Mathura & Vrindavan 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, 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 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. After sightseeing, drive to Agra, check in, and overnight stay with dinner.

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.