Mathura, also known as janambhumi (or birthplace) of lord Krishna, is nucleus of Braj bhoomi. It is located at a distance of 145 km to south-east of Delhi, and almost 58 km to north-west of Agra. The Dist. is spread over an area of almost 3,800 sq km. Mathura is famous as one of the seven holy places for Hindus in India. Mathura’s famous Brajbhoomi is divided into two distinct units. One being at eastern part of Yamuna, with places such as Gokul, Mahavan, Baldeo, Mat and Bajna; while western side of Yamuna covers entire Mathura region that comprises of Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kusum Sarovar, Barsana and Nandgaon.
CONNECTIVITY.
BY FLIGHT
Instead of Mathura you can a get flight to Kheria Airport on regular basis.
Mathura 46 km away Kheria Airport (AGR), Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Mathura 136 km away
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi, Delhi
BY TRAIN
There are regular trains from other major cities of the country to Mathura.
Railway Station(s): Mathura Junction (MTJ), Mathura Cantt. (MRT)
BY BUS
Mathura is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.
Bus Station(s): Mathura
Major Mathura attractions include Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, Jama Masjid, Vishram Ghat, Dwarkadeesh Temple, Gita Mandir and Government Museum. If you have any query regarding how to reach Mathura, then you need not worry as the place has decent connectivity. Nearest airport to Mathura is in Agra, which is around 57.9 km far from this place. Mathura is a major railway junction, which is connected by many trains operating on routes between Delhi and Agra on regular basis. Mathura is well-linked with New Delhi through Noida-Agra express way. This express way is known to offer a great travelling experience. At MakeMyTrip.com, you can book your hotel rooms online as it takes few minutes.
Various attractions in Mathura are: Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple Complex,Ghats,Gita Mandir,Vishram Ghat,Jama Masjid,Govardhan Hill,Government Museum,Dwarkadheesh Temple,Raja Bharatpur’s Palace,Keshavdeo Temple,Janamsthan etc.