Routes and timings
| Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla to Vrindavan (via Chandigarh, Delhi, Yamuna Expressway) | About 500 km | 10–11 hours |
| Dharamshala to Vrindavan | About 630 km | 12–13 hours |
| Vrindavan to Mathura | About 12 km | 30 minutes |
| Mathura to Agra (optional) | About 60 km | 1.5 hours |
Suggested 3-day plan from Shimla
Day 1: Drive to Vrindavan. Evening at Prem Mandir when it is lit up.
Day 2: Banke Bihari, ISKCON and Radha Raman temples in Vrindavan; Krishna Janmabhoomi and Dwarkadhish in Mathura; evening aarti at Vishram Ghat.
Day 3: Govardhan parikrama by vehicle and Barsana, then start back, or stay a fourth day and add Gokul, Nandgaon or Agra.
Good to know
- Janmashtami and Holi bring huge crowds and road closures in Vrindavan and Barsana. Book well ahead.
- Banke Bihari's lanes are walking only. We drop you at the nearest parking.
Example fare
Shimla → Vrindavan and Mathura → Shimla over 3 days is about 1,050 km. That is above the 900 km minimum, so the fare is about 1,050 × ₹40 = ₹42,000 plus tolls.
How outstation fares work
₹40 per km with a minimum of 300 km per day. Driver included, tolls extra, no hidden charges. Booking 2 days or more? Call 96252 60744 for the best price.
