2 nights / 3 days
3-day Mathura, Vrindavan & Govardhan tour
The two-day darshan plus a full day at Govardhan and Barsana — the trip most people wish they had taken.
Day by day
Day 1
Gokul and Mathura
Pick-up, then Gokul — Gokul Dham, Raman Reti, Brahmand Ghat and Chintaharan Mahadev. In the evening, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple and the Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat.
Day 2
Vrindavan
Banke Bihari early, then Radha Raman, Radha Vallabh, Rangji and ISKCON. Evening at Nidhivan and the Prem Mandir light show.
Day 3
Govardhan and Barsana
An early start for Govardhan — Danghati Temple, Mukharbind, Manasi Ganga, then Radha Kund and Shyam Kund and Kusum Sarovar. You can walk the 21 km parikrama, walk a shorter stretch, or do it by car; we plan the day around whichever you choose. Afternoon at Barsana for the Shriji (Radha Rani) Temple on the hill, then back for your drop.
What’s included
- Pick-up and drop at your chosen location
- All sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All toll, state taxes, parking and driver allowance
- Local guide for temple visits
- Two nights' hotel stay
- Breakfast on days two and three
What’s not
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Air fare and train tickets
- Monument entry tickets where noted (e.g. the Taj Mahal)
- Personal expenses such as phone calls and laundry
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under what's included
Honestly, before you book
- The full Govardhan parikrama is 21 km and takes most people 5 to 7 hours on foot. There is no shame in doing it by car — plenty of devotees do, and we will arrange whichever you want.
- Barsana's Radha Rani temple sits at the top of about 200 steps. Tell us if that is a problem and we will plan around it.
Questions we get asked
- How long does Govardhan parikrama take?
- The full circuit is 21 km — 5 to 7 hours walking at a steady pace, longer if you stop. By car it is about 2 hours including darshan stops.
- Can we do the parikrama barefoot?
- Many do. Start before sunrise so the road is cool, and carry water. We will have the car shadow you so you can stop whenever you need to.