Mathura is also considered as one of the seven sacred cities for the Hindus, as this city is the birthplace of Lord Krishn. Mathura is also in Uttar Pradesh and it is often referred together with Vrindavan, as both hold great significance both religiously and spiritually. Mathura is a very small city which is filled with spiritual ambiance and decorated with dozens of temples from different ages, attracting devotees from all over the place.

Mathura has 25 ghats which are stretched across the Yamuna River. The time of dawn and dusk are very beautiful on the ghats. You will also find tourists and locals taking a holy dip into the Yamuna and doing various activities. During dawn, hundreds of Diyas are floated into the river for the aarti ritual. The city gets jam packed with visitors during the Janmashtami and Holi.

The most popular tourist attraction in the city is the main temple, the Shri Krishn Janmabhoomi Mandir, as this is said to be the very place where Lord Krishn was born. The prison in which he was born is also present here and it is available for display. You can find dozens of small and big temples all over Mathura, and the majority of them are dedicated to Lord Krishn. Two of the most popular ones are Dwarkadheesh Mandir and Gita Mandir.

For the best experience in Mathura, we would recommend you to just take a walk around the streets. You will find something intriguing and charming on every turn. You will feel like you are exploring an old town from a different period. Mathura is deeply rooted in history and it is visible in the town’s architecture, ruins of old buildings, and generous and helpful nature of the local people.

From the prospective of cuisine, Mathura is enriched in that as well. You can find centuries old delicacies which are not available anywhere else. You can try out the authentic and traditional taste at the local street stalls. Some of the popular food are Kachodis, Aloo-Puri, Chaat, and more. For dessert, you can try out Gulab Jamun and Jalebis.