Mathura
India · Uttar PradeshIN
City in Uttar Pradesh, India
Mathura is a city and the administrative headquarters of Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 162 kilometres (101 mi) south-east of Delhi; and about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the town of Vrindavan. In ancient times, Mathura was an economic hub, located at the junction of important caravan routes. The 2011 Census of India estimated the population of Mathura at 441,894.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 330,511
- Coordinates
- 27.503, 77.672
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 181 m
Overview of Mathura
Part of Uttar Pradesh, India, Mathura is a sizeable city. The headcount is close to 330,511. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, nature and adventure.
Things to do in Mathura
Culture in Mathura
(5)Culture lovers get Monuments, Mosques, Museums, Religious Sites and Statues. It is a direct read of Mathura's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Mathura
(4)Under nature, Mathura is tagged with Natural Places, Nature, Rivers and Scenic Roads. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mathura.
Adventure in Mathura
(2)On the adventure side, Mathura offers Climbing and Shooting Ranges. Everything listed here comes from what Mathura is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Mathura
(1)Mathura's family entries include Playgrounds. All of it is drawn from Mathura's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Mathura
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Mathura: Festival. Everything listed here comes from what Mathura is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Mathura
(1)Sports in Mathura covers Biking. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mathura.
Best time to visit Mathura
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Getting to Mathura rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Mathura that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mathura known for?
- Mathura is mainly a destination for culture, nature and adventure, set in Uttar Pradesh, India with around 330,511 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mathura?
- You can plan around Monuments, Mosques, Museums, Religious Sites and Statues in Mathura. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mathura?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Mathura located?
- Administratively, Mathura sits in Uttar Pradesh, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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