Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days |
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Mathura, popularly known as Brij Bhoomi, is the birth place of Lord Krishna. Krishna, the popular incarnation of Vishnu. This area is a major pilgrimage place for Hindus and this area is closely linked with many episodes in Krishna early life. A long stretch of beautiful ghats - with their steps leading to the water's edge, arched gateways and temple spires extending along the right bank of the River Yamuna, enhances the sacred character of the town of Mathura. Mathura is today an important place of pilgrimage, flocked by thousands of pilgrims daily. |
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Day 01 Delhi On arrival, assistance and transfer to hotel. Afternoon half day city tour of Delhi, visitingLaxmi Narayan Temple, Hanuman Mandir, Gauri Shankar Mandir, India Gate and Chattarpur Mandir. Overnight at hotel |
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Day 02: Delhi / Mathura ( 147 kms/03.00 hrs ) Drive to Mathura city associated with the most revered of Hindu Gods Lord Krishna ,which is sacred being the birth place of Lord Krishna. The surroundings Braj Bhoomi iswhere Lord Krishna is supposed to have grown |
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up. On arrival , check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Vrindavan , where Lord Krishna spent his childhood days , played the flutesporting with the Gopis and where Radhika pined for her lover. Visit the Govind Dev Temple built in 1590 and a testimony to the architectural splendour of medieval India . Proceed to Rangaji Temple Vrindavans longest temple constructed in 1851 with a 50 feet tall Dhwaja Stambha believed to be gold plated. Continue to Madan Mohan Temple situatednear Kali Ghat , Glass Temple and the Bankey Bihari Temple one of the oldest temples built in 1921. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 03: Mathura /Gokul / Mahavan / Goverdhan / Mathura Drive to Gokul where Nand Gopal was sheltered in Yashoda Maiyas home in secrecy toescape the wrath of tyrant Kansha. Also visit Gokul Nath Ji Temple. Proceed to Mahavan believed to have cradled Lord Krishna. Visit Assi |
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Khambha thetemple dedicated to Mathura Nath Ji. Continue to Goverdhan where Lord Krishna heldaloft Giriraj , the sandstone hill on his finger for seven days and nights to protect thepeople of Braj from the wrath of rain and thunder sent by Indra. Return to Mathura. Overnight hotel. |
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Day 04 Mathura / Nand Goan / Barsana / Mathura Morning visit Nand Gaon the house of Lord Krishnas foster father Nand , in whosememory stands the 19th century temple. A little beyond is Pan Sarovar one of the fourmost celebrated lakes in Braj. Continue to Barsana the birth |
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place of Radha withtemples in reverence of Ladliji ( Radha ) . Also visit the water tank Prem Sarovar ,the first meeting place of Radha Krishna. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 05: Mathura / Agra Drive to Agra ( 57 kms/01.50 hrs ). Visit Taj Mahal , Agra Fort. Night stay at Agra. |
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Day 06 Agra / Delhi Leave Agra to Delhi, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, arrive Delhi in the evening, transfer to International airport to catch flight for home. |
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