Same DayMathura & Vrindavan Tour

Discover the holy twin cities of Mathura and Vrindavan on a convenient day trip from Agra, the most popular add-on excursion for travelers visiting the Taj Mahal. At just 58 km away via NH19, Mathura is the closest major pilgrimage destination from Agra, making this an ideal half-day or full-day tour that adds a deeply spiritual dimension to your Agra holiday. As an Agra-headquartered company, Triveni Cabs operates this route multiple times daily and knows every shortcut, parking spot, and temple timing along the way.

The drive from Agra to Mathura on NH19 (the old Grand Trunk Road section) takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Departing from your Agra hotel at 7:00-8:00 AM, you head north through the Agra cantonment area, past the Agra-Mathura toll plaza, through the small town of Keetham (where the Sur Sarovar bird sanctuary is located), and into Mathura city. Our drivers navigate the busy Mathura city roads expertly, taking you directly to the parking area near Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, the sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna.

Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi is the holiest site in Mathura. The prison cell (garbha griha) where Lord Krishna was born over 5,000 years ago is preserved within a grand temple complex. Security is very strict here -- all bags, mobile phones, cameras, and electronic devices must be deposited at the cloakroom facility outside the complex. Only your wallet and ID card are allowed inside. The darshan queue can take 30-60 minutes during peak times, so we recommend starting early. The temple complex also features multiple smaller shrines, a museum, and a garden area that depicts scenes from Krishna's birth story.

Your next Mathura stop is Dwarkadhish Temple, one of the city's most architecturally beautiful temples. Located near the Vishram Ghat, this 200-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Krishna as the King of Dwarka features intricately carved balconies, painted ceilings depicting Raas Leela and other Krishna pastimes, and a vibrant atmosphere during the daily aarti. Nearby, walk down to Vishram Ghat on the Yamuna River, the most sacred of Mathura's 25 ghats. According to legend, this is where Lord Krishna rested after defeating the demon king Kansa. The ghat is beautifully maintained, with steps leading down to the river, and the evening aarti here (around sunset) is a spectacular spiritual experience.

From Mathura, the 15 km drive to Vrindavan takes about 30 minutes through a road lined with temples and ashrams. Vrindavan is where Lord Krishna spent his childhood and youth, playing with the gopis and performing divine leelas. Your first stop is the legendary Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan's most visited shrine. The temple lanes are narrow and perpetually crowded, so our driver will park at the designated parking lot and guide you to the walking route. Inside, the unique "jhanki darshan" -- where the curtain before the deity is drawn and reopened every few seconds -- creates an atmosphere of intense devotion.

After a pure vegetarian lunch (the entire city of Vrindavan prohibits non-vegetarian food and alcohol), visit the grand ISKCON Temple (Sri Krishna-Balaram Mandir), known for its marble architecture, peaceful gardens, and international community of devotees. The temple's gift shop offers authentic prasadam sweets and Krishna-themed souvenirs. Your final stop is the magnificent Prem Mandir, a white Italian marble temple inaugurated in 2012. The temple's exterior is adorned with life-size carvings depicting Krishna's pastimes, and the interior houses beautifully decorated shrines. If your schedule allows a later return, the evening light show at Prem Mandir (starting at dusk) transforms the white marble into a cascade of rainbow colors.

This Agra to Mathura Vrindavan tour is one of our most affordable offerings: Rs 2,500 for an AC sedan, Rs 3,500 for an SUV, and Rs 7,000 for a Tempo Traveller. All prices include toll, parking at all temples, fuel, and driver allowance. For travelers looking to combine spiritual and historical experiences, Triveni Cabs also offers same-day Agra sightseeing tours, Fatehpur Sikri tours from Agra, and multi-day packages covering the Delhi-Agra-Mathura circuit. Book through our website or call us at 7668570551 for instant confirmation.