Parikrama Tour
Govardhan Parikrama — Full Sacred Circumambulation of Giriraj Ji
Walk the 21 km sacred circuit of the hill Lord Krishna lifted — one of the most powerful acts of devotion in all of Braj
1 Day2–15 PeopleGovardhan, Radha Kund, Kusum Sarovar, Mansi Ganga
Overview
Govardhan Parikrama is one of the most sacred acts of pilgrimage in the Hindu tradition — a full 21 km barefoot circumambulation of Giriraj Ji, the divine hill that Lord Krishna lifted on his little finger for seven days to protect the people of Braj from the fury of Lord Indra's rains. Every step of the parikrama passes through ancient temples, holy kundas, sacred ghats, and spots where Krishna's beloved childhood leelas unfolded. Begin at Jatipura — the 'face' of Giriraj Ji at Mukharwind — then walk through Puchari ka Lotha, Uddav Kund, Chakra Tirth, Govind Kund, Mansi Ganga, Kusum Sarovar, Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, Daan Ghati Temple and Jatipura once more. Vehicle support is available for elders. Completing this parikrama is considered equivalent to visiting all four Hindu Dhams.
Pricing Tiers
✦ All prices are per person · Prices vary by group size
Persons Per Person
Private1₹3,999
2-3 persons₹2,199
4-6 persons₹1,199
6+ persons₹999
Tour Highlights
✦Mukharwind — the sacred 'face' of Giriraj Ji, touch his feet & roll in the holy dust
✦Govardhan Parikrama — full 21 km sacred barefoot circumambulation of Giriraj Ji
✦Radha Kund — the holiest kund in all of Braj, take a sacred dip in Radha's own kund
✦Shyam Kund — directly adjacent to Radha Kund, where Krishna's divine energy resides
✦Govind Kund — the divine lake where Lord Indra bathed Krishna with the Surabhi cow after accepting defeat
✦Mansi Ganga — the sacred lake created by Krishna's wish, with beautiful ghats and temples
✦Puchari ka Lotha — a hidden sacred kund associated with ancient Braj tradition
✦Apsara Kund — the mystical kund of celestial dancers within the parikrama route
✦Chakra Tirth — the powerful sacred site marked by Krishna's divine Sudarshana discus
✦Uddav Kund — the kund associated with Uddava, Krishna's beloved disciple and friend
✦Daan Ghati Temple — where Krishna humorously taxed the gopis of Braj for their butter and curd
✦Mukharbind Temple at Jatipura — darshan of Giriraj Ji's divine face at start and end
✦Haridev Temple, Govardhan — one of the original seven temples established by Rupa Goswami
✦Chakreshwar Mahadev Temple — ancient Shiva temple on the Govardhan parikrama route
✦Brahma Kund Temple — marking the spot associated with Lord Brahma's worship of Krishna
✦Kusum Sarovar — the breathtaking ornate step-well where Radha gathered flowers for Krishna
✦Narada Kund — associated with Narada Muni's devotional songs on the parikrama route
✦Sankarshan Kund — the kund linked to Balram (Sankarshan), Krishna's elder brother
✦Arith Gram — the ancient Braj village associated with the Arishta demon leela
✦Aniyora — the point where Govardhan Parikrama traditionally begins and ends
✦Samadhi of great saints — row of samadhis of Braj saints at Kusum Sarovar
✦Sunset aarti at Mukharwind Temple — the most blessed moment of the day at Govardhan
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Early morning pick-up at 5:00 AM from Mathura / Vrindavan
- Drive to Jatipura, Govardhan (approx. 22 km)
- Mukharwind Temple — auspicious beginning of the parikrama, touch the feet of Giriraj Ji
- Roll in the sacred dust at the feet of Giriraj Ji — the traditional start to parikrama
- Mukharbind darshan — receive the divine glance of the 'face' of Giriraj Ji
- Govardhan Parikrama begins — 21 km sacred barefoot circumambulation underway
- Puchari ka Lotha — hidden sacred kund, first major stop on the parikrama route
- Daan Ghati Temple — darshan at the site where Krishna playfully taxed the gopis
- Sankarshan Kund — the kund of Balram, Krishna's divine elder brother
- Arith Gram — the ancient Braj village of the Arishta demon leela, brief stop
- Narada Kund — the kund where Narada Muni performed kirtans for Krishna
- Chakra Tirth — the powerful site marked by Krishna's divine discus (Sudarshana Chakra)
- Chakreshwar Mahadev Temple — ancient Shiva temple on the route, brief darshan
- Govind Kund — where Lord Indra bathed Krishna with the Surabhi cow after his defeat
- Apsara Kund — the mystical kund of celestial dancers, serene and unique
- Uddav Kund — the kund of Uddava, Krishna's dearest friend and disciple
- Brahma Kund — sacred tank created by Lord Brahma on the Govardhan circuit
- Shyam Kund — darshan at Krishna's own sacred kund
- Radha Kund — take a sacred dip in the holiest kund in all of Braj (change of clothes needed)
- Lunch / prasadam at Radha Kund area dhaba (own expense)
- Continue parikrama — Mansi Ganga sacred lake with beautiful ghats
- Kusum Sarovar — marvel at the ornate step-well, samadhi gardens of great Braj saints
- Haridev Temple — one of the original seven temples of Vrindavan established in Govardhan
- Complete Govardhan Parikrama at Jatipura — full blessings of Giriraj Ji received
- Evening Mukharwind Sunset Aarti — the most sacred moment of the Govardhan day
- Prasadam and rest at Govardhan (own expense)
- Return to Mathura / Vrindavan by 7:00 PM
What's Included
- AC vehicle for all transfers (Mathura/Vrindavan ↔ Govardhan)
- Expert senior Brajwasi guide for the full parikrama
- Vehicle support along the parikrama route for elders / rest stops
- Morning prasadam (light breakfast)
- All temple entry and darshan coordination
- Radha Kund sacred dip guidance and coordination
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner (at your own cost — guide recommends dhabas at Radha Kund)
- Temple donations and personal offerings
- Radha Kund dip towel and change of clothes (please bring your own)
- Personal shopping and expenses
- Travel insurance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Starting From
999/ person
Duration
1 Day
Group Size
2–15 People
Meeting Point
Jatipura, Govardhan (Mukharwind Temple Gate)
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