Mathura (or Brajbhoomi) is famous as
the birthplace of Lord Krishna, an important deity in the Hindu religious
pantheon. It is an important pilgrim place of the Hindus and one of the
seven sacred cities in India.
The main pilgrim center in Mathura is
the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. Mathura is also an important
craft center.
Vrindavan, around 15 km from Mathura, is a major place of pilgrimage, on the
banks of Yamuna. Attracting about 5 lakhs pilgrims every year, it is noted
for its numerous temples both old and modern.
Vrindavan
is synonymous with the innocent mirth and child like playfulness of Shri
Krishna. Vrindavan, the dusty little town known for the temples,
big and small, famous and remote strewn all over the place.
Holy Land It has often been said that it is easier
to count the number of dust particles on the surface of the earth than to
count the number of holy places in Mathura. Each of the Ghats, for instance,
has its own Krishna myth. Here He rested after killing his evil and
tyrannical uncle, King Kansa. This is where His mother tied him after he
stole butter.
This is the sacred grove where Krishna and Radha
spent lazy, love filled times the list is endless. In Mathura-Vrindavan, it
is difficult to know the dividing line between reality and myth.
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Accommodation in Mathura - Vrindavan ranges from guesthouses
to high-end hotels. Hotel Mansarovar Palace, Hotel Madhuvan and Hotel Radha
Ashok (3 km from the city on the Delhi road) are the only top end hotels in
Mathura.
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Rail : The Railways have a station at
Haridwar. This major pilgrimage center has been well connected by trains to
all the major towns of India. In fact trains bring the major load of
pilgrims and tourist inflow to Haridwar.
Road :
Mathura is connected by road with Delhi (3½ hours) and Agra (1½
hour). Mathura is well connected by train with Agra (1 hour), Bharatpur,
Sawai Madhopur and Kota. The Taj Express runs daily between Matura to Delhi
(2½ hours).
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