Places to visit in Mathura

Shri Krishna Janma Bhumi :-

The Birth Place of Lord Krishna. It is believed that this is the place where about 5,000 years ago lord Krishna was born in the prison of King Kansa. Later, excavations at this site many old statues were found which are now displayed in the government museum. At present a beautiful temple stands at this site dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Dwarkadish Temple :-

The Dwarkadish Temple , built in 1814 AD by Seth Gokuldass of Gwalior , is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is the main temple in the town. During the festivals Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali, it is decorated gorgeously. It is located in the eastern part of Mathura not far from the Yamuna River .

The Government Museum :-

Located at Dampier Park , it has one of the finest collections sculpture, terracotta, bronze objects of the Maurya, Sunga, Kushan and Gupta periods. It also houses the famous standing Buddha from the 5 th Century AD. Major attraction for tourists.

Jama Masjid : -

Built by Abd-un Nabir Khan in 1661 A.D. on the ruins of Keshav Deo temple, which was destroyed earlier. The mosque has 4 lofty minarets, with bright colored plaster mosaic of which a few panels currently exist.

Kans Qila :-

This fort on the banks of the river Yamuna was built by Raja Mansingh of Jaipur.

Vishram Ghat : -

The sacred spot where Lord Krishna had rested after slaying the tyrant King Kansa.