Braj: Mathura & Vrindavan · Radha's village and its Holi
Barsana group trip guide
Barsana: Radha's village and its Holi in Braj: Mathura & Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. From Agra it is 99 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Agra costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Agra
- 99 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- October to March (Lathmar Holi in February–March)
- Fare from Agra
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL)
Barsana is revered as the village of Radha; the Shri Radha Rani temple crowns its hill.
Before Holi, Barsana and nearby Nandgaon play the famous Lathmar Holi, when the women of the village chase the men with sticks.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Barsana from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Varanasi → Barsana
₹40,700–50,300
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 694 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A Braj day with Govardhan and Vrindavan; in Holi week it is one of the most sought-after trips in north India.
Temples & pilgrimage
How far is Barsana
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 694 km | 14–15 h | – |
| Lucknow | 421 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Agra | 99 km | 2–3 h | – |
| Ghaziabad | 150 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Prayagraj | 570 km | 11–13 h | – |
Group fares from Agra
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March (Lathmar Holi in February–March).
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Photographers.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Barsana
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL).
- Nearest railway station: Mathura Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Barsana
Approved operators who take groups to Barsana. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Rishabh Motors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
150 km by road from Barsana
1 vehicle · 28 seats
Akansha mobility solutions
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Serves Barsana
1 vehicle · 17 seats
New Puhana bus service
Vehicle Owner
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Serves Barsana
Fleet details on request
Sidhu Travels
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Chandigarh
Serves Barsana
1 vehicle · 66 seats
prajapati tour and traveles
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Serves Barsana
1 vehicle · 20 seats
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Agra se Barsana kitne km hai? (How far is Barsana from Agra?)
99 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Barsana ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Agra (99 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Barsana cost?
Round trip from Agra with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Barsana?
1 day. With the drive from Agra, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A Braj day with Govardhan and Vrindavan; in Holi week it is one of the most sought-after trips in north India.
When is the best time to visit Barsana?
October to March (Lathmar Holi in February–March).
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Barsana from abroad?
Nearest airport: Agra (AGR) or Delhi (DEL). Nearest railway station: Mathura Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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