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Tourism Offices in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

Mathura Travel and Tourism Offices: Contact tourist information centers in and around Mathura.

Tourism Info

UP Government Tourist Bureau,
Bus Stand, Mathura

U.P. State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
Hotel Gomti, 6 Sapru Marg
Lucknow- 226001 India
Ph.: 91-0522-2215005, 2214708, 2614284

Quick Info in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

The city of Mathura, in Uttar Pradesh, the nucleus of Brajbhoomi, is located at a distance of 145 km south-east of Delhi and 58 km north-west of Agra. Covering an area of about 3,800 sq. km., today, Brajbhoomi can be divided into two distinct units - the eastern part in the trans-Yamuna tract with places like Gokul, Mahavan, Baldeo, Mat and Bajna and the western side of the Yamuna covering the Mathura region that encompasses Vrindavan, Govardhan, Kusum Sarovar, Barsana and Nandgaon.

Getting Around in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

Find your way through Mathura by air, train, bus and other modes of transportation.

Accomodation in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

Find great Mathura accomodation, Mathura hotels, Mathura lodges, Mathura paying guest accomodation, Mathura bacherlor rentals, Mathura backpackers lodging, cottages, resorts. Low prices, best deals on Mathura hotels and accomodation.

Sheetal Regency
Opp. Roopam Talkies
Near krishna Janam-bhoomi,
Deeg Gate,Masani Road
Uttar Pradesh - 281001
Telephone No: 0565 - 2404401
Website: www.hotelsheetalregency.com
Tariff: Rs. 1800 - 2200

Best Western Radha Ashok
Masani Bypass Road
P.O.

Sightseeing in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

Mathura Sightseeings: Museums, Local tours, Forts, Monuments, Historical places, Temples, Amusement Parks, Beaches. A complete Mathura sightseeing guide.

Historical

Raja Bharatpur's Palace

This palace is one of the royal monuments which are known for its brilliant architecture. This monument is an excellent and exclusive combination of the Mughal and Rajput architecture. Tourist visiting the palace can see the museum in the fundamental wing along with some few showings signing the 2nd century AD.

Books in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

Mathura Travel Guidebooks: Find advice, information and inspiration to travel nook and corner of Mathura.

A Select List of Books on Mathura

Mathura railing pillars. Varanasi: Prithivi Prakashan, 1966.
Agrawala, Prithvi Kumar

Masterpieces of Mathura sculpture. Varanasi: Prithivi Prakashan, 1965.
Agrawala, Vasudeva S.

Pre-Kushana art of Mathura. Varanasi: Prithivi Prakashan, 1984.
Agrawala, Vasudeva S.

Mathura terracottas.

Shopping in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

Mathura Shopping Malls: Shop around, get deals, discounts or buy products at a bargain prices.

Shopping

Mathura Shopping offers loads of interesting things to shop for and the tourists are sure to remain busy shopping. Mathura Shopping forms an important part of Mathura Tourism.

The best thing to shop for is milk products. There are plenty of cows in Mathura, which are considered to be very holy. Therefore cow milk products are very fresh and it is worth shopping for them. Different types of sweetmeat balls, especially 'Peda', are available in Mathura.

Entertainment in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

Mathura Entertainment Centers: Explore and enjoy the traditional Music, theatres, cinema halls, dance, cultural programs and more.
Entertainment

Music and dance is a way of life in this city. Come Janmashtami in August, and the streets break out in a joyful abandon. Holi in March and Diwali in November add that bit of devotion to the religious fervour. There are a lot of movie halls in and around Mathura and also theatres for performing arts.

Kidding Around

Mathura is the God's play ground.

Tour Operators in Mathura

Submitted by grrajeshkumar on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 00:00

Mathura Tour Operators: Like to take a journey around Mathura, find local tour operators in Mathura.

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