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Mathura is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Krishna Temple, Mathura

Akhand Jyoti Sansthan,, Giya Mandi.
Bankey Bihari Temple, Vrindavan. This is the most famous temple in Mathura and many people including VIPs from across India visit the temple every year.
Basantar Park. In memory of the victory of Basantar (1971 war).
Birla Temple.
Dwarkadheesh Temple. Built in 1814, it is the main temple in the town. During the festive days of Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali, it is decorated on a grandiose scale.
Gayatri TapoBhumi (First Gayatri Temple), Vrindavan Rd.
Gita Mandir. The temple carving and painting are a major attraction.
Govardhan Giriraj Hill.
Government Museum. Biggest and richest in Asia for Mathura and Gandhar sculpture. It has one of the finest collection of archaeological interest. Rare items from the Gupta and Kushan period (400 BC-1200 AD) are on display. Major attraction for tourists.
Jai Gurudev Temple, Madhavpuri. Constructed by great saints Baba Jai Gurudev. It resembles the Taj Mahal, built with white marble. It is a unique temple in that you are prohibited from donating if you are a non-vegetarian.
Jama Masjid. Built by Abo-inNabir-Khan in 1661 AD, the mosque has 4 lofty minarets, with bright colored plaster mosaic of which a few panels still exist.
Krishna Janma Bhoomi. There are two main places to visit in this complex. First is a prison cell where Vasudev and Devaki, parents of Sri Krishna were held captive. This place is on the left hand side of the main complex. This is the cell were Bhagwan Sri Krishna was born hence the most sacred place in world for all the followers of Bhagwan Sri Krishna. One cannot miss the spiritual and mystical power in the cell. After Darsan here visit a magnificent temple. The idol of Sri Krishna and Radha are so beautiful and has a soothing effect on the devotees. I am sure that any nonbeliever will also feel the magic. There are many other idols of gods here. Walls and ceiling are painted with some of the most events in the life of Sri Krishna. One can climb up the stairs if authority allows to get a great view of idols.
Mathura Jain Chorasi. Worship place of Jains. Here is the largest statue of Lord Jambu Swami & is made up of single piece of greynite stone. This statue is about 21 feet in height in sitting position of lord Jambu Swami.
Mathura Refinery. Watch the lightning in the evening, if you are coming from Agra in the evening you can enjoy this beautiful scene.
Old Fort. It's the main Quila in Mathura to protect the city from Yamuna River if this Quila was not built then it would have destroyed the city and it would will fill up with the waters of Yamuna river during the flood time.
Rifle Club of Mathura. One of its own kind club. Do not expect rifle shooting now days.
Shri Dwarika Dheesh Temple, Near river Yamuna (You have to go holi gate first, then enter chatta bazaar and go straight to river Yamuna, then ask anybody nearby you will reach it. This is a 400-year-old temple. It is very beautiful from outside and inside as well.
Shri Ganesh Temple, At Ganesh Tila (Jaisingh Pura, Vindavan Road, +91 2530063.
Shri Krishna Janm Bhoomi Temple. Birth place of Lord Kirshna. Enjoy enjoy Satsung or Bhagvat-Katha here.
Vishram Ghat. The sacred spot where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after slaying the tyrant Kansa. Enjoy evening Yamuna ji ki Aarti here. Also see the river and huge turtles.

Akhand Jyoti Sansthan,, Giya Mandi.

Bankey Bihari Temple, Vrindavan. This is the most famous temple in Mathura and many people including VIPs from across [[India]] visit the temple every year.

Basantar Park. In memory of the victory of Basantar (1971 war).

Birla Temple.

Dwarkadheesh Temple. Built in 1814, it is the main temple in the town. During the festive days of Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali, it is decorated on a grandiose scale.

Gayatri TapoBhumi (First Gayatri Temple), Vrindavan Rd.

Gita Mandir. The temple carving and painting are a major attraction.

Govardhan Giriraj Hill.

Government Museum. Biggest and richest in Asia for Mathura and Gandhar sculpture. It has one of the finest collection of archaeological interest. Rare items from the Gupta and Kushan period (400 BC-1200 AD) are on display. Major attraction for tourists.

Jai Gurudev Temple, Madhavpuri. Constructed by great saints Baba Jai Gurudev. It resembles the Taj Mahal, built with white marble. It is a unique temple in that you are prohibited from donating if you are a non-vegetarian.

Jama Masjid. Built by Abo-inNabir-Khan in 1661 AD, the mosque has 4 lofty minarets, with bright colored plaster mosaic of which a few panels still exist.

Krishna Janma Bhoomi. There are two main places to visit in this complex. First is a prison cell where Vasudev and Devaki, parents of Sri Krishna were held captive. This place is on the left hand side of the main complex. This is the cell were Bhagwan Sri Krishna was born hence the most sacred place in world for all the followers of Bhagwan Sri Krishna. One cannot miss the spiritual and mystical power in the cell. After Darsan here visit a magnificent temple. The idol of Sri Krishna and Radha are so beautiful and has a soothing effect on the devotees. I am sure that any nonbeliever will also feel the magic. There are many other idols of gods here. Walls and ceiling are painted with some of the most events in the life of Sri Krishna. One can climb up the stairs if authority allows to get a great view of idols.

Mathura Jain Chorasi. Worship place of Jains. Here is the largest statue of Lord Jambu Swami & is made up of single piece of greynite stone. This statue is about 21 feet in height in sitting position of lord Jambu Swami.

Mathura Refinery. Watch the lightning in the evening, if you are coming from Agra in the evening you can enjoy this beautiful scene.

Old Fort. It's the main Quila in Mathura to protect the city from Yamuna River if this Quila was not built then it would have destroyed the city and it would will fill up with the waters of Yamuna river during the flood time.

Rifle Club of Mathura. One of its own kind club. Do not expect rifle shooting now days.

Shri Dwarika Dheesh Temple, Near river Yamuna (You have to go holi gate first, then enter chatta bazaar and go straight to river Yamuna, then ask anybody nearby you will reach it. This is a 400-year-old temple. It is very beautiful from outside and inside as well.

Shri Ganesh Temple, At Ganesh Tila (Jaisingh Pura, Vindavan Road, +91 2530063.

Shri Krishna Janm Bhoomi Temple. Birth place of Lord Kirshna. Enjoy enjoy Satsung or Bhagvat-Katha here.

Vishram Ghat. The sacred spot where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested after slaying the tyrant Kansa. Enjoy evening Yamuna ji ki Aarti here. Also see the river and huge turtles.

Boating. Boating in Holy river Yamuna and visit to Durvasa Rishi Temple which situated on the other side of the river and go to Hansiya Rani ghat which was built in the time of Rani Hansiya. There she got bath. It was built of Red Stone and the location of the Ghat is so beautiful.
Ramleela. Sep-Oct. A play act based on the story of the great Lord Ram. In this act the main play is Ram Barat. In Ram Barat you can take the fun Sword Fighting and other fighting styles in the Akhada's.

Boating. Boating in Holy river Yamuna and visit to Durvasa Rishi Temple which situated on the other side of the river and go to Hansiya Rani ghat which was built in the time of Rani Hansiya. There she got bath. It was built of Red Stone and the location of the Ghat is so beautiful.

Ramleela. Sep-Oct. A play act based on the story of the great Lord Ram. In this act the main play is Ram Barat. In Ram Barat you can take the fun Sword Fighting and other fighting styles in the Akhada's.

Gayatri Tapobhmi, +91 565 - 2530128, +91 565 2530399. Gayatri Pariwar is a not-for-profit organisation selling books on every aspect of life. Books available in Hindi, English and many regional languages of India.
Brass, or Copper Pooja Articles
Clothes
Leather shoes from factory Outlets on NH-2 (towards Agra)
Milk Products
Pooja Articles
Sweets

Gayatri Tapobhmi, +91 565 - 2530128, +91 565 2530399. Gayatri Pariwar is a not-for-profit organisation selling books on every aspect of life. Books available in Hindi, English and many regional languages of India.

Brass, or Copper Pooja Articles

Clothes

Leather shoes from factory Outlets on NH-2 (towards Agra)

Milk Products

Pooja Articles

Sweets

Sweets made of milk and milk products are the specialty of Mathura. Mathura is famous for "pede" (sweet made of milk and sugar).The best shop for trying sweets is "Brijwasi Mithai wala" which are located at 4-5 places in Mathura like Opposite Janmbhumi, in Holigate, in Chowk Bazaar and at the New Roadways bus stand. Other good sweet shops are Gosai Pede Wala, Radhika Sweets, Shankar Mithai Wala, and Bharatpuria.

Another famous food item in Mathura that is the most common breakfast in the city is Kachori and Jalebi. Kachori is a snack served with "Alloo Ki Subji"(Spicy Potato Curry) and Jalebi is a sweet. One can find a near rush in front of Kachori Shops in the morning in Mathura. If you are in Mathura then you must try Kachori and Jalebi for your break fast. Although there are many Kachori and Jalebi Shops, but most famous among them is OMA Pahalwan KachoriWala, that is situated at Holigate in front of Brijwasi Mithai Wala. Another famous item worth trying in Mathura is "Chat", specially "Gol - Gappey" (Pani-Puri).There are many chat walas, it depends upon your taste. You can taste these chat on the vendor who are situated from Holi Gate to Chowk bazaar.

For street food, fast food or restaurants, try one of the following

Agrawal Dhaba, NH-2. Probably this is the best place to have food in Mathura.
Bhagvan Das ka Bhalla, Ghiya Mandi chok bajar (opp Jain Street. After 5PM. Street food. ₹15.
Brijwasi Chat Wala. After 5PM.
Café Coffee Day.
Canteen of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi Temple. For budgeted and hygienic food one can go to Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi temple just a block away from the temple complex there a canteen run by the temple trust. Here one can try Thaali's with limited and unlimited version. Taste is good and one thing for sure it's more clean than any other eateries.
Oma Pahlwan Kachori wala. 8AM-2PM. Street food.
Pizza Hut, Highway plaza NH-2.
Radha Ashok Restaurant.
Loft Cafe, Near Mandi Chouraha, NH-2, opp Highway Plaza Mall. Upmarket, modernistic cafe serving global cuisines.
Cafe Two Twenty One, Nh-2, near Highway Plaza Mall. Multi-cuisine Restaurant known for great food and lively interiors

Shankar Mithai Wala, Tilak Dwar (Holi Gate area, +91 565 250 0955. 6:30AM–11PM. This candy store is not just famous for its sweet stuff. It's also renowned for its puri, kachori, and chole bhaturi. All these foods are served upstairs where you can seat and sip chilled lassi served in small pots. Halwas and dahi bhallas covered with thick cream are also worth trying.
Suresh ke Mangode, Ghiya Mandi (opp Bhargava Street. After 5PM. Street food.

Shankar Mithai Wala, Tilak Dwar (Holi Gate area, +91 565 250 0955. 6:30AM–11PM. This candy store is not just famous for its sweet stuff. It's also renowned for its puri, kachori, and chole bhaturi. All these foods are served upstairs where you can seat and sip chilled lassi served in small pots. Halwas and dahi bhallas covered with thick cream are also worth trying.

Suresh ke Mangode, Ghiya Mandi (opp Bhargava Street. After 5PM. Street food.

Agrawal Dhaba, NH-2. Probably this is the best place to have food in Mathura.

Bhagvan Das ka Bhalla, Ghiya Mandi chok bajar (opp Jain Street. After 5PM. Street food. ₹15.

Brijwasi Chat Wala. After 5PM.

Café Coffee Day.

Canteen of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi Temple. For budgeted and hygienic food one can go to Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi temple just a block away from the temple complex there a canteen run by the temple trust. Here one can try Thaali's with limited and unlimited version. Taste is good and one thing for sure it's more clean than any other eateries.

Oma Pahlwan Kachori wala. 8AM-2PM. Street food.

Pizza Hut, Highway plaza NH-2.

Radha Ashok Restaurant.

Loft Cafe, Near Mandi Chouraha, NH-2, opp Highway Plaza Mall. Upmarket, modernistic cafe serving global cuisines.

Cafe Two Twenty One, Nh-2, near Highway Plaza Mall. Multi-cuisine Restaurant known for great food and lively interiors

Jaljeera - a digestive drink.
Lassi served in a clay glass
Milk Badam(almonds and other dryfruits minced in chilled milk)
Sweetened hot milk served in a clay glass
Thandai
Brijwasi Mithai Wala, Holi Gate (Mathura. Has an awesome range of sweets, namkeens, pastries, puddings, etc. at economical rates. The shop is opened till late in the evening. Also try the famous sweet of mathura "peda" here, you would never dislike it.
Kailash. sutte waala
Fruit Juice.

Jaljeera - a digestive drink.

Lassi served in a clay glass

Milk Badam(almonds and other dryfruits minced in chilled milk)

Sweetened hot milk served in a clay glass

Thandai

Brijwasi Mithai Wala, Holi Gate (Mathura. Has an awesome range of sweets, namkeens, pastries, puddings, etc. at economical rates. The shop is opened till late in the evening. Also try the famous sweet of mathura "peda" here, you would never dislike it.

Kailash. sutte waala

Fruit Juice.

Back Water of Gokul Barrage (2 km south)
Baldeo (22 km southeast)
Gokul (10 km east)
Goverdhan (20 km west)
Govardhan for parikrama (circle or pradakshina). While some walk, some do sashtang namaskar every step, some walk every foot by foot, while old people who cannot walk take vehicle or rickshaw. Remember to chant Sri Krishna all the time while you are circling, or when you are in brajbhumi in general.
Keetham Bird Sanctuary, Keetham, NH-2 (35 km south)
Kelva Dev Sanctuary, Bharatpur (35 km west)
Rural Mathura on bank of river Yamuna
Vrindavan (10 km northeast)

Back Water of Gokul Barrage (2 km south)

Baldeo (22 km southeast)

Gokul (10 km east)

Goverdhan (20 km west)

Govardhan for parikrama (circle or pradakshina). While some walk, some do sashtang namaskar every step, some walk every foot by foot, while old people who cannot walk take vehicle or rickshaw. Remember to chant Sri Krishna all the time while you are circling, or when you are in brajbhumi in general.

Keetham Bird Sanctuary, Keetham, NH-2 (35 km south)

Kelva Dev Sanctuary, [[Bharatpur]] (35 km west)

Rural Mathura on bank of river Yamuna

[[Vrindavan]] (10 km northeast)