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Dwarka Dhish Temple Mathura

Dwarka Dhish Temple Mathura, Mathura

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  The main shrine embraces the images of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha. Apart from the image of Radha-Krishna, the shrine has images of other Gods of the Hindu Pantheon. The structure of the temple has the glimpse of local art and architecture. The interiors boast the... 

Vishram Ghat Mathura

Vishram Ghat Mathura, Mathura

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  Legend says that it was here that the lord took rest after killing Kamsa. The aarti held at the Vishram Ghat each morning & evening is not to be missed, for the little oil lamps that are floated on the river set the placid water as sparkle with myriad iridescent lights.... 

Taj Mahal Look alike mosque

Taj Mahal Look alike mosque, Mathura

 georeiser Says:  A Taj Mahal "look alike mosque" is located on the right side of the road in Uttar Pradesh, between Dehli and Agra. I asked the driver to slow down so I could take some pictures, when he said that the building was not that special. It just look nice on distance. 

Rangji Temple Vrindavan

Rangji Temple Vrindavan, Mathura

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  This South Indian style temple was built by the wealthy Seth family of Mathura in the year 1851, and is dedicated to Lord Ranganatha or Rangaji, a form of Lord Vishnu lying down on the Sesa Naga (celestial serpent). This temple has a traditional South Indian gateway and is... 

Lord Krishna Birth Place Mathura

Lord Krishna Birth Place Mathura, Mathura

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  This is the spot where Lord Krishna was born in Mathura. A marble slab marks the original spot of birth in the Katra Keshav Deo Temple at the site. The main shrine is inconspicuous, a narrow passage leads into a small room with a raised platform to the left, beautiful... 

Kesi Ghat Vrindavan

Kesi Ghat Vrindavan, Mathura

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  This is the place where Lord Krishna killed the Kesi demon who appeared in the form of a gigantic horse and then took His bath in this very same ghata. This is also very famous bathing place and Boating around the Ghats in Vrindavan. 

Iskcon Temple/Shri Krishna-Balram Temple Vrindavan

Iskcon Temple/Shri Krishna-Balram Temple Vrindavan, Mathura

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  The Krishna Balram Mandir or the (ISKCON) temple is a magnificent new construction built by funds from devotees from all over the world. The temple is actually a group of buildings made of white marble with intricate carvings on them, and has one of the highest standards of... 

Govind Deo Temple

Govind Deo Temple, Mathura

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  The Govind Deo Temple was once a magnificent seven storeyed structure built in the form of a Greek cross. It is said that the Emperor Akbar donated some of the red sandstone that had been brought for the Red Fort at Agra, for the construction of this temple in 1590 by his... 

The Swastika Temple: Dwarkadheesh

The Swastika Temple:  Dwarkadheesh, Mathura

 atufft Says:  The Nazi symbol is not new and has been in use in India for a very long time. The twisted cross appears in large numbers at the Dwarkadheesh Temple, the largest temple in town. Built in 1814, the temple doesn't appear particularly old, and it remains well maintained. It's... 

Waterfront Mosque in Mathura

Waterfront Mosque in Mathura, Mathura

 atufft Says:  We didn't visit it, but there is also a Mosque worth visiting by its presence along the Yumana River waterfront. 

Yumana River Waterfront

Yumana River Waterfront, Mathura

 atufft Says:  The Ghats on the Yumana river are quite a distance from the water during the dry season, so we climbed down the steps and walked across the sand to see what we could find. We watched a ferryman transport passengers across a narrow place in the river with his open boat and... 

Mathura Museum

Mathura Museum, Mathura

 pattayaraj Says:  -The Government Museum, Mathura museums . The collection of objects are almost about the main periods of the Mathura art .I found some masterpieces which I always seen in books .It's the must place to visit,if you love history and art.-Entry fee Rs.25-Open 10.30 AM.-4.30 PM.... 

Inside Mathura Museum

Inside Mathura Museum, Mathura

 pattayaraj Says:  The plan of museum is in circle ,but at the time I arrived some galleries was under construction.I found some sculptures laid on the floor which 's not so good . If you visit the museum and it 's still on renovation ,don't forget to notice some objects which laying on the... 

Hotels  

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Hotels  

International Guest House: Best place to stay - if you can find a room

International Guest House: Best place to stay - if you can find a room, Mathura

 toonhut Says:  Cleanest and most affordable place you will find in this city (what a rare combination). I checked a popular hotel, Brij Bihar, before checking in here: the other place was a dump and much more expensive. White sheets and clean-enough attached bath with hot water. It is... 

Restaurants  

New Maharaja Motel/restaurant: New Maharaja Motel/restaurant
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New Maharaja Motel/restaurant
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New Maharaja Motel is a roadside motel/restaurant on the way from Dehli to Agra. Many tourist stops here to eat and go to the toilet on their way to Taj Mahal. The building has large brick stones to make it look like a castle. It looks nice on the outside. But let me lower your expectation. It's not nice on the inside. And it's an expensive place. When you walk inside you step into a basar with some shops. They sell mostly crafts to a high price. The restaurant inside the place is also more expensive than usual. This place is just too expensive and they take advantage of all the tourist who stops here. Kindly ask your driver to go to another place on your way to Taj Mahal.

Written May 18, 2010

Address: N.H. Dehli-Agra Road, Kotwan, 281403 Kosi Kalan

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Brijvyasi (opposite Janmsthan): Ubiquitous little things - Mathura Peda
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toonhut 135 reviews

What to buy: Everyone sells these brown little dessert things here but the best store to get yours, after trying from a few places, would be Brijvyasi. There are a lot of Brijvyasi's too, so go to the original and most popular one, the big signed store opposite International Guest House/Janmsthan. They do add a plenty of cardamom though.

Written Feb 11, 2011

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Patience

Patience, Mathura

 toonhut Says:  (Not my favorite thing but) there seems to be an unusually high amount of security checks everywhere in the city, like manually your bags when you check in to a hotel! Try to be calm about it and let it go. 

Welcome to Uttar Pradesh

Welcome to Uttar Pradesh, Mathura

 georeiser Says:  You drive into the province of Uttar Pradesh on the road from Delhi to Agra. And below the "Welcome to Uttar Pradesh" signpost. All cars must stop here and declare a kind of toll fee before they can drive off again. This place has different shopping stalls beside the road,... 

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