Brajbhoomi is the birthplace of Shree Krishna, where he is present in every atom. Braj 84 Kos Yatra which covers all places related to Shri Krishna from his birth, childhood to young age is an important yatra for devotees of Shri Krishna. It is said that, when Yashoda Maa and Nand Baba wished to do the Teerth yatra, then Shri Krishna called all teerths on Braj Bhoomi to make them accessible in their old age. This yatra is significant to get rid of 84 Lakh yonis as it is believed that all teerths on earth stay in Brij in Chaturmaas. In this Chaurasi Kos Yatra guide, you will find the yatra list, total distance in km and day-wise itinerary to complete the tour.
Braj Chaurasi Kos Ki, Parikrama Ek Det |
Lakh Chaurasi Yoni ke, Sankat Hari Har Let ||
What are the timings for 84 Kos Parikrama?
Mostly, the yatra begins from Chaitra Purnima to Baishakh Purnima normally in March and April. But some people also start this parikrama after Vijaya Dashmi in October month. Doing this parikrama in Chaturmaas multiplies its importance.
Yatra List- Name of Places to Visit on 84 Kos Brij Parikrama
Mathura, Talvan, Kumudvan, Shantanu Kund, Bahulavan, Radha Krishan Kund, Govardhan, Kamyak Van, Jatipura, Kamya Van, Charan Pahadi, Barsana, Nandgaon, Javat, Kokilavan, Kosi, Shergarh, Cheer Ghat, NauhJheel, Bhadra Van, Bhandari van, Mahavan, Gokul, Lohvan, Vrindavan
Parikrama Marg Map
The Yatra Marg passes through Mathura, Vrindavan and its border states as Rajasthan and Haryana. Total distance for this parikrama is 252 Km (84 Kos) where 25 rest points are allocated for pilgrims. There are approx 1300 villages, 1100 ponds/kunds, 36 forests and many mountains on the route. Not only places related to Krishna but also visit temples and places related to many gods and goddesses as well as the Yamuna River.
Most of the devotees do this yatra barefoot which takes more than 1 month or more. Pilgrims come to the same place where they have started their trip. Due to lack of time, a yatra by car or bus is also very famous to cover in 7-10 days depending on the places covered in the itinerary. You can also do some short-duration Brij Parikrama at your convenience. Find details: https://mathura.nic.in/brij-parikrama.
Find this too: Chardham Yatra Package from Delhi
Braj 84 Kos Yatra Package from Delhi- Day Wise Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up in New Delhi NCR and drive to Mathura
The trip will start from Delhi in the early morning and stop at the First point of the trip in Mathura. Delhi to Mathura distance is 190 km approx and takes 3-4 hours to reach. After arrival, check in the hotel and be ready for a full day of sightseeing with a visit to famous temples.
Places covered: Vishram Ghat for Yamuna Poojan, Dwarkadhish temple, Krishna Janmsthan Temple, Birla Temple, Keshav Dev Temple, Dhruv Teela Maholi, Tapovan Gayatri Temple, Evening visit to Jaipur Temple, Kanch Temple, Jamai Thakur, Sitaram Temple.
Note: This is a customized yatra package and can start from any location that you want. We offer this package from Delhi NCR region. You can also book Tempo Traveller in Noida for 7 7-day Braj 84 Kos yatra package.
Day 2: Mathura to Vrindavan
Today, you will visit all the famous temples in Vrindavan such as Banke Bihari Temple, Nidhi Van, Radha Raman Temple, Char Dham Temple, and Shahji Temple and in the evening visit Prem Mandir and spend 1-2 hours here for a great evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Vrindavan.
Char Dham is one of the most beautiful temples in Vrindavan spread across 28 acres, with four main temples inside the premises: Shiv Dham Radha Krishan Dham, Shani Dham and Vaishno Devi Dham.
Day 3: A Trip around Vrindavan
Post breakfast, the yatra will continue with a visit to Govardhan Parvat. Perform your prayers and rituals here and after that visit Daan Ghati Temple, Manasi Ganga, Jatipura, Shyam Kund Radha Kund, Kusum Sarovar, Adibadrinath Temple, Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple and Kedarnath Temple. Stay overnight in Kaman.
Day 4: Kaman-Barsana-Nandgaon-Kokilavan
After breakfast, proceed to the yatra. Today you will visit many places which include Radha Rani Village- Barsana and Shree Krishna Childhood Village- Nandgaon.
Places Covered: Shri Ji temple, Shri Maan Mandir, Rangji Mahal, Shri Nand Yashoda Bhawan, Kokila Van Dham, Kot Van, Shri Garun Govind Temple, Koshi and Phalen
Day 5: Bhandrivan- Gokul
The highlight of today’s trip will be exploring Gokul.
Places Covered: Lohavan, Bhadravan, Mat Van, Tapovan, Bel Van, Radha Rani Temple, Raman Reti, Dauji, Mahadev, Brahmand Ghat Pagal Baba Temple, and Chaurashi Khamba Temple in Gokul Dham
Stay Overnight in Gokul.
Day 6: Sightseeing near Gokul and Mathura
Today visit Khelnavan, Viharvan, Akshay Vat, Cheer Ghat, Katyayani Devi, Kacch Van Bihari Darshan and Kaliya Nag Daman.
Stay Overnight in Mathura.
Day 7: Govardhan Parikrama and Back to Delhi
Do Yamuna worship in Vrindavan and Govadhan parikrama. Explore shopping markets in Vrindavan and depart back to Delhi.
Suggested Read: Delhi to Kedarnath Yatra Preparation
How to prepare for this sacred journey in Braj Bhoomi?
It is a 7-day long journey and includes visits to various places back and forth which needs proper planning, packing for a good experience of yatra.
Clothing- Mostly the yatra time is in early summer, so wear light, comfortable and cotton clothes and suitable for temples visit and walking.
Keep Essentials- Pack personal medicines, toiletries, water bottles, light snacks, energy bars, umbrellas, caps and sunscreen to keep you safe from sunstroke and dehydration.
Footwear- It is a must to wear very comfortable shoes or any kind of footwear as the yatra will need too much walk. These should be easy to wear as well as you have to visit various temples.
Vehicle- If you are not planning for Yatra by foot, must rent a comfortable vehicle with good leg space and comfy seats to stay non-tiring throughout the journey. For such long journeys, Luxury Tempo Traveller on Rent in very suitable and flexible too with multi-seating options.
Things to do during Journey
As you can see from the itinerary and list of places, this yatra is completely devotional, so try to keep away from distractions. Be attentive to explore places and stories of Krishna, do rituals, fast, prayers, bhajans and donations.
FAQ for Braj Chaurasi Kos Parikrama
- How many days are required to do Braj 84 Kos yatra parikrama?
Generally, it takes 1 month to do parikrama by barefoot, but with a vehicle like a car or bus, it takes 7-10 days and covers all places in 84 Kos of Braj Bhoomi.
2. Which villages will come in the Braj Chaurasi Kos Parikrama?
The Parikrama includes all the major sites of Braj, which are spread across Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Nandgaon, Barsana, Gokul, and about 250+ villages. Some of them are Gokul, Kosi, kamyavan, Mahavan, Baldev etc.
3. How many temples are there in Braj Parikrama Tour?
There are around 50 to 300 temples with some big names such as Banke Bihari, Madan Mohan, Radha Raman, and Govind Dev, and the Chardham Temples. Apart from these, there are countless small shrines on the route.
4. Is Braj 84 Kos Parikrama Yatra difficult?
It is a yatra of about 252 km which needs patience. It is not that difficult in terms of climbing some altitude, but it takes time to cover all places by foot.
5. Does the Braj Chaurasi Kos yatra happen only once in a year?
Yes, The Parikrama is organized once in a year during early summer, but sometimes, it also happens after Dusshera.
6. How to Book 84 Kos Yatra package?
To book an 84 Kos Yatra package from your city, contact a reliable travel agency who has experience of this yatra and knows well about the places to cover. It is suggested to start the yatra from Mathura or Vrindavan. To Book Braj Chaurasi kos parikrama package, call us today and get the best deal and trusted service.
