About Mathura
Purquazi to Mathura distnce : 294 km
Estimated travel time : 4.8 hours
Mathura a small quaint town of the Uttar Pradesh is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna is one of the most famous sacred destinations of the Hindus. Founded in the ages of gods the town is major religious center of Hinduism, Buddhism And Jainism.
Mathura is The birth place of the Lord Krishna also he spent early years of his life there. Also every place of the Mathura has the essence of the divinity of Lillas of the Lord Krishna. It is also a famous centre of Buddhism in ancient India, the place was known for a great school of sculpture known as Mathura School of Art which flourished under the Kushana dynasty in the 1st century AD. Also a town form where the last omniscient, the great Shri Jambu Swami attained salvation. It is one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Mahapuris) and an important place of pilgrimage, Mathura and the surrounding villages of Vrindavan, Goverdhan and Gokul are popularly referred to as โBraj-Bhoomiโ. Apart from that it also has ranges of the sites that showcase the great history of India like Sati Burj is a 16th-century memorial tower, Dwarkadhish Temple that has a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna, Brij ki Holi, Peda that also get GI Tag. Being a one of the heritage city of the India it is also chosen for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme of Government of India.
Taxi from Purquazi to Mathura is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Purquazi to Mathura by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Purquazi to Mathura distance is 294 Km and is 4.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Barsana - Known for its Holi celebrations, Barsana is a small town near Mathura. It is famous for its Radha Rani Temple and the Lathmar Holi festival.
2. Goverdhan - Located around 23 km from Mathura, Goverdhan is a pilgrimage site associated with Lord Krishna. The Goverdhan Hill, which is said to have been lifted by Krishna, is a significant attraction here.
3. Vrindavan - Another important pilgrimage site near Mathura, Vrindavan is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. The town is dotted with numerous temples, including the famous Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON Temple, and Prem Mandir.
4. Kosi Kalan - Approximately 40 km from Mathura, Kosi Kalan is a small town known for its famous Radha Damodar Temple. The temple complex also has a sacred pond known as the Radha Kund.
5. Charan Kanwal - Located about 70 km from Mathura, Charan Kanwal is a picturesque lakeside village known for its natural beauty. The village is especially popular during the monsoon season when the lake is filled with lotus flowers.
Tourist Attractions
Shri Krishna Janamsthal Temple
The Dwarkadhish Temple
Birla Mandir
Govardhan Hill
Rangji Temple
Radha Kund
Radha Vallabh Mandir
Kusum Sarovar
Vishram Ghat
Brij Holi
Museum
Jama Masjid
Kans Qila
Nandgaon
Barsana
Jaiguru Dev Mandir
Bhuteshwar Mahadev Mandir
Vaishno Devi Mandir
Kokilavan
Potara Kund
Gopishvar Mahadev Temple
Chamunda Devi Temple
Dauji Mandir
Krishna Nagar Market
Gokul (Shri Nand Bhawan)
Tilak Dwar