Divine Escape to Mathura – Vrindavan – Barsana in Uttar Pradesh

Assemble at Bandra Terminus and board the evening train to Mathura (departure around 5:30 PM) in NZM GARIB RATH / (12909).

Overnight train journey filled with anticipation and excitement.

• Get ready to enter the land of Krishna, love, and legends!

• Arrive at Mathura Junction in the morning and transfer to your hotel in Vrindavan.
• After breakfast and freshening up, begin your journey with a visit to Shri Krishna Janmabhumi, the sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna.
• Visit Nand Bhavan, Krishna’s childhood home, followed by quiet reflection at Raman Reti, the sands where Krishna played.
• By evening, seek blessings at the Dwarkadhish Temple, enjoy a tranquil boat ride on the Yamuna, and witness the magical Yamuna Aarti at sunset.
• Explore the vibrant Vrindavan market and try delicious local street food.
• Overnight stay in Vrindavan.

• Early morning departure for Govardhan Hill, a sacred site lifted by Lord Krishna to protect his devotees.
• Participate in the 21 km Govardhan Parikrama, a spiritually rewarding walk around the holy hill.
• After lunch, head towards Barsana, the birthplace of Radha Rani.
• Optional: Take part in the Barsana Parikrama, soaking in the spiritual atmosphere of the village.
• Visit the divine Ladli Ji Temple (Shri Radha Rani Temple), a spiritual gem perched on a hill.
• Return to Vrindavan and end your day with the spectacular Prem Mandir Light & Music Show—a truly magical experience.
• Overnight stay in Vrindavan.

• Begin the day with a visit to the beloved Banke Bihari Temple, where Krishna’s idol appears so alive, you’ll feel His gaze.
• Explore other nearby ancient temples including:
• Radha Vallabh Temple
• Radha Damodar Temple
• Seva Kunj – where Radha-Krishna’s Raas Leela is believed to have taken place
• Gopeshwar Mahadev Temple – where Lord Shiva became a Gopi to join the Raas
• Visit the serene ISKCON Vrindavan Temple to experience spiritual calm and devotion.
• Enjoy a hearty lunch, pick up devotional souvenirs, and capture some last moments of this divine town.
• Transfer to Mathura Railway Station and board the return train to Mumbai in BDTS GARIBRATH (12910) at around 18:00.

• Arrive at BDTS railway station at around 9:15 AM with memories of temple bells, divine ghats, and stories of Radha-Krishna echoing in your heart.
• A journey that may have ended physically, but spiritually continues within.