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Mayapur & Nabadwip travel guide

Chaitanya’s birthplace and ISKCON’s HQ

Best time
Oct–Mar
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹600–4,500
Food a day
₹150–800
Nearest railhead
6 km away
Nearest airport
130 km away

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About Mayapur & Nabadwip

The birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu on the Ganga — ISKCON’s world headquarters with the giant Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, kirtan-filled temples, and old Nabadwip across the river.

Things to do in Mayapur & Nabadwip

  1. Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir

    2 h · Free

    The main ISKCON temple with aratis through the day.

  2. Temple of the Vedic Planetarium

    1 h · Free

    One of the world’s largest temple domes.

  3. Yogapith

    30 min · Free

    Birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

  4. Ganga Boat to Nabadwip

    1 h · ₹50 entry

    Ferry across to the old temple town.

Where to stay in Mayapur & Nabadwip

  • ISKCON guesthouses

    ₹600–3,000

    Several guesthouses inside the campus.

What to eat

  • Govinda’s & prasadam hall

    restaurant · veg

    Sattvic meals and sweets.

Good to know

  • Gaura Purnima (Feb–Mar) is the main festival.
  • Nabadwip Dham station is across the river.

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