Visit Govardhan
Hotel Sevakunj Govardhan
A wonderful place to stay is the Hotel Sevakunj, situated approximately 100 meters away from the temple. The comfortable rooms with a beautiful view of Giriraj Govardhan are on the Parikrama Marg.
Address:
Govardhan Aniyor Parikrama Marg,
Goverdhan Gorwan,
Uttar Pradesh 281502
Phone: +91 82731 98568
Email: sevakunj.hotel@gmail.com
Website: www.hotelsevakunjgovardhan.com
Shri Radha Brij Vasundhara Resort & Spa
Shri Radha Brij Vasundhara Resort & Spa, Mathura, is the most comfortable place to stay at Govardhan in a resort setting with gardens and a lot of open space. Located just 1.7 km away from ISKCON Govardhan on the Parikrama Marg.
Address:
Govardhan Aniyor Parikrama Marg,
Bhagosa, Uttar Pradesh 281502
Phone: +91 7500278777 / +91 81 9108 2226
Gopal Dham Guest House Govardhan
Gopal Dham is situated very close to the Govardhan Parikrama Marg Near Daan ghati tample, behind Hotel Sevakunj about 150 meters from ISKCON Govardhan.
Address:
Krishna Vihar Colony,
Badi Parikrama Marg, Govardhan,
Uttar Pradesh 281502
Phone: +91 73107 54410
Etiquette to be Observed in Sri Govardhan Dham
- Rickshaws: Always fix the fare in advance. Never fight with the rickshaw driver. In case of dispute, get help from a local devotee. Brahmacharis must never ride with a woman. Women should never ride alone after dark.
- Temples: It is appropriate to give donations when visiting temples. If you are harassed by aggressive people or guides, ignore them or give a small donation and move on. Do not get into an argument with them. Photography is prohibited in many temples, so always inquire before taking a photo. Never wear shoes in a temple. Some temples do not even permit the wearing of socks. Do not carry your shoes into any temple, even in a bag.
- Parikrama: Do not engage in careless conversation with strangers and take care of your belongings, always keep a good state of mind and it is better to do parikrama in groups. Do not throw trash or waste around, and always keep the parikrama path clean. Do not take any Govardhan shilas from the foothills or surroundings of Govardhan Hill.
- Dress Code: Women should wear a sari or culturally appropriate, chaste clothing. In this area of India, it is inappropriate for women to expose their legs. Women should wear sufficient clothing while bathing in the Yamuna River, Kundas or any public place. Men should wear dhotis and kurtas.
- Moral Code and Behavior: We represent Srila Prabhupada. To preserve and protect the reputation of the temple and our movement, we humbly request men and women not to loosely associate with each other. Illicit relations are offensive in the dhama. Women especially should be on guard in dealings with local men.
- Intoxicants: Beware of anyone selling or offering drugs or other forms of intoxication. It is an offense to Guru and the dham to use intoxicants here. Additionally, India has severe drug laws. Legal consequences of drug use include imprisonment and not being allowed to visit India again.
Environmental Awareness / Dhama Seva
Be mindful when disposing of bottles, plastic bags, disposable diapers and other such trash. Throwing such non-decomposable waste in the dham results in dham aparadh, so please avoid such littering. Whenever possible, recycle. Use cloth bags when buying fruits and vegetables. Let us all collectively endeavor to keep Govardhan clean.
- Do not allow strangers in your room.
- Keep your room locked and whenever possible, use your own lock.
- Keep your passport, money, flight tickets, jewelry, etc. locked.
- Be careful of pickpockets when you are in a crowded place and during the parikrama.
- Do not leave your camera or belongings unattended.
- Always drink bottled or reliably filtered water. Filtered water is available at ISKCON Govardhan. Recycle water bottles or dispose of them responsibly.
- In the event of illness, contact a doctor immediately.
- Do not bathe alone in the Radha Kunda and other kundas. Go with a group. Even if you are a good swimmer, do not venture into deep water.