Mathura Tour Packages

About Mathura Tourism: Situated in Uttar Pradesh, Mathura is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is one of India’s seven holiest destinations. This small city is home to numerous temples and religious sites which attract large crowds of pilgrims and tourists throughout the year. With Holidify’s various Mathura tour packages, you can pay your respects to its various temples as you tour them and also visit nearby tourist destinations.

One of the city’s most revered temples is the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple, which is built on the exact spot where Lord Krishna was born. Other well-known temples for you to visit include the Dwarkadheesh Temple, Birla Mandir and Radha Vallabh Mandir. Many also pay their respects at the Govardhan Hill, which was saved from a flood by the Lord according to the Holy Bhagavad Gita.

When you travel to Mathura, you must visit some of the city’s holy water bodies such as Radha Kund, Kusum Sarovar and Potara Kund. Radha Kund is believed to possess magical healing properties. And given that Mathura lies along the Yamuna River, you would also find the Vishram Ghat here. The town’s main ghat, it is said to be where Lord Krishna rested after killing Kansa.

Besides temples, Mathura is also home to the Jama Masjid, which was built in the 17th century and features inscriptions of Allah’s 99 names. You can also visit the Mathura Museum, formerly called the Curzon Museum of Archaeology, which has a massive collection of ancient coins, paintings, sculptures, and other relics on display. Kans Qila is also a notable attraction to visit when on a trip to Mathura.

When you travel to Mathura, you must make sure to not miss out on tasting its many delicacies! Milk products like peda and other food items like kachori, jalebi, chaat, and lassi are quite popular here.

The best time to visit is between October and March when the weather is pleasant. You need about 1-2 days to see most of the town. Hotels, guesthouses, homestays etc., offer lodging.

Vrindavan and Agra are often part of Mathura holiday packages. Vrindavan considered Mathura’s twin cities. Vrindavan is one of India’s oldest cities and is supposedly where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. It’s famous for the Banke Bihari Mandir, Prem Mandir, Radha Raman Mandir and Govind Devji Temple. Visit Keshi Ghat to see where Lord Krishna defeated the demon Keshi and Barasana, where Goddess Radha was born.

Agra is renowned for the magnificent marble structure called the Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan. Walk around the beautiful Mehtab Bagh for marvellous views of this edifice and visit the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar’s Tomb and Agra Fort. And situated near Agra is Fatehpur Sikri, former capital of the Mughal Empire. Holidify’s wonderful Mathura travel packages are customisable, affordable and suitable for solo or group travellers.