Vrindavan, one of the oldest cities on the banks of Yamuna, is considered one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Krishna's devotees. Lord Krishna was said to have spent his childhood in Vrindavan. The name of the city was derived from Vrinda (meaning basil) and van (meaning grove) which may refer to Nidhivan and Seva Kunj's two small groves. Because Vrindavan is considered a sacred place, many people come here to abandon their worldly life.

The city of Vrindavan hosts hundreds of scattered temples of Lord Krishna and Radha, the most famous being the Bankey Bihari Temple and the world-famous Temple of ISKCON. The vibrant environs perfectly depict Lord Krishna 's playful and benevolent nature. Located along the waters of the Yamuna River, the many temples set among the thick forests and lush greenery of Vrindavan are the main attractions here.

State road transport corporation buses join Vrindavan with adjoining cities as well as Mathura, Agra and Haridwar. There are a small number of bus services from Delhi as well.

Vrindavan has a small railway station in which passenger train stops. Neighboring main railway station to Vrindavan is at Mathura. It is about 14 km from Vrindavan. Taxi services are accessible from Mathura to Vrindavan. Passanger trains also linked Mathura with Vrindavan. Taxi charge from Mathura to Vrindavan would be as regards Rs 250.

The bordering airport to Vrindavan is the Indira Gandhi International Airport at Delhi and is at a distance of 150 km from Vrindavan. Taxi cabs and road transport services are accessible from Delhi to arrive at Vrindavan. Taxi cabs charge concerning Rs 1,400 from Delhi to Vrindavan and it would take approximately 3½ hours.

The city of Vrindavan, in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, has several beautiful and popular temples and the Bankey Bihari Temple is one of them. It’s considered amongst the holiest and Krishna Temples in India. A visit here gives visitors a chance to get familiar with legends and folklores of the Lord and take a dip into the piety. This temple was built in 1864 and Goswamis contributed a lot in its construction. In this temple, Bankey B...

Dedicated to Lord Krishna and located in Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Sri Ranganatha or Rangaji Temple is one of the largest temples in north India. A fusion of the traditional Dravidian south Indian style architecture, the temple is enormous in scale with the outer fortification wall soaring up to some 773 feet in height and 440 feet in breadth. It attracts a huge number of religious tourists and visitors of all hues round the year.  ...

The city of Vrindavan in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh has several beautiful and magnificent temples and the Pagal Baba Temple is one of them. This 11-storied white-marble structure is a specimen of fine modern architecture and presents a beautiful view of the city. Built by the followers of saint Pagal Baba (Shri ShriSheelaNandJiMaharaj), the temple holds regular puppet exhibition drawing from the tales of Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayan...