Vrindavan is a historic town in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It's a pilgrimage hub in the Braj region that attracts an estimated 500,000 pilgrims every year. 

Vrindavan is religiously significant for Hindus because it's believed to be the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. The name Vrindavan comes from the words "vrinda", which means basil, and "van" meaning forest. 

 

Mathura is a city in India that is considered one of the most sacred cities of Hinduism. It is located on the western banks of the Yamuna River. 

Mathura is famous for being the birthplace of Krishna, the most popular incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. The Kesava Deo Temple was built on the site of Krishna's birthplace, which was an underground prison. 

Mathura is also one of the Sapta Puri, the seven cities considered holy by Hindus. It is also called Mokshyadayni Tirth. 

Mathura is mentioned in the epic Ramayan. It was one of the capitals of Kushan King Kanishka in 130 AD. The city was sacked and many of its temples were destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1018 CE and again by Sikandar Lodhi, who ruled the Sultanate of Delhi from 1489 to 1517 CE. 

Agra is a city in the  Northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It's a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings            

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex in Agra, India. It's considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, which blends Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles. The Taj Mahal is one of the world's most iconic monuments, visited by millions of tourists each year. 

The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was built between 1631 and 1648. The Taj Mahal also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. 

The Taj Mahal is open between sunrise and sunset every day. Tickets are available throughout the day at the western and eastern gates, and at the southern gate tickets are available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.