गोविंद कुंड

Govind Kund

Where Indra and the divine cow Surabhi crowned Krishna as Govinda after the Govardhan Lila.

KundGovardhanKrishna as Govinda

The story: The coronation of Govinda

After seven days under the lifted hill, Indra's storm ended. Indra, ashamed, came with the divine cow Surabhi, bowed to Krishna and bathed him with her milk and the water of the heavenly Ganga, naming him Govinda, the lord of the cows (Srimad Bhagavatam 10.27). The kund of this abhisheka is called Govind Kund and lies near Anyor, close to Govardhan.

Local tradition honours it as the place of that coronation. The Bhagavatam gives the story without naming the lake, so the location is tradition.

Where this is told

Srimad Bhagavatam 10.27: Indra and Surabhi's abhisheka
The kund's location is local tradition

History

A stepped kund near Anyor and Govardhan. Builder and date not documented in the sources found. Check locally.

What to see

The kund and its ghats
Peacocks and cows

Key festivals

Oct to Nov: Govardhan Puja

Timings and rules

Summer darshan	Daylight hours. Check locally
Winter darshan	Daylight hours. Check locally
Closed	Check locally
Dress code	Modest clothing; shoulders and knees covered.
Photos and phones	Not inside any sanctum. Check locally for the rest.

No reliable published timings were found. Check locally.

Parking and getting there

Parking

Roadside near Anyor. Check locally.

Charge: Small. Check locally.

Restrictions

No special rule found. Festival days bring diversions. Check locally

Cab drop and walk

Drop: At the kund.

Walk: A few minutes.

Town-wide parking and transport rules: Govardhan guide.

Distances and nearby places

From Mathura Junction	About 24 km
From Banke Bihari, Vrindavan	About 27 km
From Delhi Airport (IGI)	About 175 km

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and diversions.

Mansi Ganga: 3 km Daan Ghati Temple: 4 km

Practical tips

Timing and crowds

Best time: Morning.

Crowds: Usually light. Heavier on festival days.

Monkeys: Possible. Keep spectacles, phones and food out of sight.

Comfort

Footwear: Leave shoes at the gate or with your driver.

Toilets: Limited. Use facilities before you arrive.

Accessibility: Uneven ground and steps are likely. Check locally.

Scams to avoid

Touts who offer a 'special' puja or darshan for a fee

Where to eat nearby

Govardhan Restaurant (opposite the Daan Ghati temple)

Thali, snacks and sweets, affordable

VegOpposite the Daan Ghati temple. Timings: 8 am to 8 pm per the directory Listed in: Govardhan Yatra restaurant directory (low-trust directory).

Krishna Bhojanalay (near Govardhan hill)

Rotis, curries and rice

Pure vegNear Govardhan hill. Timings: 7 am to 9 pm per the directory Listed in: Govardhan Yatra restaurant directory (low-trust directory).

Radha Ashtami Bhojanalay and Shree Radha Bhojanalay (near Radha Kund)

Simple Braj veg meals

VegNear Radha Kund. Timings: About 7 am to 8:30 pm per the directory Listed in: Govardhan Yatra restaurant directory (low-trust directory).

Shree Krishna Prasad (near Shyam Kund)

Prasad and quick snacks

VegNear Shyam Kund. Timings: 8 am to 8 pm per the directory Listed in: Govardhan Yatra restaurant directory (low-trust directory).

This list comes from desk research in published guides and listings. We have not visited these places for this guide. Walk and drive times are rough, and opening hours, prices and onion/garlic policy can change, so check locally before you go.

Common questions

Why Govinda?

Because Indra and Surabhi crowned Krishna as the lord of the cows.

Check locally

Exact location
Timings
Parking

Last checked: 2026-10-23. Sources for timings, parking and rules:

Srimad Bhagavatam 10.27 (Vedabase)

Radhe Radhe. Walk with love, we will take care of the road.

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