Govardhan Restaurant (opposite the Daan Ghati temple)
Thali, snacks and sweets, affordable
पूंछरी का लौठा
Punchari ka Lautha
The 'tail' of Giriraj and the shrine of Lautha Baba, the friend who stayed behind.
TempleGovardhanPunchari ka Lautha (Lautha Baba)
The story: The friend who waits at the tail of Giriraj
Local tradition says that Giriraj lies like a peacock or a cow, with Mansi Ganga at the neck and Radha Kund at the mouth, and Punchari at the tail (puchh). Lautha was a friend of Krishna who stayed here, sitting at the tail, when Krishna left Braj for Dwarka. People bring offerings and ask Lautha to keep their prayers waiting for Krishna's return.
This is entirely local. It is not in the Bhagavatam. Treat it as folk faith: part of the way Braj people keep Krishna close even when the stories end.
Where this is told
- Local tradition only
History
- A small shrine at the southern end of the Govardhan ridge, near the Rajasthan border. Details: check locally.
What to see
- The Lautha shrine
- The peacocks and the quiet end of the hill
Key festivals
- Jun to Jul: Guru Purnima
Timings and rules
| Summer darshan | Daylight |
|---|---|
| Winter darshan | Daylight |
| Closed | Unknown |
| Dress code | Modest. |
| Photos and phones | Fine outside. |
Informal. Check locally.
Parking and getting there
Parking
Roadside.
Charge: Check locally.
Restrictions
- Check locally
Cab drop and walk
Drop: At the shrine road.
Walk: A few minutes.
Town-wide parking and transport rules: Govardhan guide.
Distances and nearby places
| From Mathura Junction | About 32 km |
|---|---|
| From Banke Bihari, Vrindavan | About 35 km |
| From Delhi Airport (IGI) | About 185 km |
Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and diversions.
Practical tips
Timing and crowds
Best time: Early morning.
Crowds: Light.
Monkeys: Yes.
Comfort
Footwear: Check locally.
Toilets: Limited.
Accessibility: Check locally.
Scams to avoid
- Few
Where to eat nearby
Krishna Bhojanalay (near Govardhan hill)
Rotis, curries and rice
Radha Ashtami Bhojanalay and Shree Radha Bhojanalay (near Radha Kund)
Simple Braj veg meals
Shree Krishna Prasad (near Shyam Kund)
Prasad and quick snacks
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 is it called the tail?
Local tradition imagines Giriraj as a peacock or cow; Punchari is the tail.
Check locally
- Everything: timings, parking, road
- History
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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