Things to Do in Mathura

Boating in the holy river Yamuna and a visit to Durvasa Rishi Temple, which is on the other side of the river. Go to the beautiful Hansiya Rani ghat, which was built of red stone in the time of Rani Hansiya and where she used to bathe.

A play act based on the story of Ram. In this act the main play is Ram Barat. In Ram Barat you can see fun sword fighting and other fighting styles in the Akhadas. Open Sep-Oct.

Biggest and richest in Asia for Mathura and Gandhar sculpture. It has one of the finest collection of archaeological interest. Rare items from the Gupta and Kushan period (400 BC-1200 AD) are on display. Major attraction for tourists. Open Tue-Sat 10:30AM–4:30PM, closed on public holidays. Adults ₹5, children ₹2, foreigners ₹25, camera fee ₹20

Built in 1814, it is the main temple in the town. During the festive days of Holi, Janmashthami and Diwali, it is decorated on a grandiose scale.

Constructed by great saints Baba Jai Gurudev. It resembles the Taj Mahal, built with white marble. It is a unique temple in that you are prohibited from donating if you are a non-vegetarian.

Built by Abo-inNabir-Khan in 1661 AD, the mosque has 4 lofty minarets, with bright colored plaster mosaic of which a few panels still exist.

There are two main places to visit in this complex. First is a prison cell where Vasudev and Devaki, parents of Sri Krishna were held captive. This place is on the left hand side of the main complex. This is the cell were Bhagwan Sri Krishna was born hence the most sacred place in the world for all the followers of Bhagwan Sri Krishna.

Here is the largest statue of Jambu Swami, about 7m, made from a single piece of greynite stone.