About Uttar Pradesh
Mathura and Vrindavan are about 1,000 km from Rajkot by road; Ayodhya and Varanasi are around 1,500 km. A road yatra takes several days each way, with overnight halts, and suits groups who want one vehicle and driver throughout.
Many families prefer to fly or take a train for the long-distance leg. For those travelling by road from Rajkot, we plan the route, halts and daily driving times so the journey is comfortable.
Where to go
Places
The main pilgrimage and heritage towns.
- AyodhyaShri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and the Saryu ghats. Guide
- VaranasiKashi Vishwanath, the ghats and the evening Ganga aarti. Guide
- Mathura & VrindavanShri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Banke Bihari and Prem Mandir. Guide
- PrayagrajThe Triveni Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.
- AgraThe Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, about an hour from Mathura.
Suggested road trips
- Braj yatra (6–7 days)Rajkot – Udaipur or Jaipur (halt) – Mathura – Vrindavan – Govardhan – Agra – return. See plan
- Ayodhya–Kashi yatra (10–12 days)A long road yatra with halts, covering Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Varanasi. See plan
Best time to visit
October to March. North Indian summers are very hot, and winter mornings can be foggy.
Distance from Rajkot
Mathura about 1,000 km; Ayodhya and Varanasi about 1,500 km. Plan 2–3 days of driving each way. Distances and times are approximate.
Travel tips
- Plan long road yatras with daily drives of 8–10 hours at most.
- Interstate permits for each state are listed in your quote.
- Winter fog can slow highway travel in December and January.