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By Gurudutt, Experience My India · Born & raised in Braj Bhoomi · Guiding pilgrims since 2018
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By Gurudutt, Experience My India · Born & raised in Braj Bhoomi · Guiding pilgrims since 2018
Experience My India's Govardhan Parikrama Tour Package is a 1 days 0 nights spiritual journey through the sacred temples of Mathura and Vrindavan. Includes AC cab, hotel stay, all vegetarian meals, and an expert Braj guide. Rated 4.9★ by 2,293+ pilgrims. From ₹1,999 per person. WhatsApp +91-7300620809 — reply in 30 minutes. Jai Shri Krishna.
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This area is our home. Our daily routines involve these temple lanes and ghats, unlike where we work or have leisure time. That is why our Govardhan Parikrama Tour Package has been developed with care, considering where we will stop, how long we will take to pause, and the best time for us to not be in a hurry.
Parikrama traditionally occurs on foot around Goverdhan because we honour tradition, but we also realise that every individual has their own health limits to consider. Therefore, we will make available an e-rickshaw option for any individual requiring assistance with their Vraj parikrama. We strive to ensure that these individuals will be treated with dignity and respect, without judgment.
We believe trust is a resource; that's why we provide this service without hidden costs, rushing you to your destination or making unplanned stops along the way. We are proud to support our guides in providing you with transportation around Braj as if we were escorting our own family members.
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Processing Time: Approved refunds will be processed within 7 to 10 working days via the original payment method. Force Majeure: If a tour is cancelled by Vrindavan Mathura Guide due to unforeseen circumstances (extreme weather, government restrictions, or vehicle breakdown), a 100% refund or an alternative date will be offered. Unused Services: No refunds will be provided for any part of the sightseeing missed by the guest due to late arrival or personal choice during the tour.
We understand that travel plans can change. Our cancellation slabs are as follows: 48 Hours or More before the tour: Full Refund of the advance amount (minus a small 5% processing fee/bank charges). 24 to 48 Hours before the tour: 50% of the advance amount will be refunded. Less than 24 Hours or No Show: No refund will be provided as the vehicle and driver are already blocked for your service. Peak Dates: For bookings during major festivals like Holi, Janmashtami, or Radha Ashtami, all advance payments are Non-Refundable due to extreme demand.
We want to ensure your spot is secured so you don't miss the divine Darshan timings. Booking Confirmation: A booking is considered "Confirmed" only after the receipt of the initial advance payment. Voucher Issuance: Once the payment is verified, we will issue a Digital Confirmation Voucher via WhatsApp/Email containing your driver details, vehicle number, and reporting time. Reporting Time: For Same Day Tours, guests are expected to report at the designated pickup point (Hotel/Railway Station) at the scheduled time. A maximum waiting period of 30 minutes is allowed, after which the tour may be treated as a "No Show."
To provide competitive local pricing while maintaining high service standards, we follow a split-payment structure: Advance Deposit: A 50% advance payment of the total package cost is required to process the booking. Balance Amount: The remaining balance must be paid to the coordinator or driver upon arrival or at the start of the tour. Mode of Payment: We accept UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), Bank Transfers, and Cash. Exclusions: Please note that E-Rickshaw charges (for narrow lanes near Banke Bihari Temple), Guide fees, and Temple donations are typically not included in the package and should be paid directly in cash.
Founder, Experience My India
Born and raised in Braj Bhoomi. I have been guiding pilgrims through Mathura & Vrindavan since 2018 — 7+ years of yatras, every week, through every season. Experience My India was built on one belief: a well-planned yatra is a deeply felt one. 50,000+ pilgrims have trusted us with their most sacred journeys.
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Experience My India handles everything — temple timing, AC cab, hotel, guide & full coordination. Your only job is to arrive.
Ground Truth — FROM SOMEONE WHO DOES THIS ROUTE WEEKLY
Banke Bihari Temple closes the curtain without warning — multiple times daily, for 2–5 minutes each time, during aarti. Most first-time visitors assume the temple is closing and leave. They miss the darshan entirely. Our guide positions you inside before every aarti window so you are never caught outside the curtain.
Arrive at Keshi Ghat before 5:30 AM — the morning aarti begins at 5:30 AM and boats fill within 10 minutes. Visitors arriving at 6:30 AM watch from the shore. Experience My India coordinates your boat the evening before and confirms your seat.
Mathura–Vrindavan road is 11 km but can take 45 minutes — weekend traffic, festival processions, and cattle on the road turn a 15-minute drive into a 45-minute wait. Our drivers know every alternate route and leave buffer time at every stop. We have never missed a temple aarti due to traffic in 8+ years.
Nidhivan is completely closed after sunset — no exceptions — The gates close at 5:00 PM in winter and 5:30 PM in summer. Forest department guards do not permit entry under any circumstances. Plan your visit between 10 AM and 4:00 PM. Experience My India builds this window into Day 1 of every itinerary.
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Every journey to Mathura & Vrindavan is sacred. We treat your yatra with the same respect as our own family’s pilgrimage.
“Yatra is not travel — it is faith.”
We are locals of Mathura–Vrindavan. Every route and temple is known to us.
Planned around darshan, aartis and parikrama — never rushed.
Clear answers to common questions about this tour package, so you can plan your Mathura–Vrindavan yatra with confidence.
The complete Govardhan Parikrama route is approximately 21 kilometers. Depending on walking speed, crowd conditions, weather, and rest breaks, it usually takes around 5 to 8 hours to complete comfortably. Many devotees also perform smaller partial parikrama sections according to their physical comfort and available time.
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Most pilgrims describe Vrindavan as the journey they were waiting for their entire life — not because of what they expected to see, but because of what they did not expect to feel. The narrow lanes between Banke Bihari and Radha Raman, walked by pilgrims for four centuries, carry a different quality than any other place in Braj. Pilgrims who visit Vrindavan before Mathura consistently report a deeper experience than those who do it in reverse.
Mathura and Vrindavan are 11 km apart on the same road — not two separate trips. A single well-planned day covers both without backtracking. Our itinerary sequences every stop around temple opening times, aarti schedules, and crowd patterns built from 8+ years of weekly visits. You do not need to research this. We already have.
The timing of each temple visit is not flexible — Banke Bihari has unpredictable closure windows. ISKCON runs on a fixed aarti timetable. Arriving five minutes late means missing the experience entirely. Experience My India has timed every stop across thousands of tours. Your guide knows exactly when to leave each temple to reach the next one before it opens.
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No hidden charges. No last-minute surprises.
Clean vehicles with pilgrim-experienced drivers.
Slow pace journeys with proper breaks.
Real people before, during and after your yatra.
This is not business — it is service to devotees.
We are locals of Mathura–Vrindavan. Every route and temple is known to us.
Planned around darshan, aartis and parikrama — never rushed.
No hidden charges. No last-minute surprises.
Clean vehicles with pilgrim-experienced drivers.
Slow pace journeys with proper breaks.
Real people before, during and after your yatra.
This is not business — it is service to devotees.
Yes, many devotees traditionally perform Govardhan Parikrama barefoot as an act of devotion and respect toward Giriraj Ji. However, elderly travelers, children, and people with health concerns may choose comfortable footwear depending on weather conditions and physical comfort.
Early morning is usually considered the best time because the weather remains cooler and crowd movement feels more manageable. During summer months, late morning and afternoon walking can become physically exhausting due to strong heat on the open parikrama route.
Yes, but comfort level depends on physical stamina and weather conditions. Many senior travelers prefer partial walking parikrama combined with e-rickshaw assistance to avoid excessive physical strain during the long route.
The parikrama route usually includes important spiritual places like Mansi Ganga, Daan Ghati Temple, Govinda Kund, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, Kusum Sarovar, and different sections around Govardhan Hill associated with Krishna leelas and Braj traditions.
Yes, small tea stalls, local food points, water shops, and prasad counters are available throughout most sections of the parikrama route. Still, carrying personal water bottles and light snacks is always recommended for comfort during long walking stretches.
Radha Kund is considered one of the holiest places in Braj and holds deep importance in Krishna bhakti traditions. Many devotees spend quiet prayer time here because the atmosphere feels spiritually intense, peaceful, and emotionally devotional compared to other sections of the route.
Yes, e-rickshaw-assisted parikrama is widely available and commonly preferred by families, senior citizens, and travelers who may not be physically comfortable completing the full 21 km walking route.
October to March is generally considered the most comfortable period because the weather remains cooler for long walking routes. Important devotional periods like Kartik month, Guru Purnima, and Govardhan Puja also attract very large numbers of devotees.
This itinerary is planned according to actual walking conditions, weather impact, crowd movement, hydration needs, and physical comfort instead of rushing through the route. Proper breaks, realistic pacing, optional vehicle assistance, and ground-level understanding of Govardhan movement help make the spiritual journey more peaceful and manageable for travelers.
There are several differences in the way that a Govardhan Travel experience is different than typical temple sightseeing. The travel revolves around devotion, barefoot walking, chanting, and experiencing a spiritual connection to Giriraj Ji. As a direct representation of the manifestation of Lord Krishna, the worshipping of Govardhan Parvat draws devotees from all areas of India year round to complete the sacred 21 km parikrama (or circle around). With much of this route consisting of a long stretches of walking, multiple temple stops, crowds moving through the area, and weather challenges, the itinerary has been laid out to provide realistic pacing and adequate rest in order to ensure that travelers don’t complete the parikrama at a hurried pace. Govardhan continues to be the most spiritually significant temple pilgrimage destination that is connected to the Bhakti traditions of Krishna in Braj.
Completing the parikrama quickly is not what the govardhan parikrama trip is about. Rather, it is about slowly moving through significant areas of Braj such as Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, Daan Ghati Temple, Mansi Ganga, and Kusum Sarovar and experiencing the spiritual environment that is available there. Morning hours offer the most enjoyable parikrama experience due to the cooler temperatures and less chaotic movement amongst the crowds. All travelers can choose to walk the entire parikrama or use an e-rickshaw for assistance in completing the parikrama regarding their own comfort level, age, and physical ability.
Details are subject to availability & seasonal adjustments
Realistic pacing, rest time and comfort needs of each traveler is considered in designing this Govardhan Travel Package to accommodate a pilgrim's experience on the sacred parikrama route.
Places outlined in the itinerary represent some of most important religious locations on the Govardhan sacred parikrama route such as Govardhan Hill, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, Daan Ghati Temple, Mansi Ganga, Govinda Kund and Kusum Sarovar.
Participants in the full walking parikrama and/or the e-rickshaw assisted parikrama depend on their level of comfort, age and physical fitness.
The departure times of the itinerary are set for early in the morning, so that within the time frame of completing the parikrama, the atmosphere will be more pleasant due to fewer crowds and cooler weather on the Govardhan route.
Some locations (e.g. Kusum Sarovar and Radha Kund) allow devotees to spend time on absorbed devotional contemplation; outside of hectic temple spaces.
The itinerary is designed based on an accurate ground level understanding of the significant risk of fatigue due to the heat while making the complete 21 km Govardhan Parikrama Trip.
To further accommodate families and senior participants along this journey, adequate hydration breaks and tea stops will be included, and the time taken (pace) to complete the full parikrama (trip) has been factored into the overall design of this itinerary.
Travel on this tour will include much more than just sightseeing; there will include experiences with the spirit of devotion, the culture of chanting, and the energy of Giriraj Ji (Sri Govardhan) and Braj Bhoomi as part of the travel experience.
Not just a tour operator — Gurudutt was born and raised in Braj Bhoomi. He has spent over a decade personally guiding pilgrims through the sacred lanes of Mathura & Vrindavan.
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Pickup can be arranged from:
Mathura Hotel
Vrindavan Hotel
Mathura Railway Station
Early departure is strongly recommended because Govardhan movement becomes slower and hotter later in the day.
Vrindavan to Govardhan: around 45–60 minutes
Mathura to Govardhan: around 35–50 minutes
Morning road conditions are usually smoother compared to afternoon traffic.
Govardhan Hill is worshipped as a direct form of Lord Krishna.
According to Hindu tradition, Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger for seven days to protect the people of Braj from heavy rainfall sent by Lord Indra.
Because of this divine leela, devotees perform Govardhan Parikrama with deep faith and spiritual devotion.
Govardhan continues to remain one of the most important pilgrimage destinations connected with Krishna Bhakti traditions in Braj.
The full Govardhan Parikrama route is approximately 21 km.
Walking Parikrama
E-rickshaw Assisted Parikrama
Many first-time travelers underestimate the physical effort required during full walking parikrama.
Walking can take 5–8 hours depending on pace
Summer heat becomes physically exhausting after late morning
Barefoot walking is followed by many devotees
Some route sections remain crowded during weekends and Ekadashi days
Senior travelers and families often prefer partial walking with vehicle assistance for a more comfortable experience.
The central spiritual focus of the entire parikrama.
Devotees offer prayers, dandavat parikrama, and Giriraj Ji worship throughout the route.
A sacred kund associated with Lord Krishna.
Many devotees begin their parikrama from this area.
The surroundings usually remain spiritually active throughout the day.
One of the most visited temples during Govardhan Parikrama.
This place is connected with Krishna’s playful leelas with the gopis.
Compared to quieter sections of Govardhan, this area usually feels much busier.
Associated with the story where Lord Indra prayed to Krishna after realizing his mistake.
The atmosphere here feels calmer compared to the central market sections.
Considered one of the holiest places in Braj.
Many devotees spend quiet prayer time here because the atmosphere feels spiritually intense and emotionally peaceful.
Located near Radha Kund and associated directly with Lord Krishna.
This area becomes especially crowded during important Vaishnav festivals and Ekadashi.
One of the most peaceful locations during the Govardhan route.
Known for:
Sandstone architecture
Calm surroundings
Sunset atmosphere
Meditation and quiet sitting areas
Compared to the active parikrama route, Kusum Sarovar feels much slower and more relaxing.
Short breaks are naturally kept during the journey for:
Water
Tea
Light snacks
Rest and recovery
This becomes important because long-distance walking in Govardhan can physically drain travelers if proper breaks are ignored.
After completing parikrama and Govardhan sightseeing:
Return toward Mathura/Vrindavan
Evening drop at hotel or railway station
Depending on:
Walking speed
Crowd conditions
Weather
Type of parikrama chosen
return usually happens by evening hours.
Start early morning for smoother and cooler parikrama experience
Carry comfortable slippers or footwear if not walking barefoot
Keep water bottles throughout the route
Avoid heavy meals before parikrama starts
Summer afternoons become extremely tiring during walking parikrama
Elderly travelers should prefer partial walking or e-rickshaw assistance
Respect local devotional traditions around Radha Kund and Govardhan areas
Avoid rushing because the route is spiritually meant for calm devotional movement
Krishna devotees wanting authentic Braj spiritual experience
Families seeking peaceful religious journey
Travelers interested in Govardhan Parikrama and Radha Kund darshan
Senior travelers preferring slower spiritual travel with practical pacing
Govardhan Parikrama continues to remain one of the most respected devotional traditions connected with Lord Krishna and Braj Bhoomi pilgrimage culture.
Experience My India plans a large number of senior citizen pilgrimages throughout the year. Here is the practical accessibility picture for each important stop on this route.
| Location | Steps / Walking | Senior Experience | EMI Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi | Minimal flat entry | Manageable with guide support | Early morning weekday visit for lighter crowd |
| Banke Bihari Temple | Narrow lanes but flat | Manageable but crowded | Before 8:00 AM on weekdays for easier movement |
| Keshi Ghat | Steps leading toward ghat | Platform seating available above | Aarti visible without descending completely |
| Govardhan Parikrama Marg | 21 km flat sandy route | AC vehicle support available | Rest stops every 3–4 km included |
| Radha Rani Temple | Around 200 steps to hilltop | Ropeway available (~₹100 approx.) | Arrival before 8:00 AM with ropeway planning |
| Prem Mandir | Mostly flat, paved walkways | Very senior-friendly layout | Evening visit recommended for light shows |
WhatsApp +91-7300620809 with your parent's specific mobility requirements before booking. Experience My India plans the itinerary around your family's needs — not a fixed schedule.
| From City | Mode | Travel Time | Experience My India Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi / NCR | Road via Yamuna Expressway | 160 km • Around 3.5 hours | AC cab pickup from hotel, railway station, or airport |
| Bangalore | Flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport + road | Flight around 2.5 hrs + road 3.5 hrs | Delhi airport pickup with nameplate assistance at arrivals |
| Hyderabad | Flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport + road | Flight around 2 hrs + road 3.5 hrs | Airport pickup available with Telugu-speaking guide support |
| Mumbai | Flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport + road | Flight around 2 hrs + road 3.5 hrs | Airport pickup and hotel arrangements confirmed before travel |
| Chennai | Flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport + road | Flight around 2.5 hrs + road 3.5 hrs | Airport pickup with Tamil language assistance available |
| Kolkata | Flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport + road | Flight around 2 hrs + road 3.5 hrs | Airport pickup with Bengali-speaking guide support |
Need a pickup from your city? WhatsApp +91-7300620809 — we arrange airport, railway station, and hotel pickups across India.
Pick / Drop to & fro Mathura/Vrindavan.
Personal Guide for Entire Parikrama
Complete Sightseeing in Govardhan.
These timings are verified by Experience My India's local team as of May 2026. Several temples close 3–4 hours in the afternoon — first-time visitors who arrive during closure windows miss darshan entirely.
| Temple | Morning Opens | Afternoon Closes | Evening Opens | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banke Bihari Temple | 7:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Free |
| Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi | 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Free |
| Prem Mandir | 5:30 AM | 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Free |
| ISKCON Temple Vrindavan | 4:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Free |
| Nidhivan | 5:00 AM | Closes before sunset | Closed | Free |
| Keshi Ghat | All Day | No Break | Aarti 6:30 PM | Free |
Banke Bihari Temple
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
Prem Mandir
ISKCON Temple Vrindavan
✱ Timings may vary on festivals & special occasions. Verify locally before visiting.
Experience My India plans every darshan window around this exact schedule — no missed temple closures on our tours. WhatsApp +91-7300620809
Nidhivan
Keshi Ghat
