Govardhan Parikrama
Radha Kund & Kusum Sarovar
Nand Bhawan, Nandgaon5 Days Braj Chaurasi Kos Yatra
Why This YatraTrip Highlights
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Seek blessings at Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple and the evening aarti at Vishram Ghat in Mathura.
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Unhurried darshan at Banke Bihari, ISKCON and Radha Raman Temple in Vrindavan, plus the evening light show at Prem Mandir.
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Walk the full Gokul & Mahavan circuit — Raman Reti, Raval, Chandravali Temple, Brahmand Ghat and Chaurasi Khamba.
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Complete the sacred Govardhan Parikrama and visit Mansi Ganga, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund and Kusum Sarovar at a relaxed pace.
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Full day at Barsana & Nandgaon — Radha Rani Temple, Man Mandir, Rangili Mahal and the historic Nand Bhawan.
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Cover the sacred Vans (forests) of Braj — Bhadravan, Bel Van, Bansi Vat, Kokilavan and more — central to the true 84 Kos Parikrama.
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Four full nights across Mathura and Vrindavan mean the complete 252 km circuit without back-to-back long drives.
Day By DayYour 5-Day Braj Chaurasi Kos Journey
Day 1 — MathuraEarly pickup from Delhi/NCR, timed to avoid city traffic and reach Mathura by mid-morning.
Check in and head straight to Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, the sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Explore Dwarkadhish Temple, Potra Kund and the South-Indian style Rangnath Temple before afternoon closures.
End Day 1 with the evening Yamuna Aarti at Vishram Ghat, one of the most moving moments of the trip.
Morning darshan and aarti at Banke Bihari, kirtan at ISKCON, then Radha Raman Temple with its centuries-old self-manifested deity.
A quiet walk around Nidhivan, followed by darshan at Radha Ballabh and the ornate Shahji Temple.
Drive to Gokul, walk the sands of Raman Reti, visit Raval — Radha Rani’s birthplace — and Chandravali Temple, then into Mahavan.
Visit Brahmand Ghat and the ancient Chaurasi Khamba pavilion, then Loh Van and Dauji Mahadev Temple nearby.
Return to Vrindavan and close the day with Prem Mandir’s glowing evening light and fountain show.
Darshan at Danghati Temple before beginning the sacred parikrama of Govardhan Hill.
Visit Mansi Ganga and Jatipura, key stops along the parikrama route with deep Krishna-leela significance.
Lunch break, followed by a peaceful visit to the twin sacred ponds of Radha Kund and Shyam Kund.
Visit the terraced sandstone Kusum Sarovar and nearby Chandra Sarovar, both linked to Radha-Krishna’s leelas.
Drive back to your hotel in Mathura/Vrindavan for dinner and rest.
Climb the hilltop steps to Radha Rani Temple, Radha’s birthplace, and visit Kirti Mandir and Man Mandir nearby.
Walk through Rangili Mahal and Mor Kutir, associated with Krishna’s playful visits to Barsana.
Drive to Nandgaon, Krishna’s childhood village, for Nand Bhawan and the hilltop Nandeshwar Temple.
Lunch, then visit Kokilavan (Shani Dev Temple) and the tranquil Gomti Kund off the usual tourist trail.
Continue through Kot Van and Garuda Govind, then van darshan at Bhadravan, Bel Van and Bansi Vat.
Drive back for dinner and overnight stay, with just the final day of local darshan and departure remaining.
Hotel checkout followed by a relaxed final darshan at any temple you’d like to revisit — Bankey Bihari or Prem Mandir are popular picks.
Browse Loi Bazaar and Vrindavan’s local markets for peda, tulsi mala, brass idols and other Braj mementos.
A final vegetarian lunch stop before the return journey begins.
Comfortable drop-off at Mathura Railway Station or Bus Stand, or a return drive to your original Delhi/NCR pickup point.
What’s CoveredInclusions & Exclusions
- Most major temples close between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM — the itinerary is built around this gap.
- Radha Rani Temple in Barsana and Nandeshwar Temple in Nandgaon involve moderate hilltop climbs — comfortable footwear is recommended.
- Govardhan Parikrama involves a fair amount of walking; a shorter route or vehicle-assisted option can be arranged for elderly travellers.
- Dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered — for entry at all temples.
- Weekends, Sharad Purnima, Janmashtami and Holi see very heavy crowds — plan extra time on these dates.
- Booking is generally available on the 2nd, 10th and 20th of every month — reconfirm your exact start date while enquiring.
- Carry a government ID for hotel check-in and some cash for donations and local purchases.
About The Journey5 Days Braj Chaurasi Kos Yatra
The Braj Chaurasi Kos Yatra is a 252-kilometre parikrama of the entire Braj region — the land where Krishna’s leelas unfolded. As per the Bhagavad Gita, completing this circuit is considered one of the most virtuous acts of pilgrimage, and traditionally takes anywhere from a week on foot to several days by vehicle. This 5-day package condenses the full 84 Kos circuit into a well-paced private-cab itinerary, without skipping the forests, gardens and kunds that make it whole.
Each day follows a natural geography — Mathura first, then Vrindavan with Gokul and Mahavan, followed by the Govardhan Parikrama, then the countryside towns of Barsana and Nandgaon along with their surrounding vans, and finally a relaxed local darshan before departure — so the trip covers all 12 forests, 24 gardens and the major kunds without unnecessary backtracking.
Delhi / NCR (Hotel or Home)
Mathura Railway Station / Bus Stand or Delhi/NCR
5 Days, 4 Nights
Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Govardhan, Barsana & Nandgaon — 25+ stops
Oct – Mar, early morning start
Private — 1 to 6 travellers
The 84 Kos ParikramaWhat Makes This Yatra Complete
Unlike shorter Braj darshan trips that cover only the headline temples, the true Chaurasi Kos Yatra is defined by its full sweep of sacred geography — the forests, groves and ponds tied to specific moments of Krishna and Radha’s leelas. This 5-day itinerary is built to touch all four categories across the 252 km route.
Where You’ll GoTemples & Sacred Spots Covered
Krishna Janmabhoomi
The sacred birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura.
Banke Bihari Temple
Vrindavan’s most revered and most visited shrine.
Gokul, Raval & Mahavan
The villages where Krishna and Radha spent their early years.
Govardhan Hill
Sacred parikrama site with Radha Kund and Kusum Sarovar nearby.
Radha Rani Temple
Radha’s birthplace, on a hilltop overlooking Barsana.
Kokilavan & Bansi Vat
Two of Braj’s most sacred forest sites, central to the true 84 Kos route.
Comfort Through the TripHotel & Stay Details
4 Nights, Double/Twin Sharing
Clean, well-located hotels in Mathura and Vrindavan, chosen for easy access to major temples and comfortable rest across the 5-day circuit.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Simple vegetarian breakfast and dinner each day, so long darshan days don’t turn into a scramble for food.
Upgrade Options Available
Want a deluxe or premium category hotel instead? Let us know while booking and we’ll share upgrade pricing.
Baggage Stays With You
Since the cab stays with you throughout, there’s no need to repeatedly load and unload luggage between hotel stops.
Pilgrim VoicesWhat Travellers Say
Finally a package that actually covers the vans and kunds, not just the big temples. Five days felt just right for the full 84 Kos.
Nandgaon, Barsana and Kokilavan on the same day was tiring but so worth it. Driver knew every route and temple timing by heart.
Great value with dinner included too. Day 4 is long, so carry water and comfortable shoes for the walking sections.
Common QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Yes — the full 252 km circuit is covered by private AC cab across 5 days, touching the major vans, kunds and temples. It’s a compact version of the traditional 7-10 day vehicle parikrama, with early starts and a tighter but complete schedule.
Yes, four nights across Mathura and Vrindavan hotels on double/twin sharing basis are included, along with daily breakfast and dinner. Room upgrades are available on request.
A section of the parikrama is done on foot as part of the darshan experience. For elderly travellers or those with mobility concerns, a shorter route or vehicle-assisted option can be arranged in advance.
We recommend a 6:00 AM start on Day 1 so you reach Mathura by mid-morning and can settle in before the afternoon temple closures.
Daily breakfast and dinner are included with the hotel stay; lunch on all days is left free so you can enjoy local vegetarian eateries near the temples.
Yes — this can be trimmed into a 3 or 4-day Braj darshan trip, or extended into a fuller 7-8 day Chaurasi Kos Yatra covering even more of the outlying vans. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll tailor a plan to your dates.