Overview

Mathura

Mathura is one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus. It is the traditional birthplace of the god Krishna (Krishna Janmabhoomi) and the primary site of pilgrimage for the annual celebration of Janmashtami.

The city’s Shāh-i-ʿĪdgāh (Shahi Eidgah) Mosque was built on the site in the 17th century, replacing a Hindu temple that had been erected there several decades earlier. The construction of a new temple, adjacent to the mosque, was completed on the site in 1965.

Calls for the mosque to be removed altogether became a source of communal tension in the 2020s.

Inclusions

Local Transportation: Local electric auto-rickshaw and cycle-rickshaw transfers between temples and ghats.
Heritage Guide: Services of a certified local guide for explanations at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan complex.
Boat Ride: Traditional evening boat ride on the Yamuna River at Vishram Ghat during the aarti.
Local Tasting: Complimentary box of authentic Mathura ke Peda from a legendary local sweet shop.

Exclusions

Intercity Travel: Transportation from your home city or hotel in Delhi/Agra to Mathura.
Main Meals: Charges for a full lunch or personal food orders at restaurants.
Locker Charges: Nominal fee for storing bags and electronic items at temple cloakrooms.
Personal Offerings: Cost of flowers, lamps (diyas), or ceremonial items for river and temple offerings.