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Location : Uttar Pradesh
Population : 10536
Major attraction : Baldeo Temple
Languages : Hindi, English
Best Visiting Period : Throughout the year
Baldeo, a destination which is situated at a short distance from Mathura, is a name after Balram who was the brother of Krishna. A place called Mahavan is also located nearby.
Major attractions :
Baldeo Temple : Dedicated to Lord Balram, this sacred place was constructed by Shyam Das. The temple is as old as 200 years; the image of the deity Balram is installed along with Revati, his beloved wife. You will not find any difficulty in finding this revered place as it is situated right in the center of the destination.
Kshir Sagar : Another attraction that can become part of your tour is Kshir Sagar. Also called Balbhadra Kund; it is the place at which the sacred image of Balram was found. The image was later installed at Baldeo Temple.
Daujee ka Huranga : Famous for the celebration of Holi festival, this tourist attraction is visited by a large congregation of people who visit the place for playing Holi here.
Accommodation :
A large number of budget and luxury hotels are available at Mathura which you can book at reasonable prices. Several hotels are also present at places like Vrindavan, Gokul etc.
Cities Nearby :
Mathura lies at a distance of 20 kilometers while Mahavan is at about 9 kilometers. |