6 Reasons That Will Entice You To Visit Mathura In Winter Season

by Manish Kumar Marketing Head

The holy city of Mathura in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Invariably it is home to many temples and other pilgrim spots. During the months of Holi and Janmashtami, forget staying in hotels in Mathura, all the 3-star hotels in Faridabad too remains packed with tourists. Thus, visiting in winter season is a better idea because:

1. Easy availability of hotels

Winter months is an offseason in terms of religious festivals where lakhs of devotees come to the city to pay homage to their gods and goddesses. Hence, it may not be a problem to book hotels even 2-3 days in advance. You will easily get affordable hotels on Mathura road.

2. Sublime weather

Summer can get really hot and humid in the city of Mathura. Lakhs of tourists make the matters worse. The average maximum temperature in winters hovers around 32 degree Celsius while the minimum can dip as low as 2-3 degree Celsius. Relatively cooler temperature makes the weather perfect for sightseeing.

3. Perfect time for senior citizens and disabled people

In summer times, especially during Holi and Janmashtami, visiting temples in scorching heat becomes very difficult for young people itself. The lesser crowd and optimum temperature make winter season a perfect time to visit the holy city of Mathura with senior citizens and physically challenged groups so that they can visit all the temples and performs their religious rituals.

4. Budget-friendly

Since the peak season is from March to August, winter is considered an offbeat month for tourism in Mathura. You will be able to complete your Mathura tour at half the price you would have incurred during the months of Holi and Janmashtami. Air travel is fairly cheap and rooms are sold at discounted prices.

5. Easy to do sightseeing

During winters, the rays of the sun aren’t scorching and irritating as it is during summers. You can easily visit all the temples and enjoy its ambience at a shorter span of time since you won’t be getting tired and dehydrated due to screeching heat.

6. Less crowd at tourist spots

Mathura is full of temples and other religious sites, from Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Dwarkadhish Temple to Radha Kund and Govardhan Hills. But during the peak summer season, it may not be possible to visit all the sites due to the huge number of devotees. If you want to visit these religious places at one go then you must come to Mathura in the winter months.

Mathura is one of the holiest places in India, especially for Hindu people. At least once in a lifetime, one must visit it. So, don’t wait for the summers to kick in, book your tickets, pack your bags and enjoy a beautiful visit to Mathura in winters with your family.