Known to be the birthplace of the Lord Krishna, the colourful town of Mathura pulls in thousands of devotees every day. Situated on the banks of the sacred River Yamuna, the city is just an hour’s drive away from the historic town of Agra. There are around 25 Ghats and a number of temples, flanking the river banks, dotting the city lanes. The city finds a mention in the ancient epic Ramayana, and is considered sacred by Hindus and even people belonging to other religions. If you are travelling to Mathura, you can deboard at the nearest international airport in Delhi about 147 km away, while the closest domestic one is the Kheria Airport in Agra about 49 km away from the city centre. If taking a train, Mathura Railway Junction has rail links to almost all major cities of the country such as Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai. If boarding a bus, various state-run and private buses regularly operate from all surrounding cities. Finding budget accommodation in Mathura is hassle-free as a good number of hotels have come up around the city providing comfortable accommodation at competitive prices. Most of these are small to medium-sized establishments featuring basic rooms that offer only few room amenities and services. But these are suitable for budget travellers who are uber concerned about the bucks they shell out while travelling. Mostly, small families and solo travellers go for these kind of stay options.These kind of budget hotels in Mathura usually haven’t got an in- house restaurant but they might offer complimentary beverages and meals to appeal to their guests. The city of Mathura is famous for its numerous temples such as Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Dwarkadhish Temple, Vishram Ghat, Sri Krishna Janmashthan, and several others. You can visit Katra Mosque, Sati Burj, Govardhan Hill, Kans Qila, Kusum Sarovar, the Ghats on the banks of the River Yamuna, and the Mathura Museum, that are among other popular attractions in the city. You must especially try out ‘pedhe’, a delicacy unique to this sacred city, made from condensed milk.
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