84 Kos Parikrama
The 84 Kos (approximately 268 km) circumambulation of Braj encompasses the entire sacred land — passing through forests, villages, rivers, and ancient pilgrimage sites.
According to tradition, the 84 Kos Parikrama is the largest and most complete circumambulation of the Braj land. It passes through all the major pilgrimage sites including Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Barsana, Nandgaon, and the twelve sacred forests. Traditionally, this journey is completed on foot over several days.
Places on the Parikrama Route
Vrindavan
The sacred town where, according to tradition, Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Vrindavan is home t…
Mathura
Traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura is one of the seven sacred cities …
Govardhan
The sacred hill that, according to tradition, Lord Krishna lifted to protect the people of Braj. Gov…
Barsana
Traditionally regarded as the hometown of Shri Radha Rani. The hilltop Radha Rani temple, known as L…
Nandgaon
Traditionally believed to be the village of Nand Baba, the foster father of Lord Krishna. The Nand B…
Gokul-Mahavan
According to tradition, Gokul is where the infant Krishna was brought by Vasudev across the Yamuna. …
Raval
Traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Shri Radha Rani. This small village is an important pilg…
Bhandirvan
One of the twelve sacred forests of Braj. Traditionally associated with the place where, according t…
Kokilavan
A serene forest that forms part of the 84 Kos Parikrama. According to tradition, this is where Lord …
Belvan
One of the twelve sacred forests of Braj, known for its bel (wood apple) trees. Traditionally regard…
Bahulavan
A sacred forest associated with the story of the cow Bahula and her calf, as described in traditiona…
Kamyavan
Traditionally known as the forest of fulfilled desires. Kamyavan is considered one of the larger and…
Madhuvan
The first of the twelve sacred forests of Braj. According to tradition, this forest is associated wi…
Parasauli
A village in the Braj region associated with the Raas Leela traditions. According to devotional lite…
Lohvan
One of the twelve sacred forests, traditionally associated with the story of the demon Lohasura. Thi…