Traveling to Vrindavan – Elegance Resort

Vrindavan is near Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. Lord Krishna was born in Mathura, but he spent his childhood in Vrindavan.  Vrindavan is on the banks of the river Yamuna. The holy town was rediscovered by Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Vrindavan is a holy town particularly holy for the Vaishnavites. Vrindavan is also known to shelter widows. Widows who are abandoned by their families after their husbands have passed away find shelter in Vrindavan. There are over 20,000 widows live in Vrindavan.

How to reach Vrindavan?

Vrindavan is 14 km from Mathura. The nearest railway station is Mathura Cantonment is well-connected to the rest of the country.  A passenger train runs between Mathura and Vrindavan or you could take a taxi that regularly plies between the two cities.  The nearest airport Khera Airport is in Agra is around 76 km from the city.  Within the city, tourist can use rickshaw, taxis or local buses

Must-Visit Places in Vrindavan

Vrindavan is a temple town and has several temples dedicated to Lord Krishna. Here are some must-visit places during your trip to Vrindavan:-

• Built by King of Amer the Govind Dev Temple is a stunning sandstone temple. Originally seven-stories high the temple was partially destroyed in 1670. The original idol was transported to Jaipur.
• Hare Krishna Temple was built by ISKON society. The temple has become a major pilgrimage over the years.  The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Balram. The daily aarti and Bhagavad Geeta classes are very popular.
• Kesi Ghat is the most important Ghat in Vrindavan. On the banks of the Yamuna, many pilgrims come to bathe in the Ghat. The beautiful Madan mohan Temple located on the banks of the Ghat adds to the atmosphere of the ancient Ghat. It is believed Lord Krishna killed demon Kesi in the ghat.
• Banke Bihari Temple was built by Swami Haridas, a great Indian musician. Lord Krishna is in the Tribanga posture.  This is one of the original seven temples worshipped at Nidhivan.
• Rangaju Temple was built in the Dravidians architecture style in 1851. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rangaji an avatar of Vishny. The temple has 50-feet tall Dhwaja Stambha and six-story tall Gopuram.  A beautiful garden and water tank are around the temple premises.

Vrindavan is known for selection of sweet and savory dishes. Tourist should try lassi and Jal jerra specialties of Vrindhavan. The Mathura peda is also available in the city.

Places to stay in Vrindavan

Vrindavan gets tourists throughout the year. There many hotels in the city. Elegance Resort is the best place to stay in Vrindavan. The in-room facilities in each room include air-conditioning, WiFi, TV, and electric kettle. Elegance Resort is centrally located you can reach the various landmarks in Vrindavan easily.  The self-contained hotel has an in-house gym and sports facilities. The entertainment center in the hotel premises ensures the guests and their families have a great time in the hotel.  The resort has in-house dining facilities for its guests.

Elegance Resort has the room tariff published on their website; it is one of the few hotels with rates available on their website in Vrindavan. Online booking facilities are available on their website with a great discount, you are assured of great value for money.