Things to do in Farah, Uttar Pradesh

Farah is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mathura district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

13 places to visit in and around Farah, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Kans Quila · in Mathura
Kans Quila or Kans Kila is a fortified castle located in Mathura, India. The earliest definitive mention of the castle is by Narahara Chakravarti in the 18th century, who described it to be the ruins of Kansa's castle.
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Akbar's tomb · in Kalwari
Akbar's tomb is the mausoleum of the third Mughal emperor Akbar. The tomb was built in 1605–1613 by his son, Jahangir and is situated on 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani · in Kalwari
The Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani or Mariam's tomb is the mausoleum of Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known by the misnomer Jodha Bai, the favorite wife of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
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Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex · in Mathura
Krishna Janmasthan Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Government Museum, Mathura · in Mathura
Government Museum, Mathura, commonly referred to as Mathura museum, is an archaeological museum in Mathura city of Uttar Pradesh state in India. The museum was founded by then collector of the Mathura district, Sir F. S. Growse in 1874.
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Keetham Lake
Sur Sarovar, often referred to as Keetham Lake, is a picturesque lake off the Agra-Delhi national highway. The Agra Bear Rescue Facility, a facility for saving Sloth bears dedicated to rehabilitating previously captured "dancing bears," is located next to it.
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Shahi Eidgah Mosque · in Mathura
Shahi Eidgah Mosque is a 17th-century mosque in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, built under the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1670. It stands adjacent to the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex, a site revered as the birthplace of the Hindu deity Krishna.
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Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura · in Mathura
Shri Dwarkadhish Temple is a Hindu temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. In this historic temple, Krishna is worshipped in his Dwarkanath or Dwarkadhish form along with his feminine counterpart goddess Radha in the form of Radharani.
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Navamohana Krishna Temple
The Navamohana Krishna Temple, also referred to in Sri Vaishnava tradition as Tiruvaipadi, is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet-saints called the Alvars.
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Vishram Ghat · in Mathura
Vishram Ghat is a ghat, a bath and worship place, on the banks of river Yamuna in Mathura, India. The traditional parikrama starts and ends at Vishram Ghat.
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Guru Ka Tal · in Kalwari Wikipedia
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Jama Mosque, Mathura · in Mathura
The Jama Mosque is a historical 17th-century congregational mosque in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Abd-al-Nabi Khan, governor of Mathura during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mathura · in Mathura
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church is an architecturally notable church in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. The design combines Gothic principles, Indian craftsmanship, and a Russian dome.
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Farah by interest

Good with kids: Government Museum, Mathura, Keetham Lake
Temples and places of worship: Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex, Shahi Eidgah Mosque, Dwarkadhish Temple, Mathura, Navamohana Krishna Temple, Vishram Ghat
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Kans Quila, Akbar's tomb, Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, Government Museum, Mathura
Lesser-known places: Navamohana Krishna Temple, Guru Ka Tal, Jama Mosque, Mathura, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mathura

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

How to reach Farah

Nearest railway station: Farah Town (FHT), 2 km away.
Nearest airport: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR), 27 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Farah costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Farah is not included.

Compare Farah with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Farah	–	–	13	₹7,000–₹13,800
Mathura	20 km	Oct–Mar	27	₹7,000–₹13,800
Kalwari	24 km	Oct–Mar	16	₹7,000–₹13,800
Vrindavan	28 km	Oct–Mar	20	₹7,000–₹13,800
Khandauli	26 km	Oct–Mar	25	₹7,000–₹13,800

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What are the best places to visit in Farah?

The best known are Kans Quila, Akbar's tomb, Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani, Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex, Government Museum, Mathura.

How do I reach Farah?

Nearest railway station: Farah Town (FHT), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Agra Civil Enclave (AGR), 27 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Farah cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Farah is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.