Braj

Braj is a region of India between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, in the southwestern parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.

Agra

Agra is a city around 200 km from Delhi, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort.

Fatehpur Sikri

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Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 40 km away from Agra.

Aligarh

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Aligarh, a city in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its locks as well as the Aligarh Muslim University.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Mathura and Vrindavan.

Mathura is a city and the administrative headquarters of Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 162 kilometres south-east of Delhi; and about 15 kilometres from the town of Vrindavan.

Vrindavan

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Vrindavan, also spelled Brindavan, is a holy town at the banks of the Yamuna River, in the Braj region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Etawah

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Etawah is a city in western Uttar Pradesh, famous for its lion safari, as well as the Chambal River valley that houses various endangered species.

Kannauj

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Kannauj is a town on the Ganges in western Uttar Pradesh, in a culturally transient zone between the Braj and Awadh regions.

Barsana and Nandgaon

Barsana and Nandgaon are twin villages in the Braj region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Barsana is considered as the birthplace of Radha, one of the consorts of Krishna. Nandgaon is said to be the residence of Krishna's foster father, Nanda.