INTRODUCTION
At some point in their life, many people tend to have a spiritual urge to see Vrindavan at least once in their lifetime. To the believers of Lord Krishna, the town has great religious importance since it is thought that the town was the place where Krishna had spent his childhood life and conducted several divine activities. When tourists are searching about the Vrindavan Tourist Places To Visit, they usually visualize a small town full of forests and the ancient temples that have not been spoiled by modern civilization yet.
But nowadays Vrindavan can be seen as a special combination of tradition and modern development. The infrastructural development of the town has been so high over the last couple of years with better roads, residential apartments, restaurants, and huge marble temples that receive thousands of pilgrims and foreign tourists in a day. In spite of these contemporary alteration, numerous Vrindavan sightseeing sites surrounding the old neighborhoods such as Loi Bazar still maintain the true spiritual essence of Vrindavan old where by narrow streets, old temples, and chanting devotional songs and radiance induce a vision of an eternal atmosphere.
The following detailed travel guide by Vrindavan Travels will guide us on the exploration of the most significant Vrindavan tourist sites and give us sufficient details in planning our trip without going out of our comfort. We intend to make our visitors enjoy the spiritual feeling of Vrindavan in addition to the well-known temples and sights in order to ensure that they leave the place with something substantial and a stronger attachment with Vraja Bhakti.
History & Story of Vrindavan Tourist Places
Vrindavan is the home of love of Srimati Radharani and Krishna who is the Supreme Personality of God. Everyone knows the story and lilas of Krishna though in parts and bits to most of the masses. I will associate it with common grounds to those who are uninformed.
Therefore, as most of you may be aware Krishna was born in Mathura and there his father Vasudev Ji traversed Yamuna and abandoned the baby Krishna in the house of the Nanda Baba. Nanda Baba and Yashoda Maiya brought Krishna up in a sound environment of love. As He grew in a small way, He instructed the information to Kans that it is not another person who is destined to kill Kans but Him
Evil Kans, hearing this in turn burnt down the whole village of Gokul, in a hope to burn Krishna, and in time, to kill him. Krishna had already decided and before the army of Kans were going to burn Gokul, Krishna persuaded Nanda Baba to go and seek refuge at the village Barsana of Vrishbanu Baba. All this was a pastime of Krishna to spend his time in Barsana with Srimati Radharani and to practice His divine lila and to instruct the world in prema-bhakti and to bring back people under the conditioned state to return home, back home to god head Goloka Vrindavan.
That is where Vrishabhanu Baba gave the Gokulvasis the sacred land of Vrindavan which was the area where Radharani and Krishna play the nitya transcendental lilas. Vrindavan lures all heartfelt seekers and colours them with the inner confidential love of prema-bhakti that is highly uncommon and cannot be even procured by yogis, siddha saints, tapasvis and even demi-gods such as shiv ji and Brahma Ji.
The secret features of vraja-prema rasa can be easily interpreted in this age of Kali when Hare Krishna Mahamantra is loudly chanted with full involvement and in the same way a child cries out in the presence of his mother. Chanting the sacred names, scream to Srimati Radharani and Krishna to lead the way to the best kept secret of Vraja prema-bhakti.
Best time to visit Vrindavan Tourist Places
The right time to visit Vrindavan is a matter of your preference between your experience being pleasant or lively spiritual fetes. As a rule, the period between October and the month of March is said to be the opportune period to visit Vrindavan due to the cool weather that is favorable in sightseeing and darshan of the temples.
1. Winter Season (October -March): Optimal Travel Period.
Vrindavan is best visited during winter when it is the most comfortable period. The weather is generally between 8 C to 25 C and is ideal to explore major attractions in the form of temples such as Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir and ISKCON Temple Vrindavan. The season also attracts a large number of pilgrims as queues in the temples are not as difficult to maintain as during the period of festivals.
2. Festive Time of Year – Best Spiritual Life.
During festivals like Holi and Krishna Janmashtami, Vrindavan is very active. These are festivals attended by thousands of followers both in India and elsewhere. Holi festivals in Vrindavan are especially well known and take up a number of days.
3. Summer Season (April -June) -Hot Weather.
Summer temperatures may go up past 40c thus making it uncomfortable to visit temples during the day. But visits in the early morning and the evening can be made.
4. Monsoon Season (July -September) Silent Spiritual Visits.
The Vrindavan is greener and less congested during monsoon. This is a tranquil period of those who desire a tranquil spiritual experience
How to reach Vrindavan?
Vrindavan is also among some of the most frequented pilgrimage sites in India and is well linked to Delhi through road, rail and other local airdromes. Because the Vrindavan is approximately 160-170km away from Delhi, tourists may easily get to the sacred town in 3-4 hours based on the means of transportation. The most convenient methods by which Vrindavan can be accessed by Delhi are listed below.
1.Travel to Vrindavan By Road -The most convenient one.
The most available means of reaching Vrindavan by road is the most common. The trip normally requires 3-4 hours along the Yamuna Expressway that is a smooth and fast path.
Travelers can use:
• Private taxis or tour cabs
• Self-drive cars
• Volvo buses or transport buses of the state.
Other tour operators also live Vrindavan Travels allow same-day Mathura-Vrindavan tour packages of Delhi with pick up and drop.
Distance: ~165 km
Travel Time: 3–4 hours
2. By Train – Fast and Affordable
Mathura Junction Railway Station is the closest railway station to Vrindavan and it is located approximately 12 km away. There are a number of trains that operate between Delhi and Mathra.
Once at Mathura Junction, one can use auto-rickshaws, taxis, or local buses to get to Vrindavan.
Mathura Vrindavan distance: 10-12km.
Travel Time by Train: 1.5–2 hours
3. By Air – Via Nearby Airport
Vrindavan lacks an airport. The closest airport is Indira Gandhi international airport in Delhi.
Once in Delhi, the travelers can buy a taxi or board a train at Delhi to Mathura and then proceed by road to Vrindavan.
Airport to Vrindavan Distance: about 170 km.
Activities to be done in Vrindavan.
I would strongly recommend any devotee or a tourist visiting Vrindavan, to ensure that they attend the following mentioned devotional practices.
Even though each and every step in Vrindavan annihilates the sins of 1000 lifetimes and also grants the outcome of 100 Ashwamedha Yagyas what is being taught by Rasika Vaishnavas is to be a pursuer of vraja-prema bhakti.
Like it is restated regularly by venerated saints and scriptures periodically, in this era of Kali Yuga, Vraja prema bhakti can be easily acquired by point number 2 below. Those who are planning to visit Vrindavan, do give the below-mentioned a chance and leave some nice memories with yourself.
1.Yamuna Boat Ride
One of the most serene activities to do during visiting Vrindavan is a Yamuna boat ride. The ride normally begins with the well-known ghats like Keshi Ghat, where the enthusiasts and tourists have a panoramic view of Yamuna River and the ancient temples on the riverbank.
Taking the boat ride, the guests will observe the spiritual energy of the Vrindavan, the devotees praying and the still environment of the river that is closely related to the narrations of Lord Krishna. Most tourists choose to go on the boat ride in the time of sunrise or sunset, when the reflection of temples and ghats at the river makes a wonderful and calm moment.
Timings: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ticket Fare: 50-150/per head (Depending on the time duration of the ride and the type of boat)
Yamuna boat ride is an easy but unforgettable activity, which enables the visitors to see the Vrindavan spiritual beauty through the river.
2.Kirtan at ISK Kon Temple Vrindavan.
One of the most exquisite spiritual experiences of visitors and devotees is Kirtan in Vrindavan, which is located in the ISKCON Temple. The temple, which is also referred to as Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir, is well known for its unending devotional singing ( Hare Krishna Mahamantra ) by devotees in various parts of the world. The environment in the temple gets extremely active with the people singing, dancing, and playing the traditional instruments such as mridanga and kartals as they worship Lord Krishna.
Kirtan is generally performed four or five times in the day particularly during the primary temple aarti functions. The kirtan of Mangala Aarti in the morning is quite special and most of the devotees desire to spend their days opening with kirtans.
3.Kirtan Times in ISKCON Vrindavan.
• Mangala Aarti & Kirtan: 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM
• Morning Guru Puja and Kirtan: 7:30 AM -8:30 AM.
• Evening Sandhya Aarti and Kirtan: 6:30 PM -7:00 PM.
Anyone, who wants to attend the kirtan classes, sing along with religious leaders, feel the spiritual atmosphere that makes ISKCON Vrindavan one of the most popular devotional centres in the world.
3.Yamuna Arti
Keshi Ghat Evening arti on Yamuna Maharani banks are thronged by the devotees all around the world. That is a big arti and you simply get drunk in the celebrations there. It begins at 5.30 and occasionally at 6 PM. But, you must take care not to wear spectacles there monkeys can take it away very readily. And by the way, do not talk to anybody around, or even dicey, around this place and do leave your cellphone and wallet in your pocket.
4.Chant Hare Krishna Mahamantra to yourself.
When you are in Vrindavan continue chanting Hare Krishna Hare Krishna | Krishna Krishna Hare Hare/ Hare Rama Hare Rama Hare Rama Hare Hare. A bead and a bead bag costs 50-100 rupees anywhere in Vrindavan and can be used to keep on chanting here. The chants of the holy names please Krishna and Srimati Radharani in everyone. One nama (name) of Krishna in Vrindavan yields the same effect as Krishna name 1000 times. Therefore, attempt to continue chanting Hare Krishna Mahamantra here (You know it would be nice to start singing the same as soon as you read this anywhere in the world). The chanting of Hare Krishna maha-mantra makes it all happen inside of you and provides you with direction at every turn of your life as to the ultimate goal of life itself.
5.Put Vraj Soil on head
Knowing nothing, but are indeed asking questions of what is so secret about Vrindavan? All you have to do is keep some Vraj mitti (soil) on the head when you are here and ask the holy land of Vrindavan to provide guidance. You would be amazed at the speed with which our forgiving Sri Vrindavan Dham leads you.
Top 10 Vrindavan places to visit.
1. Banke Bihari Temple
The most popular and the most visited temple in Vrindavan is Banke Bihari Temple. The temple is devoted to Lord Krishna in the shape of Banke Bihari that means the one who bends in three places. The lord Krishna idol here is considered to have self-manifested and has thousands of followers every day. A peculiarity of this temple lies in the fact that, when devotees are making a darshan, the curtain before the idol is opened and closed several times so that the devotees would not be gazing at the deity all the time.
Timings:
Summer: 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Winter: 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Entry Fee: Free
2. Prem Mandir
Prem Mandir is a most aesthetic temple in Vrindavan and is known to have white marble construction. The temple was constructed by Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj and it has elaborate carvings of the life of lord Krishna and Radha. The temple complex is big and in a very good condition with gardens and sculptures depicting events in the life of Krishna.
The temple has a musical fountain and a light show in the evening that brings numerous people and provides a spiritual magical ambiance.
Timings: 5:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Light Show: Around 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free
3. Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple.
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple is a place located close to Vrindavan and is thought to be the birth place of Lord Krishna. This religious place has a lot of religious value to the devotees. This temple complex consists of a number of shrines and an underground jail where Lord Krishna is supposed to have been imprisoned.
Tourists usually visit Mathura and Vrindavan together due to their attachment to spirituality.
Timings:
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Entry Fee: Free
4. Radha Raman Temple
One of the most sacred and ancient temples in Vrindavan is Radha Raman Temple. It was a temple founded in the 16th century by Gopal Bhatta Goswami, who was a follower of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Radha Raman is the god which is believed to have appeared naturally out of a stone called Shaligram that is sacred.
The temple is famed with the old customs and good devotional atmosphere.
Timings:
Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Evening: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Entry Fee: Free
5. Nidhivan
One of the most enigmatic and the most spiritually important locations in Vrindavan is Nidhivan. It is believed that every night Lord Krishna and Radha dance divine Ras Leela here. Due to this belief, visitors are not allowed to visit the area after evening prayers.
The trees in the grove are of unique shapes that seem to be intertwined and this contributes to the mystery about the place.
Timings:
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free
6. Keshi Ghat
One of the most popular ghats of Yamuna River is the one at Vrindavan called the keshi Ghat. It is assumed that it is the place where Lord Krishna overcame the demon Keshi. The ghat has been famous for its lovely steps, ancient architecture and serene spiritual atmosphere.
Most people visit this area to observe the evening Yamuna Aarti which is a gorgeous religious ritual and is performed on the river-bank.
Timings: Open all day
Entry Fee: Free
7. Radha Vallabh Temple
Another significant temple in Vrindavan is Radha Vallabh Temple that is devoted to Lord Krishna and Radha. The temple is a part of Radha Vallabh sect and is characterized by its special devotional customs.
As opposed to other temples where the Radha and Krishna statues are placed at the same location, the attention is given primarily to Lord Krishna with Radha being represented symbolically with the crown located next to the idol.
Timings:
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: Free
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Festivals Celebrated in Vrindavan
Holi
Holi is observed in a very energetic manner. It is greatly observed in Banke Bihari Mandir, Radha Ramana Mandir, Radha Vallabha Mandir and surrounding Loi bazar with greater zeal. The complete 13 KM parikrama marg is saturated with colours and is by no means less than a film set. You love being here. It is among the attractions of Vrindavan and it is attended by devotees all over the world to enjoy Holi.
Janmashtami
Janmashtami also experiences a massive influx of pilgrims and more so in the neighboring states of Delhi and Rajasthan. The mandirs are all adorned at least as much as the royal palaces and there is an excessive amount of fervours, glitz and euphoria of the festivities of Janmashtami. It is a place with a lot of religious events such as kirtan, prasad giving, yagyas, at every other corner of Vrindavan. It is a pleasure to be here in Janmashtami and pay a visit to the temples here.
Radhastami
Radhastami is a holiday that is celebrated with more zeal compared to Janamashtami since it is the appearance day of Queen of Vrindavan, Srimati Radharani, the embodiment of love of Sri Krishna. The world is full of merry-making, pujas and great feasts all around
Kartik (every year)
Kartik typically falls in the middle of October and mid November annually. Kartik is also called as Damodar Mas. It is the Radharani month and it grants 1000 times the bhakti as compared to the ordinary period of the year. It is during the period of Kartik that Vrindavan is so packed to the brim and hardly any hotel can be found to stay overnight. During Kartik thousands of devotees visit here on a daily basis and it is swarmed with buzz and super high enthusiasm. It should be made a point to visit Vrindavan at least once in a year in the month of Kartik. It accords thousands of spiritual credits and earnest seekers do get guidance and solutions in a short time fast during the pursuit of vraja-prema bhakti.
Notable festivals practiced in Kartik are Sharad Purnima, Radha Kund Appearance Day, Govardhan Puja, Diwali, Damodar Lila, Tulsi Vivah etc.
Purusottam (every 2.5 years)
Purusottam or mal mas is regarded as the best month to leave all the work and only meditate on the Purusottam Lord, or Sri Krishna with heart and soul. It grants 100000th the merit of performing bhakti on any other day. Vrindavan Parikrama is done daily by thousands of devotees, on Purusottam Maas. Just a few hours stay of a person in Vrindavan during Pusursottam gives the fruits of millions of lives of bhakti and it is experienced internally by the true devotees in no time.
Books to Read about Vrindavan
And there is all the ocean of knowledge But,You should first have read Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Nectar of Instruction and other books listed above before you read the rest of the books that are listed below to enjoy and immerse yourself in the esoteric and confidential parts of Vrindavan Prema Rasa.
For Absolute Beginners
1.Nectar of realisation
2.Science of realisation
3.Srimad Bhagavad Gita
4.Krishna Book
5.Beyond Birth And Death
6.The Path Of Perfection
To those Devotees who have newly made this way.
1.Srimad Bhagavatam
2.Krishna Book
3.Raja Vidya
4.Sri CaitanyaCaritamrta
5.The Nectar Of Devotion
The end! Vrindavan Tourist Places.
Vrindavan is among the religious places in India and it is a place that is close to the hearts of Lord Krishna devotees.By Visiting Vrindavan Tourist Places it will enable the visitors to enjoy a rare mixture of spirituality, culture, and devotion. Vrindavan presents an intensely fulfilling experience of travel; the combination of well-known temples and quiet ghats with lovely gardens and religious practices such as kirtan and Yamuna boat ride is a really meaningful experience.
The spiritual ambience that one will encounter in the town is what is really great about Vrindavan tourist places To Visit are the chants of devotion, the bells of the temples and the adventures of the childhood of Lord Krishna make the atmosphere which attracts pilgrims and travelers all over the world.
In case you are intending to visit the most significant Vrindavan tourism sites, Vrindavan Travels will assist you in planning your tour to enjoy a comfortable journey in terms of transportation, temple sightseeing, and guided tours. Your pilgrimage trip to Vrindavan can be a spiritual trip to remember with the right planning and local guidance as a place of devotion, peace and making beautiful memories.
Frequently asked questions – Vrindavan Tourist Places To Visit.
1. What are the best well known Vrindavan tourist attractions?
Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir, ISKCON Temple Vrindavan, Nidhivan as well as Keshi Ghat are some of the most renowned Vrindavan tourist destinations. These locations are also directly linked by the life of Lord Krishna and they receive thousands of pilgrims daily.
2. What is the number of days necessary to see Vrindavan tourism sites?
Typically 1 or 2 days are sufficient to cover the principal tourist attractions sites and key temples at Vrindavan. It is typical for numerous tourists to visit Vrindavan along with Mathura because these two cities are located near to each other.
3. When is the most opportune time to visit the Vrindavan tourist places?
Vrindavan tourist places can be visited at the best of seasons between October and March when the weather is good and favourable to visit the temples and sightseeing.
4. Do temples have an entry fee in Vrindavan?
The entry fee is not charged in most temples at Vrindavan. Visitors are free to enter and visit darshan but donations are not compulsory.
5. What makes Vrindavan touristic?
Vrindavan is well known as it is assumed that Lord Krishna had his childhood there. There are hundreds of temples, spiritual activities and sacred ghats in the town that qualify it to be one of the most significant pilgrimage destinations in India.
6. Is it possible to cover tourist places in Vrindavan in one day?
Yes, Vrindavan big-time tourist attraction sites like Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir, ISKCON Temple and Keshi Ghat can be covered by the itinerary within one day in case the trip is well planned.
7. What distance is there between Vrindavan and Delhi?
Vrindavan is approximately 165 km away in Delhi and it normally takes approximately 3 to 4 hours of traveling by road via Yamuna Expressway.
8. What are the activities that a tourist can do at Vrindavan?
Tourists visiting Vrindavan sightseeing sites will be able to visit aartis in temples, kirtan in the ISKCON Temple, Yamuna boat ride in Keshi Ghat, and holi celebrations of Vrindavan.
9. Do tourists and families feel safe in Vrindavan?
Generally yes, Vrindavan is safe for tourists and families. Nevertheless, tourists ought to observe simple rules of traveling and pay attention in the most common temple spheres.
10. And what are the best Vrindavan tourist places to visit?
The spiritual festival and celebrations in Vrindavan tourist places are best performed during such festivals as Holi, Janmashtami, and Radha Ashtami.
