Govardhan Hill & Dāna Ghāṭī Temple
The hill Kṛṣṇa lifted on his finger
⭐ Why it is famous
The 21 km parikramā of the hill, done barefoot or by daṇḍavat prostration; Govardhan Pūjā and Annakūṭ after Diwali.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The Bhāgavata records Kṛṣṇa lifting Govardhan to shelter Braj from Indra's storm; the Dāna Ghāṭī temple marks the toll-gate līlā.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 05:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Parikramā takes 5–7 hours barefoot; e-rickshaws available
- Start early, carry water
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Govardhan Hill & Dāna Ghāṭī Temple, Govardhan, MathuraMathura Jn (MTJ) — 22 km
Govardhan bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Delhi (DEL) — 145 km
22 km west of Mathura.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Govardhan dharamshalas
- Mathura/Vrindavan hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹8,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Radha Kund
- Kusum Sarovar
- Barsana