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Vrindavan se Barsana ki duri
Vrindavan se Barsana ki duri lagbhag 42–50 km hai. Car ya taxi se 1 se 1.5 ghante lagte hain. Zyadatar log Chhata ke raste jaate hain; Govardhan ke raste jaane par Govardhan aur Barsana ek hi din mein ho jaate hain.
Two routes compared
| Route | Approx. distance | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Vrindavan → NH-19 → Chhata → Barsana | ≈ 42–46 km | The quickest direct drive |
| Vrindavan → Chhatikara → Radha Kund → Govardhan → Barsana | ≈ 46–50 km | Combining Govardhan, Radha Kund and Barsana |
Both are ordinary two-lane roads for the last stretch, so time depends more on village traffic than distance. On festival days near Barsana, police may stop cars well outside the town.
What to see in Barsana
- Shri Radha Rani Temple (Shriji / Ladli Ji Temple) on Bhanugarh hill — the main temple, reached by a long flight of steps. Cars park below.
- Kirti Mandir — a newer temple dedicated to Radha's mother Kirti, built by Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, the organisation behind Prem Mandir.
- Prem Sarovar — a sacred pond on the road between Barsana and Nandgaon.
- Nandgaon — 8–10 km away, with Nand Bhavan on the hilltop. Most visitors combine the two.
Visiting during Lathmar Holi
Barsana's Lathmar Holi, held a few days before Holi, draws very large crowds. Expect road closures, parking far from the temple and long walks. If you are going for Holi, leave Vrindavan before dawn and agree with your driver where to meet afterwards — phone networks can be patchy in the crowd.
Turning it into a day trip
A common loop is Vrindavan → Govardhan (Daan Ghati, Radha Kund) → Barsana → Nandgaon → back to Vrindavan, about 110–130 km in total. The Govardhan, Barsana & Nandgaon day tour lays out the plan with a car and driver for the day.
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Rates updated Oct 2026Estimated fare · Sedan
₹414+ tolls & parking
- Distance
- 46 km
- Rate
- ₹9/km
- Distance fare
- ₹414
- Not included: tolls and parking (at actuals)
- Not included: state permit / tax on interstate trips
- Not included: night driving and extra waiting, if applicable
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Frequently asked questions
About 42–50 km by road, usually 1 to 1.5 hours by car.
Lagbhag 42–50 km. Taxi se 1 se 1.5 ghante lagte hain.
About 45–50 km, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours by car.
Yes. Nandgaon is only 8–10 km from Barsana, and most visitors see both in a half day.