According to the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger for seven days to shelter the villagers of Braj from a storm sent by an angered Indra, making the low sandstone ridge one of the most sacred sites in Vaishnavism. The best time to visit is October to March. Nearby points of interest include Mukharvind Shrine and Parikrama Path. It falls within Mathura district and Uttar Pradesh, India.
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ideal Duration: Half Day