Brij Darshan with Taj Tour

Arrive at Delhi/Mathura/Agra Airport or Railway Station and transfer to the hotel. Visit the birthplace of Lord Krishna, an area scattered with temples — the main one being The Dwarkadheesh Temple. Continue to Sri Krishna Janma Bhumi, then Vishram Ghat, where Krishna is said to have rested after defeating the tyrant Kansa. In the evening, attend the Yamuna Ji Ki Aarti, a devotional ceremony honoring the river goddess Yamuna. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mathura/Vrindavan.

After breakfast, explore Vrindavan, Lord Krishna’s childhood home. Visit Shri Banke Bihari Temple, followed by Nidhivan, a sacred grove where Krishna is said to perform his divine dance each night. Continue to Madan Mohan Temple, the area’s oldest, and the ornately designed Sri Radha Raman Mandir. In the evening, visit the ISKCON Temple (built in 1975, founded by Swami Prabhupada) and Prem Mandir, the Temple of Divine Love. Drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Mathura/Vrindavan.

After breakfast, proceed to Gokul, where Lord Krishna grew up on the banks of the Yamuna. Highlights include Nand Bhawan (Chaurasi Khamba, or 84 Pillars temple), Raman Reti, Shri Thakurani Ghat, Brahmand Ghat, and Gokulnathji Temple. Continue to Govardhan, where Lord Krishna is said to have lifted the Giriraj hill on his finger for seven days. Sightseeing includes Govardhan Temple, Danghati, Shyam Kund, the Govardhan Parikrama, Radha Kund, and Kusum Sarovar. Drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Mathura/Vrindavan.

(Note: Govardhan Parikrama can optionally be done by battery-operated E-Rickshaw at the guest’s own arrangement, as the tour vehicle does not enter the Parikrama route.)

After breakfast, visit Barsana, believed to be the home of the goddess Radha, featuring the Radha Rani Temple, Kirti Temple, and Dan Bihari Temple. Continue to Nandgaon, home of Krishna’s foster father Nand, with sightseeing at Nand Bhawan, Pavana Sarovara, Radha Rani Temple, and Rangili Mahal. Drive to Agra, check in at the hotel, and enjoy dinner with an overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal (closed Fridays), built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, taking an estimated 22 years and over 20,000 craftsmen to complete. Continue to Agra Fort, situated on the banks of the Yamuna, showcasing Mughal-era architecture. After sightseeing, check out and transfer to Delhi/Mathura/Agra Airport or Railway Station for onward travel.