Tourist Attractions in Mathura

There is always a distinct charm and delight in spending vacations in Mathura. Being the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura is an important pilgrimage center for the Hindus. Also, Mathura has a long and checkered history. The sublime art and culture of Mathura manifest how developed the sacred city was once upon a time. Moreover, the city has witnessed many wars and political turmoil. For all these reasons, Mathura tourism is thriving and has made the city an important place of tourist interest. Plus, there are a lot of tourist attractions in Mathura you can cover during your visits, such as The Sati Burj, Kans Qila, Jama Masjid, and Dwarkadhish temple.

Not only are the Mathura tourist attractions famous all over India, but the city is also well known for the fairs and festivals held on auspicious occasions in and around these tourist places. The tourist attractions range from historical monuments, museums, and galleries to the holy sites in Mathura. Most of the monuments in Mathura are associated with the birthplace of Lord Krishna, but there are other attractions too.

The tourist attractions in Mathura not only add to and enrich the experience of the tours to Mathura, but they also add to our knowledge and acquaint us with a lot of interesting historical and mythological knowledge. 

Here Are The Best Tourist Attractions in Mathura 

• Shri Krishna Janmasthan

One of the most significant holy places in Mathura, Shri Krishna Janmasthan, is where Lord Krishna is believed to be born. It is built around the prison cell where Kans imprisoned Lord Krishna’s parents, Mata Devaki and Vasudeva. Not to mention that many kings have destroyed it multiple times, and finally, industrialists helped financially with its construction. Apart from this, other temples in this complex are dedicated to Lord Krishna. Once you enter the temple, purity will fill your heart with positivity. The best time to visit Shri Krishna Janmasthan is during Janmashtami, Basant Panchami, Holi, and Deepavali festivals.

• Dwarkadhish Temple

Built in 1814, Dwarkadhish Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, also called Dwarkanath, depicted in a black marble idol. It is touted as one of the major tourist attractions in Mathura due to its religious significance, elaborate architecture, and paintings. They depict the life of Shri Krishna. The followers of the Vaishnava sect that Mahaprabhu started manages the Dwarkadhish Temple. It is also a hub of many activities all year, especially during Shravan. This is when the idol is placed inside a swing set called Hindola.

• Government Museum, Mathura

Initially, the Government Museum was called the Curzon Museum of Archaeology. Locally, people also called it Mathura Museum. Located at Dampier Park, this is among the best places to visit in Mathura except temples. It has a good range of ancient relics, coins, and paintings, which will entice history buffs from around the world. Sir F.S. Growse founded this museum in 1874. The museum also houses ancient sculptures of the Mathura School, dating from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD. You can also see the discoveries made by noteworthy archaeologists in and around Mathura.

• Govardhan Hill

As stated in the holy Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krisha says that Govardhan Parvat is not different from him. Thus, many devotees of Him visit this hill to seek blessings from the pure rocks, similar to worshiping an idol. Among the best places to visit in Mathura and Vrindavan in one day, Govardhan Hill is made of sandstone and is 80 feet tall with a 38 km circumference. It also has a history that mentions that Lord Krishna lifted this hill during his childhood on one finger to save the people of his village from fierce rains and thunderstorms. On Guru Purnima, Govardhan Puja is performed by walking barefoot 23 km around the mountain.

• Vishram Ghat

A revered and sacred bathing place, around 5 km from Mathura, Vishram Ghat is set on the banks of River Yamuna. It is one of the top tourist places near Mathura within 100 km, where pilgrims from around the country visit to bathe and perform traditional parikrama. In Hindi, Vishram means rest. Hence, it is named Vishram Ghat, as Lord Krishna rested at this spot after killing his maternal uncle Kans, the demon king. Twelve ghats are located to the north of Vishram Ghat and 12 ghats to the south, putting this ghat in the middle. Thus, a pilgrimage to Mathura can only be completed with a visit to this ghat and the temples around it.

• Kusum Sarovar

One of the tourist attractions in Mathura, Kusum Sarovar, is between Govardhan and Radha Kund. It is a lovely reservoir encircled by palatial sandstone buildings from ancient times. It has a flight of stairs that pilgrims use to descend to the pond. It is said that Radha came to this spot to collect flowers with her friends and meet Lord Krishna. He would collect flowers to make garlands for Radha Rani here. You can dip in the pond’s emerald-green waters and visit the nearby temples and ashrams. There are paintings in the surrounding structures of the lake that depict Krishna’s life.

• Nandgaon

Approx. 50 km from Mathura is Nandgaon, a quiet little town with immense religious importance. Nand was the name of Lord Krishna’s foster father, and Yashoka Maiyya was His foster mother. The village is named after His father, who was the head of the village. There is a spacious temple on a hill in Nandgaon dedicated to Shri Nandji. Among other attractions, many temples are dedicated to Yashoda Nandan, Nand Nandan, Nritya Gopal, Udhav Kyaro, Gopinath, and more. Pan Sarovar is a lake in Nandgaon that is quite peaceful.

• Kans Qila, Mathura

The fort of the evil maternal uncle of Lord Krishna, Kans Qila, is a site visited by tourists, history lovers, historians, and more. This ancient fortress is one of the significant Mathura tourist attractions near the Krishan Ganga Ghat and Gau Ghat. Unfortunately, due to negligence, Kans Qila is in a dilapidated state but is still visited by many tourists. Also called Purana Qila of Mathura, it dates back to the Mahabharata era. It still has strongly fortified walls. Raja Man Singh of Amber and Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur renovated this fort in the 16th century.

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