Getting There
Located on NH 2, Mathura has regular rail and bus links with Agra (56 km), Delhi (145 km), Bharatpur (30 km).
UP Tourist Office. Old Bus Station
Gokul Bar & Restaurant (UPSTDC),
Delhi Bypass Road. Mayur Restaurant, Hotel Madhuban. Tulsi Chandan Restaurant, Hotel Radha Ashok. Brijbhoj Restaurant, Hotel Mansarovar. Quality Restaurant, near Old Bus Stand.
Related Travel Information
Mathura
STD Code: 0565
Mathura, on the west bank of the Yamuna, is associated with Lord Krishna. The surroundings, known as 'Brij Bhoomi,' is where he spent his childhood. Stone sculptures of Buddha and Vishnu found here are located in museums all over the world. The Mathura Buddha figures are noted for their beautifully carved halos with rings of floral designs. The city is dotted with places of religious and historical interest.
Nandgaon
51 km northeast of Mathura is this village where Nand, Krishna's foster-father was born. A 12th century temple built is his honour, stands here. On the banks of the Yamuna, in Gokul, 15 km southeast of Mathura, Krishna was reared in secrecy in ha house. The important temple is that oj Gokulnathji. The town is accessible by metalled road.
Reacihng Agra By Road
For those driving from Delhi, the best route is by Mathura Road via Faridabad (25 km), Palwal, Hodat, Kosi and Mathura {145 km). There is a dual-carriageway national highway for most of the journey from Delhi to Mathura.
Facilities En route There are rest houses with catering facilities on the highway after every 50 to 75 km. Hodal: The midway point, Hodal, has a Haryana Tourism facility including a motel last food restaurant and entertainment. Kosi: At Kosi, an ITDC hotel offers accommodation as well as eating and bar facilities. Being an important highway on which traffic operates
Children's Entertainment in Delhi
Appu Ghar, Mathura Road, a 3371838. Children's amusement park. Gate No. 4, Pragati Maidan, Monday to Saturday -1:00-9 pm and Sunday - 12 a.m.- 9 p.m.). Ticket Rs. 20. Package tickets for rides are also available at Rs. 100.
Nehru Planetarium, Teen Murti House, a,. Ticket Rs. 8 per head. Film shows on solar system in English (11.30 am & 3 pm) & Hindi (4 pm & 1.30 pm). Special show in Hindi (10.30 am) on Sundays. Closed on Mondays & public holidays .
Zoo, Mathura Road, 9.30 am-4 pm. Friday closed. a. Entry fee -adults Rs. 5,
Mahaban
4 km from Gokul on the road to Sadabad. Krishna is said to have been put in a cradle here. The largest and most sacred temple is that of Mathura Nath. Can be visited by taxi or auto-rickshaw.
