A Shiva-and-Krishna pilgrimage that pairs Varanasi with the twin Krishna towns of Mathura and Vrindavan.
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A Shiva-and-Krishna pilgrimage that pairs Varanasi with the twin Krishna towns of Mathura and Vrindavan. In Kashi you take darshan at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, witness the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, and visit the Buddhist site of Sarnath. Moving to the Braj region, the focus shifts to Lord Krishna — the Banke Bihari temple and ISKCON in Vrindavan, the Krishna Janmabhoomi (birthplace) in Mathura, and the revered Govardhan Parikrama. Flights or train and all transfers are included, with four nights in 3-star hotels. Honest note: these are hugely popular temples where crowds and darshan queues can be heavy, and the Govardhan Parikrama is a long circuit (around 21 km, often done in stages or by vehicle) — pacing and early starts help. A rich blend of two devotional traditions in four nights. starting at INR 22,000 per person. Covers Varanasi 2N, Mathura-Vrindavan 2N.
Arrive in Varanasi and check in. In the evening witness the grand Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, the fire ritual performed to bells and chanting, ideally from a boat on the river. A powerful start to the pilgrimage in the city of Lord Shiva.
Take an early boat on the Ganga at sunrise over the ghats, then darshan at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. In the afternoon visit Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, with its stupa, ruins and museum. Enjoy an evening at leisure before travelling onward the next day.
Travel from Varanasi to the Braj region and check in around Mathura-Vrindavan. On arrival, visit the lively Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan and the serene ISKCON temple. Soak up the devotional atmosphere of Krishna's land and enjoy an evening of bhajans and aarti.
Visit the Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, marking Lord Krishna's birthplace, and the Dwarkadhish temple. Undertake the revered Govardhan Parikrama (a long circuit, often done in stages or partly by vehicle) and see Kusum Sarovar. A full day among the key Krishna shrines of the region.
After breakfast, transfer onward to your departure point (airport or station, typically via Delhi or Agra) for your journey home, completing the Kashi-Mathura-Vrindavan circuit. Allow time for transfers.
21km full parikrama. Most pilgrims do a sectional walk or use mini-bus circular tours.
October to March is cool. Janmashtami (August) and Holi (March) draw huge crowds and unique festivities.
Morning 7:45-12:00 and evening 17:30-21:30 (varies by season). Confirm temple website for current timings.
Generally not allowed inside sanctums. Permitted in outer courtyards.
Strictly vegetarian throughout. Local sweets (Mathura peda, Vrindavan rabri) are famous.
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