By the Vrajraj team, Govardhan · Last verified
Vrajraj Farms & Retreat is a farm stay about 150 km from Delhi, at Punchhari in Govardhan, in the heart of Braj. It has fields, plantations and its own gaushala, set among the open farmland that surrounds Govardhan Hill. Most farm stays near Delhi are in Haryana. This one sits on the Govardhan Parikrama, so a weekend on the farm can also be a family pilgrimage.
What children do on the farm
- Meet the cows. Visit the gaushala with our team, help at feeding time and learn why cows are so loved in Braj.
- Walk the fields. See what is growing in each season, and watch sunrise and sunset over open land.
- Play outside. The lawns give them room to run, far from traffic.
- Hear the stories. Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill makes much more sense when the hill is right there.
- Eat simply. Fresh, home-style food from our own kitchen.
The farm through the year
| Season | In the fields around Govardhan | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Nov | Fields are cleared and sown for winter | Kartik, Diwali and Govardhan Puja: festive but busy |
| Dec–Feb | Green wheat and yellow mustard | Mild, sunny days; foggy mornings on the roads |
| Mar–Apr | Harvest time | Holi in Braj, and warming days |
| May–Jun | Fields rest in the heat | Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings |
| Jul–Sep | Monsoon sowing; everything turns green | Humid, with rain; Mudiya Purnima and Janmashtami |
A farm weekend with something for everyone
Many families come with three generations. While the children are on the farm, the elders can take darshan at Daan Ghati, ride the Govardhan Parikrama by e-rickshaw, or visit Radha Kund in the evening. Barsana and Mathura are under an hour away, and Vrindavan a little more. See our two-day weekend plan from Delhi.
Getting there
Vrajraj is about 147 km from central Delhi via the Delhi–Agra highway (NH-44), and about 140 km from Noida via the Yamuna Expressway. Allow 3.5 to 4.5 hours. Mathura Junction railway station is 29 km away, and Noida International Airport at Jewar about 100 km. Directions and distances.
