Things to Do in Mayapur: Temples and Holy Places to Visit

4 min read · Updated 5 November 2026

There are many meaningful things to do in Mayapur, and most of them are about devotion rather than sightseeing. This is the holy birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, so even a quiet walk here can feel special. In this guide, we start with the ISKCON campus, then move to the sacred places nearby.

Things to do in Mayapur on the ISKCON campus

Start with the places you can reach on foot. Together, they can easily fill your first full day.

• Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir: take darshan of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava, the Pancha-Tattva and Lord Prahlada-Nrsimhadeva. See our temple timings before you go.
• Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi: offer your respects at this memorial, then visit his Bhajan Kutir and room.
• The goshala: meet more than 400 cows, and ask about the bullock cart ride.
• The museum and Full Dome Theatre: these are good choices for children and first-time visitors.
• The Ganga temple and bathing ghat: come here for a peaceful moment beside the holy river.

See the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium

The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium is the huge new temple rising on the campus. It is still under construction, so ask locally what visitors can see at present. Even from outside, its scale gives you a real sense of how much this project means to devotees around the world.

Holy places near the ISKCON campus

Next, step outside the campus to see the places connected with Lord Chaitanya’s own pastimes. Most of them lie in Antardvipa, the island where Mayapur itself stands.

• Yogapith: the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya, with its neem tree, deities and the samadhi of Bhaktivinoda Thakura.
• Srivas Angan: the home of Srivasa Pandita, where Mahaprabhu led kirtan through the night.
• Sri Chaitanya Math: the Gaudiya Math headquarters, with replicas of places in Vraja and the samadhis of its founders.
• Advaita Bhavan and Gadadhara Bhavan: two places linked with Mahaprabhu’s closest associates.
• Nandana Acharya Bhavan: the place where Lord Nityananda and Mahaprabhu met.
• Murari Gupta’s Sree-Pat: the home of another dear associate of the Lord.
• Chand Kazi’s Samadhi: the memorial of the Kazi whom Mahaprabhu met during the famous kirtan protest.

Also, the ghats along the river carry their own history. For example, Madhai Ghat recalls the deliverance of Jagai and Madhai. Other sites to ask about include Ballaldighi, Bharadvaja Tila and the Sri Jagannath Mandir.

Take a Ganga boat ride

The official Mayapur tour office runs a Ganga boat ride that visits the banks of the river and the Triveni Sangam. Along the way, there is kirtan, an arti to Mother Ganga, katha and pushpanjali. Because this combines scenery with worship, it is a lovely experience for the whole family. Ask for the current times and fee when you book.

Join a tour of the Navadvip islands

Mayapur is one part of Navadvip, which has nine islands. If you have an extra day, the office offers bookable tours to Godrumadvipa, Koladvipa, Rudradvipa and Simantadvipa. Moreover, you can request tours to Madhyadvipa, Ritudvipa, Ekachakra, Ambika Kalna and Katwa. See the official tours page for the latest details, or write to info@mayapur.com.

Quiet things to do in Mayapur

Not every moment needs a plan. Sit by the river, chant a few rounds, join a harinaam or just listen to the kirtan. Then take prasadam with other pilgrims from around the world. Often, these unplanned hours are the ones that stay with you.

Fit these things to do in Mayapur into your visit

To fit all of this into a short trip, follow our simple 2 or 3 day plan. You may also want to choose where to stay and read about the best time to visit. For a broader overview, see a pilgrim’s guide to the Dham.

Take a piece of Mayapur home

Many pilgrims like to carry something from the Dham that they can use every day. A 27-bead Tulsi mala is easy to take along on temple visits, and a japa bag keeps your beads clean. Hare Krishna!

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