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Major city · India

Barsana and Nandgaon

Spend a day exploring Barsana and Nandgaon from Vrindavan; one night in a local guesthouse if you want a relaxed pace.

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Barsana and Nandgaon are twin villages in Braj, Uttar Pradesh, each with a key Krishna‑related temple. They are close enough to be visited in a single day, but a night adds flexibility for festival crowds.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (high heat, festival crowds)
Airport
LKO
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Barsana and Nandgaon: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Barsana and Nandgaon100 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Barsana and Nandgaon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Radha's birthplace (Barsana)Nanda's residence (Nandgaon)Lathmar Holi festival
Airports
LKO Lucknow Airport (about 2 h drive; check local taxi rates)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    42°C (108°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest May (42°C (108°F)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Barsana and Nandgaon: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C (72°F)

8°C (46°F)

5 rd

Feb

26°C (79°F)

11°C (52°F)

4 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

16°C (61°F)

5 rd

Apr

38°C (100°F)

21°C (70°F)

6 rd

May

42°C (108°F)

26°C (79°F)

7 rd

Jun

38°C (100°F)

28°C (82°F)

8 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Aug

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

9 rd

Sep

34°C (93°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

5 rd

Nov

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

4 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Taxi from Vrindavan (~1 h) is easiest; public bus to Kosi then tempo (8 km) is cheaper but slower. Walks between temples are short.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Vrindavan

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Taxi 1 h from Barsana or bus 1 h 30 min

Major Krishna sites; combine with Barsana if time permits.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Local guesthouses

basic rooms, often run by temples; book ahead during festivals (check)

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Tea with snacks at a temple stall₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
Local transport (tempo or auto‑rickshaw)₹150–₹300 (≈ US$2–4) per ride

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for tourists; watch for crowded festivals, keep valuables secure, and use registered transport.
  • Lathmar Holi draws large crowds in February; expect queues.
  • Temple opening hours vary; confirm before arrival.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire
101
All services
112

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Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire101
  • All services112

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Barsana and Nandgaon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (high heat, festival crowds) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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