Mayapur Itinerary: A Simple 2 or 3 Day Plan for Pilgrims

4 min read · Updated 5 November 2026

A good Mayapur itinerary leaves room for devotion as well as sightseeing. Two days cover the main temple and the nearby holy places, while a third lets you visit another island of Navadvip. So here is a calm, flexible plan built around the aarti times, with rest when the temple closes in the afternoon.

Before you begin

First, book your room, because this plan works best when you stay on the campus. Our guide on where to stay in Mayapur compares the guest houses. Next, check how to reach Mayapur from Kolkata or from Krishnanagar. If you can, arrive by the morning or early afternoon of your first day.

Mayapur itinerary for day 1: arrive and settle in

• Morning or midday: check in from about 10:30 am, collect your prasadam coupons and take lunch.
• Afternoon: rest, because the temple stays closed until 4:00 pm.
• 4:00 pm: attend dhoop aarti, then walk around the campus and visit Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi.
• 6:30 pm: join sandhya aarti. Afterwards, you could stay for the 7:15 pm Bhagavad Gita class.
• Night: sleep early if you plan to wake up for Mangala aarti.

Mayapur itinerary for day 2: temple and holy places

• 4:30 am: attend Mangala aarti, then chant your japa or watch the sunrise.
• 7:00 am: take in darshan aarti, and stay for the 8:00 am Bhagavatam class.
• Late morning: visit the goshala and the museum.
• 11:45 am: see Rajabhoga aarti, then take lunch prasadam. After that, rest until the afternoon heat fades.
• Afternoon: visit Yogapith and Srivas Angan, then Sri Chaitanya Math if you have time.
• Evening: return for sandhya aarti, and end the day with Shayan aarti at 8:15 pm.

If you only have two days, this is your last full day, so plan your departure for the next morning. Remember that check-out is usually by 9:00 am.

Mayapur itinerary for day 3: the Ganga and Navadvip

A third day lets you slow down and see more of the Dham. You have two good options:

• Ganga boat ride: this official tour visits the Ganga banks and the Triveni Sangam, with kirtan and an arti to Mother Ganga.
• An island tour: the office offers tours to Godrumadvipa, Koladvipa, Rudradvipa and Simantadvipa.

Book either one in advance through the official Mayapur tours page, and ask how long it takes. Then, in the evening, return for a final darshan at sandhya aarti. For more ideas, see our full list of things to do in Mayapur.

Changing this plan for families and older pilgrims

Every group moves at its own pace. For example, children and older pilgrims may prefer the 7:00 am darshan aarti to Mangala aarti. Likewise, you can skip one holy place rather than rush through three. Keep your afternoons free too, as the middle of the day can be hot.

Festival days need extra patience, since crowds grow and access can change. Before you travel, check the best time to visit Mayapur and confirm the ISKCON Mayapur temple timings. The official site also offers one-night and two-night packages, so ask at info@mayapur.com if you would rather have everything arranged.

What to pack for your Mayapur trip

• Original photo ID for every adult, or your passport if you are visiting from abroad
• Modest clothes that cover your shoulders and knees
• Slip-on footwear, because you will remove your shoes often
• A small torch for early mornings
• Your japa mala and a bag to keep it clean

Take a piece of Mayapur home

A trip to the Dham often inspires a daily practice back home. To keep it going, read our guide on how to chant japa on a Tulsi mala, or choose a light 27-bead Tulsi mala for travel. Hare Krishna!

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