Mathura

The birthplace of Lord Krishna is a pilgrimage for devotees. It is also now a major refinery township, situated on the Delhi Mumbai highway.

How to reach: Nearest Airport is at Kheria, Agra (62 kms). Mathura is on the main lines of the Central and Western Railways and is connected with Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Lucknow, etc. Is well linked with all major cities by road as well. Major road distances are : Agra-54 kms, Delhi 147 kms, Jaipur-219 kms.

Where to stay: Hotel Madhuvan, Best Western Radha Ashok, Hotel Mansarovar Palace, Dwapar Resorts, Hotel Megh Raj, Modern Hotel, Hotel Brij Vihar, Hotel Raj Mahal, Hotel Sanjay Palace, Hotel Surya International, Mangalam Tourist Lodge, Hotel Satyam, International Guest House, Rukmani Cottage, Orphic Resorts C3untry Inn, ITDC Hotel & Restaurant, UPSTDC Tourist Bungalow.

What to see: Dwarkadhish Temple, Temple at Katra Keshav Dev, Gita Mandir, Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple, Gokarneshwar Temple, Rangeshwar Mahadev Temple, Kans Qila, Sati Burj, Jama Masjid, Yamuna Bagh, Government Museum, 12 Ghats and 159 kunds.

Excursions: Gokul (15 kms), Mahavan (18 kms), Baldeo (20 kms), Govardhan (26 kms), Barsana, Balrampur (50 kms), Nandgaon (56 kms), Radhakund (26 kms). 

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