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Vrindavan educational tour: location, temples and itinerary

A Vrindavan educational tour takes students to the temple town in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna, about 15 km from Mathura and roughly 160 km from Delhi.

  • Banke Bihari Temple
  • Prem Mandir light show
  • Mathura and Agra nearby
State
Uttar Pradesh
District
Mathura
From Mathura
15 km
From Delhi
about 160 km
Nearest station
Mathura Junction
Best time
October to March

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Temple architecture seen on a Vrindavan educational tour in Uttar Pradesh
Braj region
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Vrindavan · Mathura · Agra

Vrindavan – Mathura – Agra

The temples of Vrindavan and Mathura in the Braj region, then the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Banke Bihari TemplePrem MandirTaj Mahal
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Schools, colleges, faculty
Best time
Oct – Mar
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Where is Vrindavan located?

Vrindavan is in the state of Uttar Pradesh, in Mathura district, in the Braj region linked with the childhood of Lord Krishna. Mathura Junction is the nearest major railway station, and Delhi has the nearest large airport.

What students see in Vrindavan

  • Banke Bihari Temple, one of the most visited temples in the town
  • ISKCON Vrindavan and its daily rituals
  • Prem Mandir, known for its marble carving and evening lights
  • Ghats on the Yamuna and the parikrama path

We usually pair Vrindavan with Mathura and Agra in a Vrindavan – Mathura – Agra itinerary, so students see temple architecture, living traditions and the Taj Mahal in one well-paced trip.

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Where is Vrindavan located?

Vrindavan is in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India, on the banks of the Yamuna river. It is about 15 km from Mathura city and roughly 160 km south-east of Delhi.

Vrindavan is in which state and district?

Vrindavan is in the state of Uttar Pradesh and falls in Mathura district.

Are Mathura and Vrindavan the same?

No. They are two separate towns about 15 km apart in Mathura district. Mathura is the larger city and Krishna's birthplace; Vrindavan is the temple town linked with his childhood.

Can we visit Mathura and Vrindavan in one day?

You can see the main temples of both in one long day, but students enjoy it more over two days, with time for the evening aarti and Prem Mandir lights.

How to reach Vrindavan?

Take a train to Mathura Junction, then a 30-minute road transfer to Vrindavan. From Delhi it is about a three to four hour drive by the Yamuna Expressway.

What is the best time to visit Vrindavan?

October to March, when the weather is pleasant. Holi and Janmashtami are spectacular but very crowded, so we plan student groups around them.

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