Mathura

The history and culture of this holy town revolves around the legends of Lord Krishna's childhood. The capital of Brij Bhoomi, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura was a famous centre of art and culture in ancient times and received patronage from Emperor Ashoka and later Emperor Kanishka. Located 58 km from Agra, Mathura is also important for its colourful and jubilant celebration of festivals like Holi, Hariyali Teej and Janmashtami. This town is strewn with scores of temples, big and small, the most important of which are Shri Krishna Bhoomi, Dwarkadeesh temple and the Gita Mandir. Kans Qila, Sati Burj and Vishram Ghat are other places worth a visit.

ACCESS

It is on the way from Delhi to Agra, both by rail and road.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Vrindavan : 15 km from Mathura, this town is woven with tales and folklore of Lord Krishna's pranks as a child and with tales of Queen Mira Bai who sacrified all worldly gains in her devotion to Lord Krishna. Many a devoted follower has built temples on the holy soils of Vrindavan in Lord Krishna's praise. Govind Dev temple, Rangaji temple, Glass temple, Gopinath temple and Radha Ballabh temple are just a few of them.

ACCOMMODATION

Best Western Radha Ashok (3-star), Masani Bypass Road, P.O. Chhatikara, Mathura-281 001. Phone: 405557. Fax: 0565-409557.

Madhuvan (3-star), Krishna Nagar, Mathura - 281 004, U.P. Phones: 404064, 405058. Fax: 0565 -404307.

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