Famed as being the birthplace of the highly revered Hindu God Krishna, Mathura is one of 7 cities considered sacred the Hindus. Collectively known as ‘Sapta Puri,’ the other 6 holy pilgrimage centers are Ayodhya (Lord Ram), Haridwar (Lord Vishnu), Varanasi (Lord Shiva), Kanchipuram (Goddess Parvati), Ujjain (Lord Shiva) and finally, Dwarka (Lord Krishna).

Mathura or Brajbhoomi is connected to the national capital Delhi by a network of smooth roads along with the famed Yamuna Expressway; Mathura to Delhi distance being 185 km. Attracting a horde of pilgrims mainly during February/March (at the time of Holi) and August/September (at the time of Janmashtmi, i.e. Lord Krishna’s birthday), Mathura is situated in the western part of the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Sehgal Transport runs scheduled buses from Delhi to Mathura as a part of their 1-day tour to Mathura.

The city of Mathura has a rich, ancient history and has been mentioned in the Hindu epic Ramayana. There are numerous places of religious and historic significance and the surrounding towns like Vrindavan, Govardhan, Nandgaon, etc. Vrindavan is a twin city to Mathura, and a visit to Vrindavan is often coupled with a Mathura tour. Sehgal Transport also has a Mathura Vrindavan tour package, the details of which can be accessed on the website.

While the city is majorly linked to the birth of Lord Krishna, it is also religiously significant to the Buddhists. It was once a prominent Buddhist center with more than 20 monasteries, all of which now lie in ruins. Scattered with numerous temples from several ages, Mathura is nurtured by Yamuna River which links 25 ghats along its course through the city. The ghats on the river bank, where the people take their holy dips in the morning and during the evening aarti when thousands of candles are sent out onto the river, are a treat for the eyes and soul.

Mathura 1 Day Tour Package

Attractions for the Day – The Delhi to Mathura route is a 5-hour drive when we drive through Agra, the city that’s home to the Taj Mahal, the world famous marble mausoleum built in the 16^th century. We leave for Agra early in the morning and cover the Taj Mahal along with the Agra Fort. Later in the day, we depart for Mathura, a 1.5 hr drive from Agra. After reaching Mathura, we start exploring the city of Mathura. Reverberating with the enchantment of Lord Krishna, there are several points of interest in Mathura. These are:

• Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Also known among the devotees as Kesava Deo Temple, the temple complex is swarmed by devotees, all of which come with the hopes of experiencing the humble beginnings of their lord.
• Dwarkadhish Temple
• Rangbhoomi
• Vishram Ghat
• Banke Bihari Temple
• Gita Mandir
• Keshi

The temple timings in Mathura do not generally fluctuate and most of the destinations on our list all open until 8 in the night. Once through all the sights, you can spend the rest of the time in leisure. We leave for Delhi the next morning after breakfast.