A Yatra is a spiritual pilgrimage to the holiest Vaishnava sites.

When is the next yatra?

Please contact the temple for upcoming yatra dates.

Do you arrange group bookings?

Yes. Group bookings of 8+ devotees get discounted rates.

Spiritual Tours & Yatras

ISKCON Astara Tarakeswar regularly organizes pilgrimages to India's holiest destinations immerse yourself in devotion, darshan, and the association of Vaishnavas.

From the sacred groves of Vrindavan to the majestic Jagannath Temple in Puri, our yatras take you on a spiritual journey through the most important Vaishnava pilgrimage sites. Each tour is guided by senior devotees, includes kirtan, lectures, and unforgettable darshans. Below are some of the destinations we visit regularly.

Vrindavan & Mathura

Uttar Pradesh, India

The land of Lord Krishna's childhood pastimes Vrindavan and Mathura are the most sacred pilgrimage destinations for Vaishnavas worldwide. Walk the same paths where Krishna played His divine Leela, visit the magnificent ISKCON Krishna-Balaram Mandir, and experience the ecstasy of Braj parikrama.

ISKCON Krishna-Balaram Mandir darshan
Banke Bihari Temple & Radha Raman Temple
Krishna Janmabhoomi, Mathura
Govardhan Hill parikrama
Yamuna Aarti at Keshi Ghat

Typical Duration: 4-5 Days

Jagannath Puri

Odisha, India

One of the four sacred dhams of India, Jagannath Puri is home to the magnificent Jagannath Temple and the origin of the world-famous Rath Yatra. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu spent the last 18 years of His manifest pastimes here, filling every corner with the nectar of Krishna-prema.

Jagannath Temple darshan (Mahaprasad)
Gambhira Sri Chaitanya's residence
Tota Gopinath & Gundicha Temple
Puri Beach kirtan & Golden Beach
Sakshi Gopal Temple, Konark Sun Temple

Typical Duration: 3-4 Days

Sri Dham Mayapur

Nadia, West Bengal

The birthplace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the world headquarters of ISKCON. Mayapur is the spiritual capital of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Visit the magnificent Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), participate in the grand Mangal Aarti, and soak in the atmosphere of pure devotion.

ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir & TOVP
Sri Chaitanya's birthplace Yogapith
Navadvip Dham parikrama (9 islands)
Grand Mangal Aarti & evening Gaura Aarti
Prasadam at the world's largest kitchen

Typical Duration: 2-3 Days

Navadvip Dham Parikrama

Nadia, West Bengal

The nine islands of Navadvip Dham are non-different from Vrindavan each island represents one of the nine processes of devotional service. The annual Navadvip Dham Parikrama is a multi-day walking pilgrimage that covers all the major holy sites associated with Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's pastimes.

Nine Islands parikrama (Antardvip to Rudradvip)
Srivas Angan birthplace of Sankirtan
Jagannath Das Babaji's Samadhi
Chand Kazi's Samadhi
Bhaktivinoda Thakur's birthplace

Typical Duration: 4 Days (Annual Event)

Tirupati Balaji

Andhra Pradesh, India

The richest and most visited temple in the world Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala hills. Lord Balaji (Venkateswara) is a form of Lord Vishnu who grants darshan to millions of devotees every year. Our yatra to Tirupati includes VIP darshan arrangements and visits to surrounding holy sites.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy darshan at Tirumala
Padmavathi Temple at Tiruchanur
Sri Govindarajaswami Temple
Talakona waterfall & sacred hills trek
Prasadam at Tirumala devasthanam