Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Raya

Raya is a town in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 20,008 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 69 temples, 2 forts & heritage, 19 parks and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir (13 km), Yamuna Ghat (13 km) and Vishram Ghat (15 km).

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Raya at a glance

Location
Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 20,008
Coordinates
27.5561° N, 77.7897° E
Places within 50 km
146 (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 parks
Nearest city
Mathura, 17 km
Railway station
Raya (RAYA), 1 km
Airport
Noida International Airport (DXN), 89 km

Top places to visit near Raya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Raya: 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 Raya

98 temples within 100 km of Raya. The closest is Pani-ghat (11 km); the best-known is Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Raya

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raya. The closest is Kans Quila (15 km); the best-known is Holi Gate (15 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Holi Gate · fort · Mathura · ~15 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Kans Quila · fort · Mathura · ~15 km
  • Akbar's Tomb · fort · Agra · ~51 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Itmad-ud-Daula · fort · Agra · ~59 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Lohagarh Fort · fort · Bharatpur · ~59 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Agra Fort · fort · Agra · ~60 km · Very popular · Must-see

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Parks near Raya

23 parks within 100 km of Raya. The closest is Chaitanya Vihar Park 2 (14 km); the best-known is Dolphin Water Park (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Raya

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Raya. The closest is Rangaji Bhag Garden (11 km); the best-known is Deer Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Raya

10 museums within 100 km of Raya. The closest is Government Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Raya

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Raya. The closest is Dargah Syed Haji Peer Baba (10 km); the best-known is Jama Masjid (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Raya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raya
  2. 13 km Yamuna Ghat · ghat, Mathura
  3. 1 km Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir · temple, Mathura
  4. 3 km Prem Mandir · temple, Mathura
  5. 9 km Shri Dwarkadhish Temple · temple, Mathura
  6. 1 km Holi Gate · gateway, Mathura
  7. 15 km Back to Raya

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How to reach Raya

  • By train: Raya (RAYA) — about 1 km from the centre
  • By air: Noida International Airport (DXN), Gautam Buddha Nagar — about 89 km by road
  • By air: Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), Agra — about 59 km by road
  • By road from Mathura: about 17 km · directions
  • By road from Agra: about 59 km · directions
  • By road from Faridabad: about 132 km · directions

All places near Raya by distance

Within 15 km of Raya

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Raya by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples6998Pani-ghat (11 km)
Forts & heritage228Kans Quila (15 km)
Parks1923Chaitanya Vihar Park 2 (14 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens921Rangaji Bhag Garden (11 km)
Other attractions1316Yellow Temple (12 km)
Museums210Government Museum (16 km)
Mosques & dargahs79Dargah Syed Haji Peer Baba (10 km)
Jain sites67Shri 1008 Chandraprabhu Digamber Jain Mandir (15 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints46Yamuna Ghat (13 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Man Sarovar (9 km)
Churches44Central Methodist Church (15 km)
Waterfalls22Govinda Kund (11 km)
Ashrams22Pilot Baba Ashram (12 km)
Buddhist sites22Shreshth Jivan Buddh Vihar (16 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Yamuna River Terminal (Mathura) (18 km)

Raya: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Raya?

Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir (temple, about 13 km), Prem Mandir (temple, about 15 km), Shri Dwarkadhish Temple (temple, about 15 km), Holi Gate (gateway, about 15 km), Yamuna Ghat (ghat, about 13 km), Vishram Ghat (ghat, about 15 km).

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

146 places on Spotwander: 69 temples, 2 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 other attractions.

Which is the nearest temple to Raya?

Pani-ghat, about 11 km by road; Khram Katyayani (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Raya?

Kans Quila, about 15 km by road; Holi Gate (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Raya?

Chaitanya Vihar Park 2, about 14 km by road; Tulsi Van (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Raya?

Start in Raya, visit Yamuna Ghat, then Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir, then Prem Mandir, then Shri Dwarkadhish Temple, then Holi Gate, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Raya?

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

How do I reach Raya?

By train: Raya (RAYA), about 1 km away. By air: Noida International Airport (DXN), about 89 km by road. By road: 17 km from Mathura.

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