Sacred Journeys and Royal Delights

Ayush Agarwal

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a spiritual quest in Vrindāvan and immerse in the regal charm of Jaipur. Discover ancient temples, divine rituals, and vibrant culture. Unveil the secrets of devotion and royalty in this 8-day adventure.

Trip to Vrindāvan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Bliss at Nidhivan and Govind Dev Ji Temple

Holy place with twisting trees, where Krishna is said to perform his divine dance each night.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Majestic 16th-century Hindu temple featuring a red sandstone facade, raised plinth & marble altar.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Seeking Blessings at Radhavallabh Lal Ji Temple, Shahji Temple, and Sri Rangnath ji Mandir

Shri Radhavallabh Lal Ji Temple, Vrindavan

Sandstone Krishna temple from 1585, with Hindu & Islamic elements & flower-covered statues.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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19th-century Hindu temple featuring twisted marble pillars & a hall with Belgian chandeliers.

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Large, ornate Hindu temple dedicated to an 8th-century Vaishnava saint, featuring regular festivals.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Radha Damodar Dev Ji Temple, Seva Kunj, and Bankey Bihari Ji Temple

Shri Radha Damodar Dev Ji Temple, Vrindavan

Hindu temple from the 1540s dedicated to Radha Damodara & housing a relic of Krishna's footprints.

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Tiny, white-domed temple in a grove, linked to a legend about Lord Krishna & popular for meditation.

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Thakur Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple, Vrindavan

Colorful temple known for mischievous resident monkeys & a striking devotional image of Krishna.

10:10 AM - 11:40 AM

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Free

Day 4Marveling at Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, Radha Raman Temple, and Pagal Baba Temple

$ 4

Contemporary complex featuring a Hare Krishna temple, plus open-air exhibits & a cow shelter.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Ornately decorated Hindu temple constructed around 1542 & housing a historic Krishna figure.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Elaborate, multitiered, blue-painted place of worship with an animatronic Lord Krishna tableau.

11:15 AM - 11:35 AM

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Free

Day 5Immersing in Love at Prem Mandir and ISKCON Vrindavan

Hindu temple with carved pillars & domes, set in gardens with fountains & illuminated at night.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Mandir (ISKCON Vrindavan)

Expansive & ornately decorated temple complex with a museum, restaurant, bakery & ashram.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Paying Homage at Maa Vaishno Devi Dham

Manicured gardens & a massive Mata Vaishno Devi statue in a sprawling Hindu temple complex.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $84 In total

Activities & Food:$75

Transport:$9

Trip to Jaipur

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Bliss at Nidhivan and Govind Dev Ji Temple

$35

$ 2

Elegant museum built in 1887 showcasing Indian art, arms, jewels, furniture, artefacts & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

44 - 53 min

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Elaborate fort built in 1734 in the hills above Jaipur, offering sweeping views of the city.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Seeking Blessings at Radhavallabh Lal Ji Temple, Shahji Temple, and Sri Rangnath ji Mandir

$40

$ 4

Palace built in the form of a high wall to screen royal ladies as they watched street festivities.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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27 - 33 min

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Structure known as both Amer and Amber, with Hindu & Muslim elements & offering elephant rides.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$35

57 - 69 min

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No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $84 In total

Activities & Food:$75

Transport:$9