Delhi – Vrindavan Destination: Vrindavan Route: Delhi – Faridabad – Palwal – Kosi – Vrindavan (NH-2) Distance: 150kms Type of Destination : Day ...

Yogesh Sarkar · 02-01-07, 03:17 AM

Destination: Vrindavan

Route: Delhi – Faridabad – Palwal – Kosi – Vrindavan (NH-2)

Distance: 150kms

Type of Destination: Day trip/weekend getaway

Description: Vrindavan is famous for Hindu temples and is a famous destination for Hindu pilgrims, yet it offers an old world charm to photographers and one can spend entire day photographing various temples in Vrindavan.

Places to visit: Madan Mohan temple, Sri Krishna-Balrama Temple, Banke-Bihari Temple among the numerous temples that can be found in Vrindavan. One can also visit Mathura which is located 15kms from Vrindavan.

Tips: Roads are generally good throughout, however it is best to leave early in the morning to escape rush hour traffic. Photography is not allowed in Sri Krishna-Balrama Temple; however one can indulge in photography at Banke-Bihari Temple, where only taking the photo of idols is not allowed. Don’t forget to indulge in the wonderful sweets that can found in the numerous sweetshops near Banke-Bihari Temple.

Link to trip log: www.yogeshsarkar.com/trips/vrindavan/

Additional link: www.mathuravrindavan.com/mathura/vrindavan.htm

Mindgrinder · 25-02-09, 08:25 PM

do not buy chanas, if u do, buy only for monekys

Yogesh Sarkar · 25-02-09, 08:39 PM

lol, well like all Hindu religious places in India, Vrindavan too has plenty of monkeys but I didn't spot any of them creating a nuisance there.

02-01-07, 03:17 AM	#1
Yogesh Sarkar Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 22,318	Delhi – Vrindavan Destination: Vrindavan Route: Delhi – Faridabad – Palwal – Kosi – Vrindavan (NH-2) Distance: 150kms Type of Destination: Day trip/weekend getaway Description: Vrindavan is famous for Hindu temples and is a famous destination for Hindu pilgrims, yet it offers an old world charm to photographers and one can spend entire day photographing various temples in Vrindavan. Places to visit: Madan Mohan temple, Sri Krishna-Balrama Temple, Banke-Bihari Temple among the numerous temples that can be found in Vrindavan. One can also visit Mathura which is located 15kms from Vrindavan. Tips: Roads are generally good throughout, however it is best to leave early in the morning to escape rush hour traffic. Photography is not allowed in Sri Krishna-Balrama Temple; however one can indulge in photography at Banke-Bihari Temple, where only taking the photo of idols is not allowed. Don’t forget to indulge in the wonderful sweets that can found in the numerous sweetshops near Banke-Bihari Temple. Link to trip log: www.yogeshsarkar.com/trips/vrindavan/ Additional link: www.mathuravrindavan.com/mathura/vrindavan.htm __________________ BCMTouring: FAQ \| T-Shirts \| Stickers (back in stock) My: Blog \| Travelogues \| Twitter

25-02-09, 08:25 PM	#2
Mindgrinder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Delhi – Vrindavan do not buy chanas, if u do, buy only for monekys

25-02-09, 08:39 PM	#3
Yogesh Sarkar Administrator Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 22,318	Re: Delhi – Vrindavan lol, well like all Hindu religious places in India, Vrindavan too has plenty of monkeys but I didn't spot any of them creating a nuisance there.

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