Parikrama & Yatra • Vrindavan
Vrindavan Panchkosi Parikrama: 10 KM Sacred Route, Ghats & Rules
Step-by-step route directions for the 10 km circumambulation around Vrindavan, starting at Keshi Ghat and passing ancient riverfront temples.
The Sanctity of Vrindavan’s 5 Kos Circuit
The Panchkosi Parikrama of Vrindavan covers approximately 10 kilometers, encircling the holy township where Lord Krishna performed His childhood pastimes. According to the Skanda Purana, walking this circuit clears the mind and awakens pure divine love.
1. Starting at Keshi Ghat
Pilgrims conventionally begin at dawn at Keshi Ghat, where Lord Krishna bathed after liberating the horse demon Keshi.
2. Sacred Stops: Chir Ghat & Gopeshwar Mahadev
The route passes the sacred Kadamba tree at Chir Ghat and the ancient temple of Lord Shiva as Gopeshwar Mahadev, concluding along Raman Reti back to the Yamuna.
What is Teerthak & How It Inspires Your Pilgrimage
Teerthak is India's dedicated digital pilgrimage companion for Braj Dham (Vrindavan, Mathura, Govardhan, Barsana, and Gokul). Built with deep reverence for sacred traditions and zero commercial ads, Teerthak empowers pilgrims with:
- Offline 10 KM GPS Tracking: Turn-by-turn navigation along quiet riverfront paths without consuming mobile data.
- Ghat History Audio Guides: Instant lore for Keshi Ghat, Chir Ghat, and Gopeshwar Mahadev.
- Aarti Timing Milestones: Alerts helping you reach Keshi Ghat in time for the grand evening Yamuna Aarti.
Sources and Editorial Safeguards
Sources and editorial note: Timings and festival schedules are compiled from official temple trusts, Mathura district administration circulars, and verified local Sevayat panchang records. Teerthak does not publish ratings or unsupported rankings. Pilgrims are advised to verify timings during special festival tithis.