Agra Mathura Vrindavan Tour
There are hundreds of religious places in India that pilgrimage has engraved in their minds, but most pilgrim tourists recommend one tour that is close to their soul – the Agra Mathura Vrindavan Tour.
Agra is a city situated on the banks of River Yamuna. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Tāj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpūr Sikrī, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Thousands of tourists flock to the Taj everyday just to get a glimpse of history, eternal beauty and of love. Most foreign dignitaries who visit India have seen the Taj. They spend a good number of hours just relishing the beauty of this World Heritage monument. The Taj Mahal has become an inspiration for many artists, musicians, writers and lovers. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The famous western composer Yanni performed and recorded live in front of the Taj for the first time ever in 1997. It is one of the world’s most beautiful monuments and widely acknowledged by historians as the greatest masterpiece of Indian Mogul architecture
Mathura is a small city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, about 140 km from Delhi and about 55 km from Agra. Legends say that Mathura was founded by Shatrughna, the younger brother of Lord Ram. Pilgrims visit this city because it is known to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna is worshiped by Hindus as the guide, philosopher and lover. Mathura is known for its majestic temples and the famous sweet called ‘Petha.’ This city is known also for spiritual tourism for most Hindus from across the globe. The best time to visit this city is during the Holi, the festival colours. Another time that can be very good is in August, during the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
Vrindavan is very close to Mathura, about 15 km. It is one of the major pilgrim hubs in North India. Legends say that this is where love between Krishna and Radha blossomed. The town hosts numerous temples and shrines where devotees come to worship their deities. Vrindavan is host to one of the most revered temples in the entire region of northern India; Shri Banke Bihar Mandir. Vindravan comes from the character of Lord Krishna – playful and lovable. He used this word to attract ‘gopis.’ It is believed that this place certainly purifies the mind, body and soul of the devotee.
The Agra Mathura Vrindavan Tour is a must for any devotee of Lord Krishna. The tour is a complete package for material and spiritual healing. While Agra provides the feast to the eyes with the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Mathura and Vrindavan both are known to have given their visitors a sense of closeness to God. Both spiritual and material desires, in some sense, can be fulfilled visiting these places. Many Indian pilgrims visit these places every year as the tour offers unique experience.