Day 01
Delhi to Mathura and Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi
- Get picked up from your hotel and begin your profound journey after meeting your guide.
- Stop by Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi, located 4 km from Mathura Junction Railway Station. The temple is the most important site for followers of Lord Krishna and Hindus as a whole. Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi, also known as Katra Keshav Dev Temple, is considered to be the actual birthplace of Lord Krishna.
- Continue to a larger temple in the area that was constructed to replace the old temple during the reign of Emperor Chandragupta Vikramaditya in the 4th century CE. The temple here can be divided into three parts - Garbhagriha (the actual site of birth), Keshava Deva, and the Bhagavata Bhavan.
- Visit another temple dedicated to Ashtabhuja Ma Yogmaya, which stands near the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum. The prison cell was gradually turned into the present beautiful temple. It shares a common wall with the mosque, and devotees have to undergo a security check.
- Admire the displayed artifacts, including utensils, old statues, and a rock-based slab, in a museum near the main temple. You will also find several shrines dedicated to other Hindu gods within the temple premises.
- Witness the Janmashtami celebrations, which begin at midnight with the birth of Lord Krishna. Enjoy the festivities of Holi and Diwali, as they are celebrated in the region with great pomp and fervor. The timings are 5 AM-12 PM and 3 PM-8:30 PM.
- Make your way to the Dwarkadheesh Temple, where devotees assemble during every festival. Other points of attraction include the Gita Mandir, Radha Kund, and more.
