ancient ruins
Fatehpur Sikri
A perfectly preserved 16th-century Mughal ghost city built by Emperor Akbar and abandoned after only 14 years due to water scarcity.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Uttar Pradesh, India · Asia
Mathura sits on the route: 15 minutes from Gokul, 46km from Fatehpur Sikri.
Mathura is a city located in Uttar Pradesh, India. With a population of 330,511, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mathura sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mathura to your route.
Mathura (Braj pronunciation: [mɐ.t̪ʰʊ.ɾäː] ) is a city and the administrative headquarters of Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 162 kilometres (101 mi) south-east of Delhi; and about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the town of Vrindavan. In ancient times, Mathura was an economic hub,Read more
located at the junction of important caravan routes. The 2011 Census of India estimated the population of Mathura at 441,894.
In Hinduism, the birthplace of Krishna, one of the main deities, is believed to be located in Mathura at the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex. It is one of the Sapta Puri, the seven cities considered holy by Hindus, also called the Mokshyadayni Tirth. The Kesava Deo Temple was built in ancient times on the site of Krishna's birthplace (an underground prison). Mathura was the capital of the kingdom of Surasena, ruled by Kamsa, the maternal uncle of Krishna. Mathura is part of the Krishna circuit (Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Govardhan, Kurukshetra, Dwarka and Bhalka). Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in Mathura every year.
Mathura has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme of Government of India.
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Mathura is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 27.5035 latitude, 77.6722 longitude.
Mathura has a population of approximately 330,511 people, making it a city in India.
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ancient ruins
A perfectly preserved 16th-century Mughal ghost city built by Emperor Akbar and abandoned after only 14 years due to water scarcity.
46 km · about 55 min drive
castle
A massive red sandstone UNESCO fortress that served as the Mughal capital and where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A Mughal-era garden across the Yamuna River offering the perfect symmetrical view of the Taj Mahal without the crowds.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Stunning white marble mausoleum built in the 17th century by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a monument to love.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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