Introduction: Mathura Vrindavan the twin city is also known as Brajabhoomi. It is here all the sacred legend of Lord Krishna evolves. Lord Krishna was born here and all the cosmic pastime of the Lord occurred here. It is also a place full of divine reminiscences. Mathura Vrindavan is located in Uttar Pradesh. It is about 145 km south east of Delhi and 58 km north west of Agra. Mathura Vrindavan is situated in the bank of river Yamuna. The numerous temples in this city make inculcate spiritual and religious environment. These two places are of vital importance in the Hindu mythology.

History: Mathura is the root of Krishna disciples as everything about Lord Krishna is evolved around Mathura and Vrindavan. Once a king name Ugrasena was the ruler of Mathura. His queen was impregnated by lustful means of a demon that wanted to own the queen. The resulted child becomes Kansa. Kansa later dethrone his father and imprisoned Devaki his cousin with her husband because Kansa was alerted by a voice from heaven that the eighth child of Devaki would kill him. Kansa kept killing every child born to Devaki. Vasudeva was advised from heaven that he should exchange his eighth child with the baby girl born to Yashoda and Nanda, a cowherd in Vrindavan. By the arrangement of god Krishna safely grew on Vrindavan and later killed Kansa.

Places of interest: Mathura Vrindavan is a place full of pilgrimage shrines of Hindu. Shri Krishna Janmabhumi, the birthplace of Lord Krishna is prime for all visitors to Mathura. A prison is kept in a temple complex entrusted as the supposed birthplace of Lord Krishna. Seth Gokuldas of Gwalior constructed the Dwarkadhish Temple dedicating to Lord Krishna in the onset of the 19th century. This temple performs colorful festivals throughout the year, which in other hand attracts numerous pilgrims. Vishram Ghat is also an important place where Lord Krishna took rest after killing the demon king Kansa. Other important sites include Radha Damodar Temple, Govinda Dev Temple, Banke-Bihari Temple, Krishna Balram Mandir and Govardhan etc.

Travel information: Mathura Vrindavan is avail with all modes of transportation. Airways, Railways and Roadways are well incorporated for traveling in this area. Agra is the nearest airport from Vrindavan at 67 km. The major cities of India are connected to Mathura railway station. Mathura is also linked by the state bus services of major states through the major national highways. Taxi, Tonga and Rickshaws serves as local transportation. Considering the climatic condition, October to March is the best time to visit. General temperature ranges from a minimum of 4.2 to a maximum of 45. Good lodging and dining is available throughout the city.