• Banke Bihari Temple - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Delhi for a two and a half hour journey to Vrindavan, located approximately 100 miles from Delhi.

A local guide will greet visitors in Vrindavan and provide a tour of the town where Krishna spent his childhood. Vrindavan is home to over 5,000 temples. This tour includes visits to the two most renowned temples - the Bankey Bihari Temple and Prem Mandir Temple. The exquisite idols of Krishna and his divine love Radha, along with other maidens, are truly captivating. The Bankey Bihari Temple is unique among Hindu temples as it does not feature any bells, as it is believed that bells would disturb the sleep of Krishna, who is worshipped here in his child form.

• Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple - Following the temple visits, the tour continues to the nearby town of Mathura. Here, visitors can explore the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, built on the site believed to be Krishna’s birthplace. Within the temple complex, there is a water pond where the infant Krishna was first bathed. Visitors can spend time exploring the six shrines of the temple. The main shrine houses stunning 6-foot high idols of Krishna and Radha.

Lunch (beverages not included) will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.

• Swaminarayan Akshardham - On the return drive to Delhi, there will be a stop at the Akshardham Temple. This temple is recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest comprehensive Hindu temple. It took five years and 11,000 artisans and volunteers to complete this temple, which opened to the public in 2005. The walls of this ancient-style stone temple are adorned with intricately carved sculptures of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and Hindu deities. Constructed according to the principles of traditional Hindu architecture, the temple contains no ferrous metal. It features over nine domes, 230 intricately carved pillars, 148 life-sized elephants, and more than 20,000 idols.

After the tour of Akshardham Temple, guests will be returned to their hotel.

• 02 bottles of mineral water per person
• Lunch (beverage excluded)
• Local English speaking guide
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities

On this day excursion from Delhi, visit Vrindavan and Mathura, the land of the Hindu God Krishna. Mathura is considered to be the birthplace of Krishna while he is said to have spent his childhood in the neighbouring town of Vrindavan. Mathura is one of the seven most holy places for Hindus in India. Vrindavan is the site where Krishna played and danced with the maidens of the town. Cover both these holy towns on the same day. On the way back to Delhi, stop at the beautiful Akshardham Temple that has some of the most delicate carvings to be found in a modern day temple.

Highlights

• Bankey Bihari and Prem Mandir Temples in Vrindavan
• Birthplace of God Krishna in Mathura
• 6 feet idols of Krishna and Radha in the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple
• Akshardham Temple, the world’s largest Hindu temple complex

• Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Shoes must be taken off before entering temples. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes.
• Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.