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General Information
This town also called "Brajbhoomi" is located in the western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh in the northern region of India. It is a part of the great northern plains and is situated on the western bank of the river Yamuna. It is famous as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, an important deity in the Hindu religious pantheon. It is an important pilgrim place of the Hindus and one of the seven most sacred cities in India. The main pilgrim centre in Mathura is the Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi temple. Mathura is also an important crafts centre. Mathura belongs to the Agra Sub circuit of the Golden Triangle of India i.e. Agra-Delhi-Jaipur circuit.

Facts and Figure :

Area Altitude Temperature Language STD Code Best Time Of Visit

9.37 sq km 9.37 sq km Summer : 48ºC - 22ºC Winter : 26ºC-6ºC Hindi and Brajbhasha 0565 October and March

Mathura Sightseeing :
»Radharamana Temple
»Kaliya Ghat
»Baldeo
»Archeological Museum
»Mansi Ganga
»Museum
»Dwarkadheesh Temple
»Vishram Ghat
»Barsana
»Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi
»Jamma Masjid
»Govardhna

How to Reach Mathura :
Air : Nearest airport is Kheria 62km, also Delhi Airport 155 km.

Rail : The Mathura has its own railway station. Mathura is well connected by train with Agra , Bharatpur, Kota and others.

Road : Mathura is very well connected by a network of roads and road transport to all major towns of Uttar Pradesh and also of the country.