Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Vrindavan

Vrindavan is a town in Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 60,195 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 68 temples, 4 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 parks. The must-see places are Yamuna Ghat (1 km), Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir (1 km) and Prem Mandir (3 km).

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

Vrindavan at a glance

Location
Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, India
Population
about 60,195
Coordinates
27.5811° N, 77.6966° E
Places within 50 km
135 (18 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, 13 km
Railway station
Vrindaban Road (VRBD), 10 km
Airport
Noida International Airport (DXN), 84 km

Top places to visit near Vrindavan

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

92 temples within 100 km of Vrindavan. The closest is Seva Kunj (1 km); the best-known is Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vrindavan

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vrindavan. The closest is Kans Quila (10 km); the best-known is Holi Gate (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vrindavan

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vrindavan. The closest is Rangaji Bhag Garden (1 km); the best-known is Deer Park (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Vrindavan

20 parks within 100 km of Vrindavan. The closest is Chaitanya Vihar Park 1 (3 km); the best-known is Dolphin Water Park (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Vrindavan

10 museums within 100 km of Vrindavan. The closest is Archaeological Museum (12 km); the best-known is Government Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Vrindavan

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Vrindavan. The closest is Dargaah Shareef Baadshah Peer Vrindavan (3 km); the best-known is Shahi Jama Masjid (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vrindavan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vrindavan
  2. 1 km Yamuna Ghat · ghat, Mathura
  3. 1 km Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir · temple, Mathura
  4. 3 km Prem Mandir · temple, Mathura
  5. 5 km Chaar Dham Vrindavan · temple, Mathura
  6. 10 km Shri Dwarkadhish Temple · temple, Mathura
  7. 11 km Back to Vrindavan

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How to reach Vrindavan

  • By train: Vrindaban Road (VRBD) — about 10 km from the centre
  • By air: Noida International Airport (DXN), Gautam Buddha Nagar — about 84 km by road
  • By air: Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), Agra — about 67 km by road
  • By road from Mathura: about 13 km · directions
  • By road from Agra: about 68 km · directions
  • By road from Faridabad: about 124 km · directions

All places near Vrindavan by distance

Within 15 km of Vrindavan

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Vrindavan by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples6892Seva Kunj (1 km)
Forts & heritage427Kans Quila (10 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens720Rangaji Bhag Garden (1 km)
Parks1520Chaitanya Vihar Park 1 (3 km)
Other attractions1215Colorful Gate (1 km)
Museums310Archaeological Museum (12 km)
Mosques & dargahs79Dargaah Shareef Baadshah Peer Vrindavan (3 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints46Yamuna Ghat (1 km)
Jain sites45Shri 1008 Chandraprabhu Digamber Jain Mandir (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Man Sarovar (5 km)
Churches33Central Methodist Church (12 km)
Waterfalls22Govinda Kund (1 km)
Ashrams22Pilot Baba Ashram (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Yamuna (66 km)

Vrindavan: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Vrindavan?

Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir (temple, about 1 km), Prem Mandir (temple, about 3 km), Yamuna Ghat (ghat, about 1 km), Chaar Dham Vrindavan (temple, about 8 km), Shri Dwarkadhish Temple (temple, about 11 km), Shri Krishna Janmasthan (temple, about 11 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 68 temples, 4 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 parks, 12 other attractions.

Which is the nearest temple to Vrindavan?

Seva Kunj, about 1 km by road; Govind Dev Temple (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vrindavan?

Kans Quila, about 10 km by road; Holi Gate (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vrindavan?

Rangaji Bhag Garden, about 1 km by road; Natural (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vrindavan?

Start in Vrindavan, visit Yamuna Ghat, then Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir, then Prem Mandir, then Chaar Dham Vrindavan, then Shri Dwarkadhish Temple, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Vrindavan?

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 Vrindavan?

By train: Vrindaban Road (VRBD), about 10 km away. By air: Noida International Airport (DXN), about 84 km by road. By road: 13 km from Mathura.

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