• Shri Krishna Janma Bhumi  It is the jail cell in which Lord Krishna is supposed to have taken born and now turned into a temple.
• Jama Masjid  It was built by Abo-in Nabir Khan in 1661 AD on the ruins of Keshav Deo temple, which was destroyed earlier. The mosque has 4 lofty minarets, with bright colored plaster mosaic of which a few panels currently exist.
• Vishram Ghat  This is the bathing ghat where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after slaying the tyrant King Kansa (Mama).
• Dwarkadheesh Temple  It was built in 1814 AD by Seth Gokuldass of Gwalior. It is the main temple in the town. During the festive days of Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali, it is decorated on a grandiose scale. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna. 
• Gita Mandir  It is situated on the city outskirts, the temple carving and painting are a major attraction.
• Government Museum  It is located at Dampier Park, it has one of the finest collection of archaeological interest. Rare items from the Gupta and Kushan period (400 B.C.-1200 A.D.) are on display. Major attraction for tourists.

Vishram Ghat

Braj Yatra
The Braj Yatra, which commences a day after Janmashtami and lasts for 50 days, deserves special mention. During the yatra (pilgrimage), devotees observe 30 rules. For example, they have to walk barefoot, sleep on the floor, abstain from sex, intoxicants, greed and anger, have ritual baths and listen to Krishna's exploits, sing kirtans (hymns) in his praise, and visit and worship holy sites. According to the Matasya Purana, there are 25,000 tirthas (shrines) within Brajamandala. The spiritual merit accruing out of this pilgrimage is immense. It is believed that those who undertake the parikrama are delivered from all sins, and gain salvation.

The Mathura & Vrindavan Schools of Art reached its pinnacle during the Kushan Period. The Most important work of this period is the anthromorphic image of the Buddha who was hitherto represented by certain symbols. The artists of Mathura & Vrindavan and Gandha were pioneers who carved out images of the Buddha.

It was built in 1590 AD by Raja Man Singh of Jaipur and is an example of architectural excellence of mediaeval India. It was built in the form of a Greek Cross, but its upper four storeys were destroyed during Emperor Aurangzeb's reign.

This is the largest temple of Vrindaban and was built in 1845 AD. The temple, partly in Rajput style and partly in south Indian style, confines enclose a water tank, a garden and a.50 ft gold-plated flagmast. The walls enclose an area of 235.6 mt by 134.1 mt.

It is 16 km away from Mathura, the town where infant Krishna was brought up in secrecy and home of his foster mother, Yashoda Maiya. The most important temple is Gokul Nathji. Gokul is particularly known for the festivals of Janmashtami. Annakut and Trinvat Mela, which are celebrated here in a distinct style.

It is 56 km away from Mathura and the home of Lord Krishna's foster father, Nand. Important sites of the town are the temples devoted to Nand or Pan Sarovar. one of the four celebrated lakes of Braj Bhoomi, where, according to legend, Lord Krishna used to water his herd.
 

Located at Dampier Park, this museum has the finest collection of rare items from the Gupta and Kushan period (400 BC to 1200AD).
 

The rare wetland grove and bird sanctuary, roughly five acres in size, is located a few miles across the Yamuna River. Local tradition has it that the lake, or 'sarovar', was formed from the tears of Sri Radha, while in an intensely emotional state of wounded love. She came here alone when she feared she had lost Krishna. In her memory a solitary image of her is worshipped in a small shrine beside the lake.

It is a 25 minutes walk from Radha Kunda. Kusuma means "flower," and here the gopis would pick flowers for Krishna. Kusuma Sarovara is the best swimming spot in Mathura.

Govardhan Hill was about 16 miles (29 km) high 5,000 years ago. Govardhana is formed in the shape of a peacock. Radha Kunda and Syama Kunda are the eyes. Dan Ghati is its long neck. Mukharavinda is the mouth and Punchari is its back and tail feathers. A peacock often curves its neck and puts his head under its stomach. Govardhana Hill is shaped in this pose of a peacock. It is believed that the hill is sinking by the height of a mustard seed daily as it was cursed by Pulastya Muni.
 

Holy Tirthas

These holy tirthas are mostly located about 400m south of Visrama Ghata, almost right next to each other. Many of the ghatas are known now by different names. Asi Ghata, Prayaga Ghata, Chakra Tirtha Ghata, Krishna Ganga, Dhruva Ghata and Visrama Ghata are still known by the same names.

Road Map of Mathura

Places of Excursions