Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Barsana

Barsana is a town in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 9,815 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 20 temples, 5 forts & heritage, 0 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 museums. The must-see places are Shri Radha Rani Temple (1 km), Shri Nand Baba Temple (9 km) and Shri Shani Mandir Kokilavan (14 km).

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Barsana, Uttar Pradesh
Barsana, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barsana at a glance

Location
Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 9,815
Coordinates
27.6480° N, 77.3764° E
Places within 50 km
32 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and museums
Nearest city
Mathura, 43 km
Railway station
Chata (CHJ), 18 km
Airport
Noida International Airport (DXN), 79 km

Top places to visit near Barsana

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barsana: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Barsana

45 temples within 100 km of Barsana. The closest is Shri Radha Rani Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Barsana

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barsana. The closest is Vyomasur Gufa, Kamvan (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barsana

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barsana. The closest is Deer Park (53 km); the best-known is Keoladeo National Park (70 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Barsana

9 museums within 100 km of Barsana. The closest is Deeg Palace (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Jain sites near Barsana

8 jain sites within 100 km of Barsana. The closest is Mathura Chaurasi Digamber Jain Temple (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barsana

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barsana. The closest is Govardhan Hill (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Barsana

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barsana
  2. 1 km Shri Radha Rani Temple · temple, Mathura
  3. 9 km Shri Nand Baba Temple · temple, Mathura
  4. 5 km Shri Shani Mandir Kokilavan · temple, Mathura
  5. 35 km Kusum Sarovar · lake, Mathura
  6. 7 km Govardhan Hill · hill, Mathura
  7. 26 km Back to Barsana

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How to reach Barsana

  • By train: Chata (CHJ) — about 18 km from the centre
  • By air: Noida International Airport (DXN), Gautam Buddha Nagar — about 79 km by road
  • By air: Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), Agra — about 99 km by road
  • By road from Mathura: about 43 km · directions
  • By road from Alwar: about 92 km · directions
  • By road from Agra: about 102 km · directions

All places near Barsana by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Barsana by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2045Shri Radha Rani Temple (1 km)
Forts & heritage529Vyomasur Gufa, Kamvan (15 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens014Deer Park (53 km)
Museums29Deeg Palace (25 km)
Jain sites18Mathura Chaurasi Digamber Jain Temple (40 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints36Govardhan Hill (26 km)
Parks05Vishwapriya Shastri Park (64 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Kusum Sarovar (23 km)
Mosques & dargahs02Jama Masjid (91 km)
Other attractions02Diwan-i Khas (84 km)
Waterfalls01Kotla Water Fall (72 km)

Barsana: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Barsana?

Shri Radha Rani Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shri Nand Baba Temple (temple, about 9 km), Shri Shani Mandir Kokilavan (temple, about 14 km), Kusum Sarovar (lake, about 23 km), Govardhan Hill (hill, about 26 km), Poochari Ka Lautha Baba Temple, Govardhan (temple, about 27 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barsana?

32 places on Spotwander: 20 temples, 5 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 1 Jain temple, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Barsana?

Shri Radha Rani Temple, about 1 km by road; Shri Nand Baba Temple (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Barsana?

Vyomasur Gufa, Kamvan, about 15 km by road; Lakhha Top (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Barsana?

Deer Park, about 53 km by road; Shanti Kutir (66 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Barsana?

Start in Barsana, visit Shri Radha Rani Temple, then Shri Nand Baba Temple, then Shri Shani Mandir Kokilavan, then Kusum Sarovar, then Govardhan Hill, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Barsana?

October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and museums.

How do I reach Barsana?

By train: Chata (CHJ), about 18 km away. By air: Noida International Airport (DXN), about 79 km by road. By road: 43 km from Mathura.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barsana’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Barsana on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.