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    Banke Bihari Temple

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    #3 of 18 things to do in Vrindavan
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    Mathura District, Vrindavan 281121, India
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    All reviewsbanke biharinarrow lanesbe carefulcrowd managementcrowded placemonkey menacedivine darshanhuge rushtake careholy placededicated to lord krishnamust visit placehuge crowdearly morningpedasdivine placeheavy rush
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Temple is good but extremely crowded

    The temple is good and the krishna inside is really beautiful. That's the reason it is worth the visit. But it is very crowded and there is no one to organise the crowd - so it is always a rush , push and focus on...More

    1  Thank Vijay R
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Sacred Krishna Temple

    The temple is very sacred, dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is the main attraction in Vrindavan. Lord Krishna is worshiped in this temple in his child avatar. The access to the temple is through crowded lanes. The temple closes around noon time and opens at...More

    Thank Shailesh S
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Nice Place, Very Beautiful Temple

    This temple is awesome but be there before 4 pm. I found so much rush there. If you are visiting with family (with Children) take care of them. Spectacles are not allowed there. Beware of monkeys, they suddenly attack to take away the spectacle. Best...More

    2  Thank japjitravel01
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Main temple of Vrindivan

    A visit to Vrindavan is incomplete without a trip to this temple. Though accessible by moving through crowded lanes, this time we found the crowd management to be much better allowing darshan to one's satisfaction despite crowds. The floral decoration inside was exquisite.Cleanliness outside the...More

    1  Thank Navin S
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Historical temple

    The temple is dedicated to lord Krishna and goddess Radha It is a must visit place at Vrindavan and has great historical importance

    Thank RAJEEV099
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Ancient sacred temple

    During my vacation to the Golden Triangle circuit, I had visited Vrindavan while on my way back from Agra to Delhi. While in Vrindavan, we had visited this sacred temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The Lord is worshipped in this temple in his child avatar....More

    Thank Kaushik G
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Banke Bihari ki Jai

    This is very very famous and holy place to visit in Mathura. All over the world people come here to visit this temple. Temple is daily decorated with fresh flower. This place is full of people.

    Thank nkadagarwal
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Hare Krishna

    Hey beautiful and ancient temple of Lord Sri Krishna. You will feel positive energy flow inside the temple. Heavy crowded during festival and vacation season.

    Thank shantanuchaudhar2018
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Banke Bihari Temple Visit

    I went to there with my friend on 11th august. It was really difficult for us to take darshan because of heavy rush. Avoid in the night and afternoon. Best to wakeup early in the morning and go for darshan.

    1  Thank Voyage727189
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Old famous temple

    Banke bihari mandir is situated in the narrow old lanes of Vrindavan. The entry is always very crowded. The temple premises is big inside. The temple is visited by many people and one of the famous ones. We had to take small narrow lanes as...More

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    dranuraggupta
    7 September 2018|
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    Response from deetewari | Reviewed this property |
    Car parking is about a kilometre away from temple. It's a walk through narrow lanes. Reaching by Delhi if fine via Taj expressway too. If you're visiting Prem Mandir, so visit Iskcon temple too which less than half a... More
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    7 September 2018|
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    Response from SatyaB102 | Reviewed this property |
    Take Yamuna expressway, park your vehicle in parking lot .( There are many parking lot near temple) No need of any pass.. there is none.. pay 100 RS. Per person if you want to go in front... You will get ticket for... More
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    I have a full day in my hand & another evening hours only (6-9pm). I want to see the following sites- 1.Banke Bihari Temple 2.Nidhivan 3.Sevakunj 4.keshighat 5.Chirghat 6.kaliyaghat 7.Mirabai temple 8.Katyani temple 9.Imlitala 10.Gopeswar Mahadev temple 11.Rangaji Temple 12.Govinda dev temple 13.Radha Raman Mandir 14.Iscon temple 15.RADHA Balaram Mandir 16.Madan Mohan Mandir 17.Shaji temple 18.Radha Vrindaban temple 19.Radha Gokulananda Temple 20.Radha Ballava temple 21.Prem Mandir 22.Jaipur temple Is it possible to do so? If yes then someone please suggest me a compact route chart by one after another place. I think it is hard to cover all.But I know you people are so expet on this field that you can surely give me some way out.Plz do me the favour.As much as you can.Waiting for the positive vibe. Plz kept in mind about the temple opening and closing time.
    20 August 2017|
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    Response from Vaneet7 | Reviewed this property |
    I you wish to relish the beauty and serenity of these places pl do not try to do more than 10_12 in a day. suggest star early with seva Kunj around 530 -6 am and then cover radha Vallabh, banke Bihari , radha Raman and rang... More
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