Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan 2027 in Mathura and Vrindavan: weekend guide and things to do

Name: Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan 2027
Start: 2027-03-15
End: 2027-03-23
Location: Temples of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana

15 to 23 March 2027 · ProvisionalMathura and Vrindavan, India

Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan is the reason for the trip, but most visitors have extra days in Mathura and Vrindavan. This guide pairs the event with day trips, evenings and rainy-day plans.

Tours in Mathura and Vrindavan Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Celebrations in the Braj region last a week, with Lathmar Holi in Barsana before the main day.
Wear old clothes, protect your eyes and phone, and go with a trusted guide.

Airport to Temples of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana

Delhi (DEL) is 3 hours by road; Agra (AGR) is 1 hour. Fast trains run from Delhi to Mathura Junction in under 2 hours.

Hire a driver; traffic is heavy.

Public transport directions to Temples of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Vrindavan guesthouses	Ashram stays.
Mid-range	Mathura hotels	Near the station.
Splurge	Agra	Big hotels 1 hour away.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel Brijwasi Royal
Mid-range: The Radha Ashok
Splurge: The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra

Links search the nights from 14 March to 24 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual visit schedule for 15 to 23 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

The main day

Monday 15 March

Build the day around the event itself. Arrive early for the best spots.

FreeVishram Ghat aarti on the Yamuna.
EatMathura peda sweet shops Milk sweets

The day before or after

Use the second day for the city and a half-day tour.

Half-dayTaj Mahal sunrise tour Half day · Family
From Agra.
EatBrijwasi Sweets and thali

Day trip

A full day out of the city.

Full dayHoli festival tour in Braj Full day
Lathmar Holi in Barsana and the temples.

Evenings

After dark.

After darkEvening aarti.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Taj Mahal sunrise tour

From Agra.

See times and prices

ISKCON temple.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Holi festival tour in Braj

Lathmar Holi in Barsana and the temples.

See times and prices

After dark

Evening aarti.

3 tours worth booking for Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan

Tour	Length	Good for
Taj Mahal sunrise tour	Half day	Families
Vrindavan temples walk	Half day	Everyone
Holi festival tour in Braj	Full day	Everyone

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Mathura peda sweet shops Milk sweets
Brijwasi Sweets and thali

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Government Museum Mathura.

Getting around on event days

Autos and hired cars; crowds during Holi are huge. Wear old clothes and protect phones.

Day trips from Mathura and Vrindavan

Agra: 1 hour
Delhi: 3 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan 2027?

The next edition is 15 to 23 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Temples of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana?

Delhi (DEL) is 3 hours by road; Agra (AGR) is 1 hour. Fast trains run from Delhi to Mathura Junction in under 2 hours. Hire a driver; traffic is heavy.

Where should I stay for Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan?

For most visitors the best base is Mathura hotels: Near the station.

What else can we do around Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan?

Good short outings in Mathura and Vrindavan include Taj Mahal sunrise tour, Vrindavan temples walk. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan?

Family-friendly picks: Taj Mahal sunrise tour. ISKCON temple.

How far is Temples of Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana from Mathura and Vrindavan centre?

About 10 km in a straight line. Hire a driver; traffic is heavy.

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