Introduction
The magical land of Lord Krishna invokes you to take a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mathura. Situated on the west banks of the sacred Yamuna it is fifty-six kilometers away from Agra and is at a distance of hundred and forty five kilometers from Delhi. A one-day trip to the sacred city of Mathura from the Taj Mahal's Agra is a superb idea to unfurl the religious and cultural heritage of the country. Mathura is amongst the most ancient cities of India. Earlier it was center of the world trade owing to its strategic location. This makes it a potpourri of various cultures. What makes it even more visited is the fact that it is the supposed birthplace of Lord Krishna. The Throughout the year the devotees of lord flock to the holy land. The fairs and festivities that seem to be unending at Mathura attract people from across India and other parts of the world as well.

The city of Mathura is dotted with several important landmark spots associated with the life and times of Lord Krishna. The birthplace of the deity Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi carries the illustrated and written story of the lord's birth. Here the birth anniversary of the lord Janamashtami is celebrated in an ear splitting manner. Each year the birth of the lord is symbolically reenacted. The ground on which the almighty fought and defeated Kansa is referred to as the Rangbhoomi. It is situated right opposite the city's post office. The divine city has an amazing array of picturesque ghats. Amongst the most popular ones is the Vishramghat. It was on this bathing ghat that the lord is believed to have rested (vishram) after putting an end to the life to Kansa. In the evenings the scene at the ghat is spectacular. The innumerable floating diyas present a breathtakingly beautiful sight. It is certainly not to be missed. Here you may even venture out on a boat ride. The number of devotees of Lord Krishna is overwhelming in Mathura. You too may take a holy dip at any of the ghats. The skyline of the temple town has several spires, which make a beautiful sight. Though the city is sacred for the followers of Buddhism and jainism too. Amongst the followers of Hinduism also the Pashupati sect (worshippers of Lord Shiva) too the city is popular too. The Dwarkadhish temple, the Kansa Qila, the Sati Burj and the Jama Masjid are other must visits of the magical land of Mathura.

On your way back home do not forget to pick up the textiles and other local handicraft items for your near and dear ones. Though the town is world renowned for the charming combinations of the gorgeous glass beads, beads in wood, stringing glass with the tulsi and the Rudraksha that can be bought to enhance the beauty of your neck. The Rudraksha necklace comprises of the sacred seeds with divine links to Lord Shiva.

The trip to the marvelous land of Mathura promises to be a memorable as well as religiously elevating one. What are you waiting for? The beauty of the Taj Mahal followed by the magic of Mathura indicates great vacation ahead