In Mathura, the most visited temples include Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple, and Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple. In Vrindavan, top temples are Banke Bihari Temple, Prem Mandir, ISKCON Vrindavan, Radha Raman Temple, Nidhivan, Radha Damodar Temple, and Madan Mohan Temple. These temples are deeply connected to the life and leelas of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani.

The best time to visit is between October and March, when the weather is pleasant and ideal for walking around temple areas. The most spiritually vibrant times are during Krishna Janmashtami, Radhashtami, Holi, and the entire Kartik month, especially Kartik Purnima, when thousands of devotees visit the temples for darshan and parikrama.

Yes, most temples are open daily. General darshan timings are from 5:00 or 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and again from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Some temples, like Banke Bihari, have specific darshan hours and curtain rituals where darshan happens in short intervals. It's always best to check the timing for each temple in advance, especially during festivals.

In most temples, mobile phones, photography, and video recording are not allowed inside the sanctum to maintain the spiritual environment and avoid crowding. Security checks are common at major temples like Krishna Janmabhoomi and Prem Mandir, where lockers or cloakrooms may be available for safe storage.

Yes, many temples conduct daily aartis (morning, mid-day, and evening), and tourists are welcome to attend. During festivals, temples organize special bhajans, processions, flower decorations, and prasadam distribution. Prem Mandir is known for its stunning evening light show, and Banke Bihari Temple draws massive crowds during Jhulan Yatra and Holi celebrations.