Mathura , Uttar Pradesh
About Mathura
Mathura is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Unsurprisingly it is steeped in legends, temples, and wonder. The city is named in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. The surrounding towns, too, take their place in Hindu legend, as Krishna reputedly traveled to several towns in the region.
Boating on the ghats of the Yamuna River is one alternative activity, but for most visitors, it is the religious elements of the city that draw them here. For those who are not so spiritually inclined, just wandering and talking to the many characters of this city is one of the best activities. During India’s festivals, Holi, Diwali, Mathura lights up with activity and color.
Try the city’s most common breakfast, ‘Kachori and Jalebi’. The dish is a mix of spicy potato curry and a sweet. It sounds odd but all visitors should at least try it. Milky sweets are a specialty here, so feel free to eat sweets after breakfast, too. Mathura is also a good place to browse books, clothes and leather products.
Ardent temple spotters can look for the Birla Mandir; the Birla family built a range of temples across India, all in magnificent white marble. Mathura is one of the seven holy cities of India. As such, it is thought that Moksha can be attained here. Be careful with your belongings in Mathura, and dress respectfully at all times, as this is a holy city.
The city is well connected by road and rail to all other major cities like, New Delhi, Agra, Lucknow.
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National Philatelic Museum, Delhi
0 km from Mathura - See map
The National Philatelic Museum in Delhi is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the history and art of postage stamps. Located in the heart...
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Government Museum, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
1.4 km from Mathura - See map
Government Museum of Mathura is an archaeology museum. The museum was founded by British Governor Sir F.S. Growse in 1874. The collections of this...
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Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
1.8 km from Mathura - See map
The prison cell within the building is thought to be the exact birthplace of Krishna. The stark prison cell still shows the hardship of the...
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Jama Masjid, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
2.4 km from Mathura - See map
The Jama Masjid of Mathura is beautiful mosque that has four classic domed minarets. It was built in 1662 AD by Abd-un-Nabi Khan, a governor of...
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Dwarkadeesh Temple, Uttar Pradesh
3 km from Mathura - See map
Come here at festival time; Holi, Diwali, Janmasthami, and find this place lit and decorated. There is also a festival at the beginning of the...
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Vishram Ghat, Uttar Pradesh
3.1 km from Mathura - See map
Set against the pastel pinks, yellows and gold of Mathura, people come to Vishram Ghat to bathe at the place where Lord Krishna is believed to...
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Gokul, Uttar Pradesh
9.3 km from Mathura - See map
Gokul's mythical relevance has, time and again, pulled the interest of visitors who're aware of this quaint little town's existence. Said to be...
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Seva Kunj, Uttar Pradesh
12.1 km from Mathura - See map
Seva Kunj, also called Nikunj Van, is a small forest. It is believed that Sri Krishna did seva for Sri Radharani here. It is also believed that...
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Radhavallabh Mandir, Uttar Pradesh
12.1 km from Mathura - See map
This Mandir was inspired by the love between Krishna and Radha. There is only one idol within the temple which is intended to embody both Krishna...
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Kesi Ghat, Uttar Pradesh
12.5 km from Mathura - See map
The Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan near Mathura is famous for legends of Lord Krishna’s heroics. This is where Krishna killed the demon Kesi and...
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Lohagarh Fort, Rajasthan
37.7 km from Mathura - See map
Lohagarh which means “fortification of iron” is a fort right in the middle of Bharatpur city on Rajasthan. Built in the 18th century to...
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Keetham Lake, Uttar Pradesh
38 km from Mathura - See map
The Keetham Lake lies in the Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary about 21 KMs from Agra on the NH2 Highway. A less known tourist attraction today, it...
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