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| Home » Weekend Getaway from Delhi » Mathura |
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Mathura
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Mathura is a holy city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. The place is famous for Lord Krishna. Mathura is well located and it is around 50 km from Agra and 150 km from Delhi. A weekend tour to this holy place can be easily arranged. Tourism in Mathura is still in developing stage. Though people throng to this place yet a tourist can not find too many expensive hotels here. Few hotels of Mathura have air condition, multi cuisine restaurants and currency exchange facility.Hotel Surya International, Hotel Kaveri, Brijwasi Royal, Hotel Sheetal Regency, Hotel Goverdhan Palace are some prominent hotels in Mathura.
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One can also opt for accommodation in guest houses and lodges which are run by the state government. The main shopping area in Mathura is near the Dwarkadheesh Temple.
Tourist spots in Mathura :
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Krishnajanmabhoomi : It is where Lord Krishna was born.
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Dwarkadheesh Temple : A famous temple in the city and was built in 1814
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Kans Kila : The castle was built by Raja Man Singh.
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Gita Mandir : The major attraction of the temple is its carvings and temple.
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Government Museum : the museum displays wide collection of items which have archaeological interest.
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Vishram Ghat : It is considered as a holy spot. It is believed that after slaying Kansa, Lord Krishna took rest at the Ghat.
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Katra Masjid : The mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb
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Jama Masjid : It was built during the Mughal rule.
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Pipaleshwar Temple
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Surya Ghat
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Dhruva Ghat
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Agnesh Ghat
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Rang Bhumi
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Potara Kund
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Balbhadra Kund
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Soma Tirtha Ghat
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Gokarneshwar Temple
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Krishna Ganga Ghat
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Shiv Tal
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Saraswati Sangam
Places around Mathura :
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Vrindavan : It is about 15 km away from Mathura. ISKON is situated here.
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Gokul : The place is noted for Lord Krishna. He grew up in this town
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Barsana : It is the village of Radha, Lord Krishna's associate. It is about 50 km from Mathura
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Nandgaon : 56 km away from Mathura
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Goverdhan : Located about 26 kms away from Mathura
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Radha Kund
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Baldeo
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Mant
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