Activity
Things to do in Mathura
10 sights, walks and activities, 7 of them free.
- Things to do
- 10
- Free
- 7
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 1 nights
Things to do in Mathura
Boat ride at Vishram Ghat
₹100–₹150 per person30 min
Representative photo · Photo by Roman Saienko on Pexels
Govardhan parikrama by e-rickshaw
₹300–₹400 per person3 hours
Representative photo · Photo by Shantanu Kumar on Pexels
Shri Krishna Janmasthan darshan
Free1–2 hours
The temple complex at the site held to be Krishna's birthplace, including the prison-cell shrine.
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dwarkadhish Temple darshan
Free45 minutes
A busy 19th-century Krishna temple near the river, known for its painted ceilings and swing festivals.
Photo: Bakeil · CC0
Evening Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat
Free1 hour
Kans Qila ruins by the Yamuna
Free45 minutes
The crumbling remains of an old fort on the Yamuna's bank, named in legend after Krishna's uncle Kans.
Photo: Aliva Sahoo · CC BY-SA 3.0
Birla Mandir (Gita Mandir)
Free30 minutes
Good to know
- Janmashtami and Holi (Lathmar Holi in Barsana/Nandgaon) bring enormous crowds; book well ahead or avoid.
- Temples close in the afternoon (roughly 12:00–16:00); plan sightseeing around it.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Mathura?
Boat ride at Vishram Ghat; Govardhan parikrama by e-rickshaw; Shri Krishna Janmasthan darshan; Dwarkadhish Temple darshan; Evening Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat; Kans Qila ruins by the Yamuna.
What can you do for free in Mathura?
Shri Krishna Janmasthan darshan; Dwarkadhish Temple darshan; Evening Yamuna aarti at Vishram Ghat; Kans Qila ruins by the Yamuna; Gokul and Raman Reti; Birla Mandir (Gita Mandir).
What is the best time to visit Mathura?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Mathura?
1 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.