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Tour Code : AKSR0380 Tour Type : Spiritual Tours (domestic) 1800 233 9008 BREIJ VIHAR www.akshartours.com 2 Nights / 3 Days PACKAGE OVERVIEW

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Accomodation Meal

O2 Nights Hotel Accommodation At 2 Breakfast

2 Dinner

Visa & Taxes

5% GST Applicable

Highlights Accommodation on double sharing Breakfast and dinner at hotel Transfer and sightseeing by pvt vehicle as per program Applicable hotel taxes

SIGHTSEEINGS OVERVIEW

Vrindavan: Dwarkadheesh temple, Janmabhoomi temple, museum, Kans Qila, rani temple, prem mandir, Taj Mahal.

SIGHTSEEINGS

Dwarkadheesh Mandir mathura One of the oldest and largest temples of Mathura city. This is a major and famous Hindu shrine, and its current structure was built up by Seth Das Parikh, the treasurer of then Gwalior State in 1814, with approval and heavy donation from Shrimant Daulatrao Scindia, Maharajah of Gwalior. It was built for the famous Hindu deity Dwarkadheesh. There the main deity is of Lord Dwarkadheesh, a form of Lord Krishna seen in a black marble idol named Dwarkanath. With him is the white marble idol of his counterpart deity goddess Radhika.

The Krishna Janmasthan Temple mathura These temples are built around the place where major Hindu deity Krishna was born. The place holds religious significance since the 6th century BC. The temples were destroyed multiple times throughout history, latest by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1670 who erected Eidgah there. In 20th century, the new temple complex was built with the financial help from industrialists containing the Keshavdeva temple, the Garbha Griha temple at the birthplace and the Bhavan.

Mathura museum mathura . Government Museum, Mathura commonly referred as Mathura museum is an archaeological museum in Mathura city. The museum was founded by then collector of the , Sir F. S. Growse in 1874. Initially it was known as Curzon Museum of Archaeology, then Archaeology Museum, Mathura, and finally changed to the Government Museum, Mathura

Kans Qila mathura It Is located on the banks of the river. Though the old fort presently lies in ruins, in its heyday, it was the home of the demon, Kansa, the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna. The fort is built over a large area and has highly fortified walls. The structure reflects a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. This is because the fort passed through several hands during its journey. It is said that Raja Man Singh of Amber renovated the fort in the 16th century while Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur built an observatory there.

Radharani temple mathura Historical town and a nagar panchayat in the Mathura district of the state of , . Barsana is the birthplace of the goddess Radharani, the consort of Krishna. It is in the region.

Prem Mandir mathura in Vrindavan, Mathura, India. It is maintained by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, an international non-profit, educational, spiritual, charitable trust. Taj Mahal ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.

YOUR ITINERARY

Day Mathura-Vrindavan-Gokul-Vrindavan Upon your arrival at Mathura station you are after that you for a sightseeing of Mathura; the holy birthplace 1 of Lord Krishna. The places we visit are Dwarkadheesh temple, Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, Mathura museum, Kans Qila. After sightseeing of Mathura, we drive to the neighboring city of Vrindavan; the place where lord Krishna is said to have spent his childhood. Reach Vrindavan, check into hotel and later proceed to explore the city of Vrindavan. The places we visit are Prem mandir. After Vrindavan sightseeing we drive to Gokul, the place where Lord Krishna’s father had left the new-born in order to protect him from the fury of Kans. we return to hotel at Vrindavan for dinner and night stay. Day Nandgaon, Goverdhan, Barsana Next day we make an excursion to Nandgaon, Goverdhan, Barsana & Nandagaon as per mythical tales 2 had been the residential village of Lord Krishna where he resided along with his foster parents Baba and Ma . At Nandgaon we visit the Nandbhavan after which we move towards well known for the famed Govardhan parvat which lord Krishna is said to have lifted on one little finger in order to protect the people of the village from the torrential downpours sent forth by wrathful Lord Indra. At Govardhan we visit places like Jatipura temple, Danghati temple. Next we proceed to visit Barsana; the residential village of Lord Krishna’s childhood beloved, Radha. At Barsana, we visit places like . We drive back to Vrindavan. Dinner and night stay at Vrindavan hotel. Day Vrindavan-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Next morning post breakfast we leave for Agra, the historic city with many relics from the Mughal era. At 3 Agra we visit the famous Taj Mahal, Agra fort. Next, we visit the city of Fatehpur Sikiri, a city created by Emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Ranthambore and Chittoor. Post visit you are driven back to Agra and transferred directly to station.

HOTELS

Vrindavan Vrindavan Clarks Inn Mathura / Similar Nidhivan Sarovar Portico / Similar

Vrindavan Hare Krishna Orchid / Similar

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion Exclusion

Accommodation in base category of room on Air Fare / Train fare. double/triple occupancy Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone Breakfast and Dinner ( Veg) calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard Private Vehicle for Pick up - Drop and Sight seeing drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride as per itinerary (Toy Train), Ropeway, porterage. All toll, parking charges, driver allowances Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary. Entrance Fees & Guide charges. Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot). Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. TRIP COST

Type Price Double Sharing ( Per Person ) 8000/-INR Triple Sharing ( Per Person ) 7000/-INR Child With Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 05 – 10 yrs ) 5000/-INR Child Without Bed ( Per Person ) ( above 02 – 05 yrs ) 3000/-INR

* Note: 5% GST Additional On Total Tour Cost. T&C Apply at time of Booking. * Rates mentioned in the itinerary are based on Standard Rooms, supplement cost is applicable for Sea Facing / Lake Facing / Mountain Facing Rooms