Kartik, also called Damodar month, is the holiest month in Vrindavan. Every evening pilgrims offer little ghee lamps to Damodar and the ghats glow along the Yamuna.
Over three days we do the Vrindavan parikrama, sit for the Damodarashtakam at Radha Damodar temple, offer deep daan at Keshi Ghat and spend a day at Govardhan.
Seasonal: Kartik runs from Sharad Purnima to Kartik Purnima (October to November).
Best for: Those who come for Damodar month and its evening kirtans.
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrive and deep daan
- Vrindavan parikrama
- Radha Damodar Temple
- Keshi Ghat deep daan
- Day 2
The Goswami temples
- Radha Raman Temple
- Radha Gopinath
- Radha Govind Dev ji
- Evening kirtan
- Day 3
Govardhan
- Govardhan
- Radha Kund deep daan
- Return to Vrindavan
What is included
- Cab all 3 days
- Guide
- 2 nights stay
- Sattvik meals
- Lamps for deep daan
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- A shawl, since evenings by the river are cool
- Modest clothes for the ghats
- Small change for offerings
Two ways to take this tour
Places on this route
Questions, answered
When does Kartik run?
From Sharad Purnima to Kartik Purnima, in October and November. Exact 2027 dates are on the Braj calendar page.
Are lamps included?
Lamps for deep daan are part of the plan. Personal offerings are yours to choose.
How do I book this tour?
Open the tour in the app and choose a group date or a private day. You can also write to us on WhatsApp and we will set it up with you.