Over these five days, we will explore various holy places in and around Vrindavan, including Govardhan, Barsana, Vrindavana, Akrura Ghat, Karauli and many more. The yatra will be filled with spiritually enriching activities such as hearing the pastimes of the places we visit, participating in joyful kirtans and dance, offering lamps to Lord Sri Krishna during the auspicious Kartik evenings, chanting the holy names, and associating with senior devotees. It’s a wonderful opportunity to absorb yourself in the mood of devotion during the most auspicious month of Kartik.
The fee for this 5 days yatra, includes accommodation, food, and local bus travel
Discover the spiritual treasures of Vrindavan with us. From the charming lanes echoing with Krishna’s pastimes to the serene forests and temples that have inspired devotees for centuries — immerse yourself in the divine beauty of Vrindavan this Kartik season.
According to the Srimad Bhagavatam, when Akrura was taking Krishna and Balaram from Vrindavan to Mathura on the order of Kamsa, they halted on the way on the banks of the Yamuna. While Krishna and Balaram rested under a tree there, Akrura went to take bath and had Darshan of Krishna and Balaram as Vishnu reclining on Ananta Shesha. The place where this pastime was enacted came to be known as Akrura Ghat.
Kusum Sarovara Kusum means ‘Flower’ and Sarovara means ‘Lake’. This is one of the places from where Radharani and gopis used to collect flowers to make garlands for Krishna. One who bathes here becomes eligible to witness the eight-fold daily pastimes of Radha and Krishna.
The holy place known as Mathurā is spiritually superior to Vaikuṇṭha, the transcendental world, because the Lord appeared there. Superior to Mathurā-purī is the transcendental forest of Vṛndāvana because of Kṛṣṇa’s rāsa-līlā pastimes. And superior to the forest of Vṛndāvana is Govardhana Hill, for it was raised by the divine hand of Śrī Kṛṣṇa and was the site of His various loving pastimes. And, above all, the superexcellent Śrī Rādhā-kuṇḍa stands supreme, for it is overflooded with the ambrosial nectarean prema of the Lord of Gokula, Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Where, then, is that intelligent Person who is unwilling to serve this divine Rādhā-kuṇḍa, which is situated at the foot of Govardhana Hill?
On top of one of the hills of Barsana, is the Shriji’s Temple, which is where the original Radha Krishna Deities of Barsana reside. Shriji is the locally known name of Radha Rani. According to the Varah and Padma Puranas, Brahma pleased Shri Krishna at the end of Satya Yug by performing arduous worship. Pleased with Brahma, Shri Hari instructed him, “Go to Vrishabhanupura and take the form of a hill there. In that form you will be able to behold all Our sweet pastimes.” On top of Brahma-parvat is a temple of Shri Laadli Laal. This temple is said to have been actually established by king Vajranabh 5000 years ago. He was the great grandson of Shri Krishna and the grandson of Pradyumna.
The very first temple in Vrindavan—Madan Mohan temple—would be established by Sanatana Goswami. His efforts set a precedent and other temples were gradually constructed. Likewise, later the Govinda Deity was established by Rupa Goswami, the Madan-Mohan Deity is said to have originated with Vajranabha, Krishna’s great grandson. Sri Madan Mohan Deva is presently worshiped at Karauli, Rajasthan.
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