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Vrindavan
City in Uttar Pradesh, India

Vrindavan

Vrindavan, also spelt Vrindaban and Brindaban, is a historic city in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

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It is located in the Braj Bhoomi region and holds religious significance for Hindus, who believe that Krishna, one of the main Gods in Hinduism, spent most of his childhood in this city. Vrindavan has about 5,500 temples dedicated to the worship of Krishna and his chief consort, Radha. It is one of the most sacred places for Vaishnava traditions.

Get in

Getting to Vrindavan

Vrindavan is about 150 km south of Delhi. The nearest train station is Vrindavan's twin holy town Mathura, 12 km (20 min) away by rickshaw. A one-way ticket from Vrindavan's train station costs from ₹100. Vrindavan is about 50 km from Agra, which hosts the Taj Mahal. It lies on the tourist Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

See

Worth seeing

Entry into all temples is free, but have some coins handy for the shoe handlers. Many temples prohibit photography inside, so enquire when in doubt. Bihariji. The best-known temple in Vrindavan, home to a Krishna idol known as Thakur-ji. The idol's eyes are said to be so powerful that it is kept hidden from view behind a curtain, which is opened and closed every few minutes. Govinda Dev Mandir.

Do

Things to do

The Brahmotsava Festival, held for ten days after Holi (February/March), is the largest in Vrindavan and can draw up to 100,000 visitors. On the main day, known as Ratha Ka Mela, a giant wooden chariot is pulled by devotees from the Rangji temple to its gardens and back. Nidhi Van (Nidhuban, Nidhuvan). Krishna rested with His beloved Sri Radha.

Eat

Where to eat

Due to the sacred nature of the city, you might expect mainly vegetarian foods here, as meat consumption is restricted in Hinduism.

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How locals move

Getting around Vrindavan the local way

  • Get inThe nearest train station is Vrindavan's twin holy town Mathura, 12 km (20 min) away by rickshaw.
  • Get aroundThe best way to get around is on foot or cycle rickshaw.
  • Get aroundA cycle rickshaw ride from ISKCON Krishna Balaram temple to the Banke Bihari temple or similar distances would cost you ₹20 per person.
  • Get aroundYour rickshaw driver will be more than happy to find you one, but do beware of temple scams (see #Stay safe).

From Wikivoyage: Vrindavan, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-07.

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