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In the old town (walkable)
- Banke Bihari Temple — Vrindavan's most visited temple; darshan in two sessions a day. Timings.
- Nidhivan — the tulsi grove locked every night; Swami Haridas's samadhi. Guide.
- Radha Raman Temple — one of Vrindavan's oldest temples, founded in the 16th century by Gopal Bhatta Goswami.
- Seva Kunj — a walled garden associated with the raas lila, close to Radha Damodar Temple.
- Radha Vallabh Temple — known for its devotional singing.
- Shahji Temple — 19th-century temple known for its spiral marble columns.
By the Yamuna
- Keshi Ghat — the main ghat, with evening Yamuna aarti and boat rides.
- Madan Mohan Temple — a red sandstone temple on a mound above the river, among the oldest in Vrindavan.
On the Chhatikara Road side (short drive)
- ISKCON Vrindavan (Krishna Balaram Mandir) — mangala aarti around 4:30 am, kirtan through the day.
- Prem Mandir — white marble temple with an evening fountain and light show. Timings.
- Rangji (Ranganatha) Temple — large South Indian–style temple with a tall gopuram.
- Vaishno Devi Dham — a large modern temple on the outskirts.
Getting around
Cars cannot enter the old-town lanes, so the usual pattern is: drive to the nearest point, see the old-town temples on foot or by e-rickshaw, then drive to ISKCON and Prem Mandir. A Vrindavan taxi or hourly package keeps the car waiting between stops. Check the Vrindavan temple timings first — most temples close in the afternoon.
Nearby, if you have more time
- Mathura (12–15 km): Krishna Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish, Vishram Ghat — timings.
- Govardhan (22–27 km): the 21 km parikrama — guide.
- Barsana & Nandgaon (42–55 km) — distance guide.
Frequently asked questions
Banke Bihari Temple, ISKCON, Prem Mandir, Nidhivan, Radha Raman, Rangji Temple, Seva Kunj and Keshi Ghat.
One full day covers the main temples; two days lets you add Mathura and Govardhan at a relaxed pace.
The old town is — Banke Bihari, Nidhivan, Radha Raman and Seva Kunj are close together. ISKCON and Prem Mandir need a short drive.