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Located in Uttar Pradesh, Mathura is the heart of Brajbhoomi.
Situated at a distance of about 145 km from Delhi and
58 km from Agra, Mathura spans an area of approximately
3,800 square kilometer. Your tour of Mathura will take
you through the long line of picturesque ghats, arched
entrances and temple spires that extend along the right
bank of the River Yamuna. Hallowed by the aura of Lord
Krishna, Mathura is counted as one of the most important
places of pilgrimage flocked by thousands of pilgrims
daily in the Mathura Tour.
Tourist Attractions in Tours in Mathura
India
Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi - Tours in Mathura
India and this place is renowned as the birth place of
Lord Krishna. It is popularly believed that Lord Krishna
was born in the prison of King Kansa about 5000 years
ago. Many old statues were unearthed from this place
that is now housed in a museum. Don't forget to visit a
temple of Lord Krishna gracing this place on your Tours
in Mathura.
Dwarkadheesh Temple - The Dwarkadheesh Temple
can be traced back to the first quarter of the nineteenth
century. This temple is the chief temple of the town
and its importance is felt during such celebrations
as Holi, Janmashtami and Diwali. Tours in Mathura and
the temple carvings
and paintings that are unparalleled in their beauty
are the temple's claim to fame. Infact this temple is
the most visited temples in Mathura. Those who are interested
in architecture have a lot to look forward in this temple
on your tour of Mathura.
Jamma Masjid - This is not to be confused with
the famous Jama Masjid. The credit for the construction
of this Jamma Masjid in Mathura is credited to Nabir
Khan in 1661 A.D. The mosque featured four towering
minarets with brightly colored plaster mosaic of which
a few panels exist today.
Vishram Ghat - The Vishram Ghat is a bath and
worship place on the banks of Yamuna River. This is
the place where Lord Krishna is believed to have rested
after slaying Kansa, the tyrant.
Archaeological Museum - A visit to this museum is a
learning experience in the true sense. It displays the
finest collection of immense archaeological interest.
There are rare exhibits from the Gupta and Kushan period.
You can also witness the exquisite collection of the
Mathura school of Sculptures in the Tours of Mathura
Uttar Pradesh.
How to Reach Mathura - Tours of Mathura
Uttar Pradesh
By Air - The nearest airport is in Agra and
at a distance of about 47 km from Mathura. Regular flights
ply from Agra to cities like Delhi, Khajuraho and Varanasi.
By Rail - Mathura is well-connected by trains
to Agra, Bharatpur, Sawai Madhopur and Kota. You can
also avail the Taj Express that plies between Mathura
and Delhi.
By Road - Mathura is well-connected by roads
with almost all the major towns in Uttar Pradesh.
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