open, cross to Mathura after lunch, and come back for the evening at Prem Mandir.
The order of temples is adjusted on the day around festival crowds and the pace of your group.
Places covered
Itinerary
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Morning
Banke Bihari & Radha Raman
Early darshan before the crowds build. Your driver drops you at the closest point to the temple lanes.
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Late morning
ISKCON Vrindavan & Nidhivan
Kirtan at the Krishna Balaram Mandir, then the sacred grove of Nidhivan.
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Afternoon
Mathura: Krishna Janmabhoomi
Drive to Mathura (about 30 minutes). Leave phones in the car for the security check.
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Late afternoon
Dwarkadhish Temple & Vishram Ghat
The old city temple and the main ghat on the Yamuna.
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Evening
Prem Mandir illumination
Back to Vrindavan for the evening lights at Prem Mandir, then drop at your hotel.
Fares by vehicle
Pick the vehicle that suits your group. All fares include the car, driver and fuel for the package duration.
| Vehicle | Seats | Package fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | On request | Request Sedan fare |
| SUV | 6 | On request | Request SUV fare |
| Innova Crysta | 7 | On request | Request Innova Crysta fare |
| Tempo Traveller 12 Seater | 12 | On request | Request Tempo Traveller 12 Seater fare |
Fares depend on your dates, pickup point and itinerary. Send a request and we will reply with an exact quotation.
Included
- AC vehicle with driver for the day
- Fuel and driver charges within the package hours
- Pickup and drop at your hotel in Vrindavan or Mathura
- Route planning around temple timings
Not included
- Toll tax and parking
- Temple donations and entry tickets
- Meals
- Guide charges (guide can be arranged on request)
Before you travel
- Most temples close for afternoon rest; the itinerary is built around this
- Mobile phones are not allowed inside Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
- On festival days, some roads close and drop points may change
What may be charged separately
Every quotation lists these clearly, so the fare you agree is the fare you pay.
- Toll taxExpressway and highway tolls on your route.
- As per actuals
- ParkingTemple, monument and airport parking.
- As per actuals
- State entry taxCharged when the trip enters another state, e.g. Delhi, Rajasthan or Uttarakhand.
- As applicable
- Driver allowancePer day/night allowance for outstation and overnight trips.
- Shown in your quotation
- Night chargeFor driving between 10 PM and 6 AM.
- Shown in your quotation
- Extra kilometresDistance beyond the package or minimum daily kilometres.
- At the vehicle per-km rate
- Extra hoursTime beyond the hours included in a local package.
- Shown in your quotation
Questions about this tour
Is a guide included?
Can elderly travellers manage this tour?
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Talk to a local
Planning your Vrindavan or Braj journey?
Tell us where you are coming from, how many of you are travelling and what you would like to see. We will suggest a vehicle and a sensible plan for the day.