Nandgaon market stalls
No named eatery could be found for Nandgaon. Ask your driver, or eat in Barsana (about 8 km)
पावन सरोवर
Pavan Sarovar
The 'pure lake' where Krishna brought the cows to drink.
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The story: The watering place of Nanda's herds
Pavan Sarovar is a large stepped tank outside Nandgaon. Tradition says Krishna would bring the cows here after grazing and that the tank was filled with the water of the heavenly rivers for the holy purpose. The lake appears in Braj parikrama texts as one of the 'kunds' of Nandgaon.
The pastimes of the cowherd boys with the herds are in Srimad Bhagavatam 10.15 and 10.18 (grazing, the demon Dhenuka, the forest fire), but this lake is not named in the text. Treat it as local tradition.
Where this is told
- Srimad Bhagavatam 10.15: the forest lilas of the cowherd boys
- Site identification is local tradition
History
- The stepped sandstone tank was restored in the 18th and 19th centuries. Patron: check locally.
What to see
- The stepped kund
- Peacocks and cows
- Evening lamps
Key festivals
- Oct to Nov: Kartik lamps
Timings and rules
| Summer darshan | Daytime |
|---|---|
| Winter darshan | Daytime |
| Closed | None known |
| Dress code | Modest. |
| Photos and phones | Fine. |
Not verified.
Parking and getting there
Parking
Roadside near the kund.
Charge: Check locally.
Restrictions
- Holi closures
Cab drop and walk
Drop: Roadside.
Walk: 2 to 5 minutes.
Town-wide parking and transport rules: Nandgaon guide.
Distances and nearby places
| From Mathura Junction | About 55 km |
|---|---|
| From Banke Bihari, Vrindavan | About 55 km |
| From Delhi Airport (IGI) | About 150 km |
Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and diversions.
Practical tips
Timing and crowds
Best time: Early morning or evening.
Crowds: Light.
Monkeys: Some.
Comfort
Footwear: Not needed.
Toilets: None known.
Accessibility: Steps.
Scams to avoid
- Few
Where to eat nearby
Kachori-aloo stalls near the Shri Radha Rani (Shriji) temple
Early-morning kachori with aloo sabzi, and bedai with jalebi in the main market. Stalls are unnamed
Sweet shops on Temple Road, Barsana
Chilled thandai (ask for no bhang), rabri and peda. No shop names found
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
Is there a ticket?
No ticket known. Check locally.
Check locally
- Timings
- Patron
- Access
Last checked: 2026-10-23. Sources for timings, parking and rules:
Radhe Radhe. Walk with love, we will take care of the road.
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