VrindavanA verdant wooded area on thebanks of the River Yamuna, whichserved as the romantic playgroundof Lord Krishna during his youngerdays. Placid stretches of water,revered Krishna temples, thesadhus, the "radheradhe" greeting, and thetasty prasad sold in the by-lanesand lots of greenery make it avibrant holy place.

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The erstwhile playing ground of LordKrishna, Vrindavan (Vraj), Uttar Pradesh, is ahighly sacred place amongst Hindus. It issaid that the trees in this garden arespiritual beings that transform into LordKrishna's romantic cohorts after dusk andthe strange fact is that most of theseotherwise healthy trees have inexplicablydry rotten roots. In fact, there is a firm beliefthat the Lord appears here and anybodywho dares to stay here after dark does notlive to tell the tale. In fact, there are gravesin Vrindavan (Vraj), which are supposedlythe final resting place of such curiousvisitors. Besides visiting the temples in andaround Vrindavan (Vraj), one can also go fora leisurely boat cruise across the Yamuna.

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SEE5 Sights

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1 Bankey Bihari Temple

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Madan Mohan Banke Bihari Path,Bankebihari Colony, Vrindavan, UttarPradesh 281001, India

Bankey Bihari Temple is a major temple inVrindavan dedicated to Lord Krishna.Mythologically, Krishna spent his childhoodand teenage days in Vrindavan, so the idolhere is in the form ofNand Gopal that is the childhoodincarnation of Krishna. The idol is black incolour and is usually kept inside thepremises behind the curtain. The peoplehere have a strong belief that if any devoteelooks at the idol with immense devotion theidol or the God goes away with him or her.To make this belief a strong one, the Pujariskeep placing the curtains back after everyfew minutes. 

2 ISKCON Temple

Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, RamanReti, Vrindavan, Mathura, UttarPradesh 281121, India

One of the most magnificent and beautifultemples of Vrindavan,ISKCON Temple was built by theInternational Society for KrishnaConsciousness (ISKCON). The temple ispopularly known as Raman-Reti and housesidols of Krishna and his brother Balaram,along with Radha besides her ShyamSunder.

ISKCON Temple's complex is also thesamadhi (final resting place) of thephilosopher and founder of ISKCON, A. C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a whitemarble tomb that pays respect to his lifeand contributions. If you’re here aroundJanmashtami in September / October or forHoli in March, be sure to visit this temple forthe sheer air of enthusiasm and celebration.

3 Nidhi Van

Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh281121, India

Nidhi Van is one of the most famous,religious and mysterious temples inVrindavan. It has many interesting stories ormyths behind it. It is believed that LordKrishna comes after nightfall and performsspiritual activities (Lilas) with Radha and allhis gopis. Inside the temple is beautifullyornamented statue of Lord Krishna andRadha. The park that surroundsthe Nidhi Van in Vrindavan iscovered with small trees and is home tomany monkeys. 

4 Madan Mohan Temple

Vrindavan, Mathura District, UttarPradesh, India

Madan Mohan Templeis the oldest temple in Vrindavan and wasbuilt by Kapur Ram Das of Multan. It islocated near the Kali Ghat. The temple isadorned with beautiful carvings and mustbe on your list of places to visit when in the

city. 

5 Sri Radha Raman Mandir

Vrindavan, Mathura District, UttarPradesh, India

Sri Radha Raman Mandir is the one of themost revered temples of Vrindavan and hasthe original Shaligram deity of Lord Krishnaas Radha Ramana, along side Radharani.The temple is also much admired for itsmind-blowing crafts work. This shrine wasconstructed in 1542 AD at the request ofGopala Bhatta Goswami. 

Where To

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Eat5 Places

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1 MVT Restaurant

Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Ramanreiti, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh281121, India

MVT Restaurant is very simple when itcomes to the decor and ambience, but onelook at the menu and you will be pleasantlysurprised with the variety they have onoffer. From a hummus wrap to fajitas andlasagne to laksa, you can order a hugevariety of multi-cuisine dishes and besurprised by the amazing variety they offer!This humble restaurant is really good whenit comes to the taste and variety of foodoffered and has something for every palette.

2 Bharti Food Restaurant

Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg,Bankebihari Colony, Vrindavan, UttarPradesh 281121, India

+91-9837014080

Bharti Food Restaurant is the best place tosavor mind-blowing food at pocket-friendlyprices. This family restaurant has a widemenu to choose from. Also, don't forget torelish sweet dishes on your visit to thisrestaurant. 

3 Govindas Restaurant

Bhaktivedanta Swami MargChaitanya Vihar Rajpur Bangar, UttarPradesh 281121, India

Govindas Restaurant is a small restaurantoffering good quality food. Here you will findauthentic Indian, Italian, Chinese and SouthIndian cuisines. This place is best for thosewho prefer vegetarian and less spicyfood. 

4 Annapurna Restaurant

5 Vrinda Foods Mukutwala

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SeeA: Bankey Bihari TempleB: ISKCON TempleC: Nidhi VanD: Madan Mohan TempleE: Sri Radha Raman Mandir

AccommodationF: Agre HomesG: Sri Vrindavan DhamH: Shri Gaya Prasad DhamI: Agre HomesJ: Sri Vrindavan DhamK: Shri Gaya Prasad DhamL: Agre HomesM: Sri Vrindavan DhamN: Shri Gaya Prasad Dham

FoodO: MVT RestaurantP: Bharti Food RestaurantQ: Govindas RestaurantR: Annapurna RestaurantS: Vrinda Foods Mukutwala