Mathura to Goverdhan

The journey from Mathura to Goverdhan is very enjoyable with an ascending ride on the uphill, popularly known as "Goverdhan Hillock". Govardhan is situated 26-km from Mathura along the road leading to Deeg.

The Hindu mythology says that the name Goverdhan was derived from the mass of land named Goverdhan Hillock that was raised on the finger by Lord Krishna for 7 days and nights to shield the people of Brajbhoomi from the incessant rain sent down by Lord Indra. The hillock is 7 miles in length. The attractions in Goverdhan comprise of the 400-yrs-old temple of Har Deva Ji, Mansi Ganga - an artificial lake constructed Man Singh of Jaipur, the red sandstone temple of Haridev and the Kusum Sarovar with intricately carved Chhatris of Raja Surajmal of Bharatpur.

Goverdhan from Mathura is only a journey of about 2 and half hour in car, provided the road conditions are favorable. Moreover special tourist buses also run to Govardhan from Mathura regularly. The holy place of Govardhan present a make a charming view which the visitors can never forget. Kusm Sarovar is about 2 miles from the town, near the Radha Kund, which present a fine view.

Traveling from Mathura to Goverdhan is easy by any local means of transport. Mathura to Goverdhan is traversed by thousands of tourists all round the year. This place is considered as one of the holy pilgrimages in India.