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City in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Vrindavan (वृंदावन Vr̥ndāvan), also spelled Brindavan, is a holy town at the banks of the Yamuna River, in the Braj region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
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The best-known temple in Vrindavan, home to a Krishna idol known as Thakur-ji. The idol's eyes are said to be so powerful that it is kept hidden from view behind a curtain, which is opened and closed every few minutes.
Also named "Naam Yog Sadhna Mandir"
It resembles the Tajmahal, built with white marble. It is a unique temple in that you are prohibited from donating if you are a non-vegetarian.
Better known as the ISKCON Temple. A major draw for Hare Krishna (ISKCON) pilgrims to India, and uniquely among Vrindavan's temples well equipped to deal with foreign visitors. Free breakfast and lunch are available. Great restaurant. Comfortable guesthouse on the Temple grounds.
The temple was constructed in 2012. There are fantastic light shows and designs. The light show closes at 7:30PM in the winter days, and at 8PM in the summer.
A very well-known ancient temple of Vrindavan, founded by Shri Hith Harivansh Mahaprabhu, Sri Radhavallabh Lal's idol resemble Sri Radha and Sri Krishna to be embodied in it together: "One soul and two bodies".
The single largest temple in Vrindavan, built in 1851 in a South Indian style, complete with intricate seven-story gopuram (gateway) at the entrance. Inside is a 50-ft high wooden chariot, taken out yearly for festivals, and in the inner courtyard is the 50-ft high gold-plated pillar known as Dhwaja Stambha.
Nidhuban, Nidhuvan
Krishna rested with His beloved Sri Radha. The shrine inside has a bed, which is decorated with flowers by the priest every evening. No one is allowed to stay inside after dusk because according to popular belief the Lord visits the spot with Sri Radha. The samadhi (memorial) of Svami Hari Das is also within this complex. All the groves of Vrindavan are notorious for monkeys that have a special fascination for cameras and spectacles. The Yamuna river flows through Vrindavan and Mathura. It is one of the most sacred rivers in India as it is so intimately connected with Krishna's pastimes.
Bharti Mithai wala
This is the Most Genuine restaurant in Vrindavan, they serve North Indian, South Indian, Chinese foods and also Indian Sweet Dishes at reasonable prices. Seating facilities are good.
Excellent vegetarian food. Air conditioned. Serves Indian, Italian, Chinese, South Indian cuisines.
Best place to get Western food that is cooked by Westerners. A lot of fresh organic salads, pasta, great pizza, lasagna and Baskin Robins ice cream.
all-day dining: buffet, à la carte meals and regional specialties.
Very close to Bankey Bihari Temple (2-min walk), quite economical, A/C Double Room ₹800, Non AC Rooms also available, situated in the heart of the city (ideal location if you wish to visit lot of famous temples).
Clean rooms, convenient location, 24-hour power back-up, TV, air-con, parking, veg restaurant , banquet room.
Vidyapeeth Crossing. City hotel with air-conditioning, CTV, room service, 24-hr hot and cold running water. A/C doubles from ₹1000. Also includes Swastik Restaurant, a strictly vegetarian restaurant without onion and garlic that serves Indian, Indian Chinese and Continental cuisine.
Very Economical, A/C double room ₹900, clean rooms, close to Isckon and Bankey Bihari Temple.
40 AC rooms, restaurant, conference hall. Provides 24 hours Power back up, tea/coffee makers in rooms, electronic safe, free Wi-Fi, LED TV with satellite connection, in-house parking.
Vrindavan is about 150 km south of Delhi. The nearest train station is Vrindavan's twin holy town Mathura, 12 km (20 min) away by rickshaw. A one-way ticket from Vrindavan's train station costs from ₹100.
Read in the guideThe core of Vrindavan is congested as it is an ancient town with thin lanes. The best way to get around is on foot or cycle rickshaw.
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