Mathura is situated in North-India, just a 3-4hours drive from NewDelhi (on the way to Agra/Taj Mahal). . It is the topmost well-known pilgrimage place of India due to the God Krishna used to live in his childhood in this area. Literally at every corner, there are little "Lila" - places/places of Krishna's games, adventures, pastimes & stories.

About the whole area, one can go by car/hired cab, or local busses and public transportation. 

To the most loved & popular places belong:

1.Radhakund & lake Kusum Sarovar

2. Govardhan - Sacred hill to walk around

3. Radharani Castle in Varshana. 

4. Mathura Ford & old city, YAMUNA river. 

5. Gokul

up: Kusum Sarovar. A sacred lake at the hill Govardhan. The stone architecture was sponsored by a king around 300years ago. There are beautiful Radha-Krishna wall paintings inside the buildings. 

And not to forget    - he holy little town of

Vrindavan

With its 1000nd little temples, gardens, markets & places, and its own lovely & fascinating charm.