Delhi to Mathura-Vrindavan Taxi Tour — 3 Days / 2 Nights

150 km from Delhi • Uttar Pradesh • Complete 3-day itinerary

Mathura and Vrindavan sit 150 km down the Yamuna Expressway, close enough to do in a single day and rich enough to hold you for three. Mathura is Krishna's birthplace, and the Janmabhoomi temple complex is the anchor; Vrindavan, 12 km on, is where he is said to have grown up, and it is a town of temples — Banke Bihari with its curtained darshan, the marble scale of Prem Mandir lit up after dark, ISKCON, and the older Radha Raman and Nidhivan. Timing matters more here than anywhere else we drive: Banke Bihari shuts between the morning and evening darshan windows, and the lanes around it are closed to cars. Our drivers know the parking points and the walking routes from them.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi → Mathura

🛣️ About 170 km ⏱️ 3–4 hours

Krishna Janmabhoomi, Mathura Photo to be added

The Krishna temples of Mathura and the evening aarti on the Yamuna.

  1. 7:00 AM Pickup from your home or hotel in Delhi NCR
  2. 8:30 AM Breakfast on the way
  3. 10:30 AM Krishna Janmabhoomi The temple complex built over the site revered as Krishna's birthplace, with the prison-cell shrine and the Keshav Dev temple. Security is strict: phones, cameras and bags are deposited at the lockers.
  4. 12:30 PM Hotel check-in at Mathura and lunch
  5. 4:30 PM Dwarkadhish Temple A 19th-century temple near the river with painted ceilings. Morning darshan ends at about 10:30 AM, and the temple reopens in the late afternoon.
  6. 6:30 PM Vishram Ghat aarti The main ghat on the Yamuna in Mathura, where Krishna is said to have rested after defeating Kansa. The evening aarti with floating lamps is the best time to be here.

Overnight: Mathura

Tip: Deposit phones and bags in the lockers at Janmabhoomi before you queue.

Day 2

Mathura → Govardhan → Vrindavan

🛣️ About 60 km ⏱️ 2 hours in total

Govardhan Hill Photo to be added

Govardhan Hill and its sacred ponds in the morning, then Vrindavan for the evening.

  1. 7:30 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 8:30 AM Govardhan Hill and Daan Ghati The hill Krishna is said to have lifted on his finger. Pilgrims walk the 21 km parikrama around it; the car covers the main stops.
  3. 10:00 AM Kusum Sarovar An 18th-century sandstone memorial with a stepped tank, one of the most photographed spots on the Govardhan parikrama.
  4. 11:00 AM Radha Kund and Shyam Kund Two sacred ponds side by side, among the holiest places in Braj.
  5. 1:00 PM Lunch and check-in at Vrindavan
  6. 5:00 PM Banke Bihari Temple Vrindavan's most visited temple. The curtain in front of the deity is drawn every few minutes. Open in morning and evening sessions and closed in the afternoon.
  7. 7:30 PM Prem Mandir after dark A white Italian-marble temple opened in 2012, with carved scenes of Krishna's life. After dark it is lit in changing colours and there is a musical fountain.

Overnight: Vrindavan

Tip: Govardhan is busiest on Ekadashi and full-moon days, when the parikrama road is crowded.

Day 3

Vrindavan → Barsana → Delhi

🛣️ About 210 km ⏱️ 4–5 hours

Radha Rani Temple, Barsana Photo to be added

Vrindavan's early worship, then Radha's hilltop temple at Barsana on the way home.

  1. 4:30 AM Mangala aarti at ISKCON The Krishna Balaram Mandir, known for its kirtan. The mangala aarti is at 4:30 AM.
  2. 7:30 AM Breakfast and check-out
  3. 8:30 AM Radha Raman Temple and Nidhivan One of the seven principal temples of Vrindavan, founded in 1542 around an image of Krishna believed to have appeared by itself.
  4. 10:00 AM Drive to Barsana, about 45 km
  5. 11:00 AM Radha Rani Temple, Barsana The temple of Radha on Bhanugarh hill, reached by about 200 steps, with views over the Braj countryside. It closes around midday and reopens at about 5 PM.
  6. 12:30 PM Lunch at Barsana
  7. 1:30 PM Depart for Delhi
  8. 5:30 PM Drop at your home or hotel in Delhi NCR

Tip: The Barsana steps are steep; older travellers can ask about the ropeway where it is running.

Package Price

This 3-day tour runs 750 km, measured garage to garage, and that full distance is included in the price below.

VehicleSeatsKilometres includedPackage priceExtra km
Maruti Swift Dzire4750 km₹11,499₹12/km
Maruti Ertiga6750 km₹13,900₹15/km
Toyota Innova Crysta7750 km₹17,700₹20/km
Toyota Innova Hycross7750 km₹21,400₹25/km
Tempo Traveller 9-Seater9750 km Call for price ₹25/km
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater12750 km Call for price ₹28/km
Tempo Traveller 16-Seater16750 km Call for price ₹32/km
Force Urbania 16-Seater16750 km Call for price ₹38/km
Force Urbania with Maharaja Seats12750 km Call for price ₹45/km

The price covers the vehicle, the chauffeur, fuel, the driver's allowance, all tolls and every state tax on the route. Kilometres are measured garage to garage. For a Tempo Traveller or Urbania, tap Call for price and our office will quote you directly.

Included in the package

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced chauffeur
  • Fuel for the entire journey
  • All kilometres listed for the package, measured garage to garage
  • Driver's daily allowance for every day of the trip
  • All highway and expressway tolls on the route
  • State and border taxes for every state on the route

Not included

  • Parking charges — payable as per actual
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Monument, temple and national park entry tickets
  • Tickets for any activity, ride or adventure sport
  • Helicopter, pony and palki charges
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Kilometres run beyond the package — charged at the per-km rate shown for each vehicle
  • Night charge of ₹400 — applicable if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day

Fare and kilometres

The fare is for the vehicle and not per passenger. It covers the kilometres listed for the package, measured garage to garage from our head office in Rajendra Place and back to it. Kilometres run beyond the package are charged at the per-km rate shown for the vehicle.

Parking charges are payable as per actual. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day.

Hotel accommodation, meals, monument and temple entry tickets, activity and adventure-sport tickets, and any local ride such as a helicopter, pony or palki are not part of the package.

Sightseeing and road conditions

Sightseeing is subject to the opening days and hours of each monument. We are not responsible if a monument, temple or park is closed on the day of your visit.

In some places the local taxi union does not allow outside vehicles for local sightseeing — in Ladakh, and for Rohtang Pass in Manali. There, the local sightseeing is done in a local taxi, paid separately.

Journey times may be affected by traffic, police or administrative restrictions, VIP movement, processions, strikes or road works, and we are not responsible for delays or itinerary changes caused by them.

In the event of a landslide, flood, heavy snowfall, earthquake or any other natural occurrence that closes a road or a monument, we are not responsible for the resulting delay, detour or cancellation. Any additional running or halt on that account is charged as per actual.

Quotations

Fares hold for the dates and itinerary quoted, and are revised if the dates, itinerary or vehicle change. Any revision in toll or state tax by the authorities applies as per actual.

Tempo Traveller and Urbania fares are quoted on request — please call the office for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days do I need for a Delhi to Mathura-Vrindavan taxi tour?

Most travellers prefer 3 days for Mathura-Vrindavan. This itinerary covers all major attractions. You can customise the duration by calling +91 9810438237.

What is the taxi fare for Delhi to Mathura-Vrindavan?

The 3-day package starts at ₹11,499 in a Maruti Swift Dzire and includes 750 km measured garage to garage, the chauffeur, fuel, the driver's allowance, all tolls and every state tax on the route. Parking is extra, as per actual, and kilometres beyond the package are charged at the rate shown for each vehicle. Tempo Traveller and Urbania fares are quoted on request.

What is not included in the Delhi to Mathura-Vrindavan package?

Parking charges, hotel accommodation, meals, monument and temple entry tickets, activity and adventure-sport tickets, and any local ride such as a helicopter, pony or palki are not included. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day.

Is the Delhi to Mathura-Vrindavan route safe at night?

Yes. Our drivers are experienced on Mathura-Vrindavan routes and trained for hill and highway driving. All vehicles are GPS-tracked.

Do you provide hotels with the tour package?

We provide transport only. However, we can suggest trusted hotels in Mathura-Vrindavan based on your budget — just ask when you call.

Can I customise the 3-day Mathura-Vrindavan itinerary?

Yes, all our itineraries are customisable. Call +91 9810438237 to discuss your preferences.

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