Private Day-Trip: Taj Mahal, Mathura, and Vrindavan, from Delhi

Get an early start at 5am with pickup from your hotel in Delhi, Gurgaon, or Noida, or from the airport. Relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as your driver takes the express highway to the sacred cities of Vrindavan and Mathura. Expect to arrive in Vrindavan at about 7:30am and meet your local guide. After a short briefing, set out to see the city where the young Krishna is said to have lived. Visit Shri Bankey Bihari Temple, the most famous temple of Lord Krishna. This temple represents the devotion and love for Sri Radhe-Krishna by Swami Haridas ji. Lord Krishna’s idol itself is the personification of the blessings of the Lord on His very dear devotee. You'll also get to take part in Shringar Aarti and have contemplative time in the temple.

Prem Mandir is a large spiritual complex dedicated to Shri Krishna and located on the outskirts of Vrindavan. This massive white-colored temple with blue sky in the backdrop paints a serene picture and is capable of enticing anyone. Check out the 40-foot wide Circumambulation route that begins at the main entrance of the temple.

The Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple complex is the main pilgrimage spot in Mathura and the focal point of Lord Krishna legend. Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple is built around the prison cell in which Lord Krishna was born after his parents Mata Devaki & Vasudeva were imprisoned by his evil uncle Kansa. It is believed that there was a massive idol of Krishna, over 4m tall and made of solid gold, which was stolen during an attack by Mahmud of Ghazni. The present Krishna Janmasthan Temple complex is fairly new. Inside, visitors will find paintings of scenes from Krishna’s life, idol of Krishna, Balrama and his beloved, Radha, and a stepped water tank.

Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. In total, some 20,000 people from India and Central Asia worked on the building. Specialists were brought in from as far away as Europe to produce the exquisite marble screens and pietra dura (marble inlay work) made with thousands of semiprecious stones. Just immerse yourself in its amazing architecture, history, and beauty. The magical allure of the Taj Mahal shall definitely be the highlight of your tour.

After a memorable day, travel back to Delhi / Gurugram / Noida (airport/hotel/any other desired location) which will take you around 3 hours. Or if you wish to continue your onward journey to some other destination in India, we shall be glad to drop you at Jaipur / Agra (airport/railway station or any other desired location).