ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir Mayapur

ISKCON Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir, or the temple of the Vedic planetarium, also called ISKCON Mayapur, is a Hindu mandir and the headquarters of ISKCON, located in Mayapur, West Bengal. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Radha Madhava. Construction of the temple was started in 2010 and when completed, it will be the world's largest Hindu temple and one of the tallest temples located nearly 130 km from Kolkata. 

How to Reach ISKCON Chandrodaya Mandir Mayapur

To reach the temple, one can take the frequently used ways given below.

By Rail

Krishnanagar City Junction is the nearest railway station to Iskcon Chandrodaya Temple, Mayapur and the distance between the railway station and the temple is only 35 km. Many transportation options are available, like autos, buses and taxis, which will take one hour to reach you at the temple. Another option for travelling via rail is that you can travel to Nabadwip Dham Railway Station, which is near and around 10 km from Mayapur. Then take a taxi or local transport to the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport to the ISKCON Chandrodaya Temple is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, which is located nearly 130 km away. From the airport, you can book a taxi or private vehicle to Mayapur, which will take about 3 to 4 hours. Or else, you can travel to Krishnanagar or Nabadwip, which are closer and then take a local taxi to Mayapur.

By Road

To reach the ISKCON Chandrodaya Temple by road, you can start your journey from Kolkata; the distance from Kolkata to the ISKCON Chandrodaya Temple is about 130 km away. The journey will take nearly 3 to 4 hours by car. You can also book a bus or hire a taxi from Krishnanagar or Nabadwip; both are closer to Mayapur and about 10-35 km away. The roads are well maintained, which will make your drive comfortable and memorable.

Best Time to Visit Mayapur ISKCON Chandrodaya Temple

The best time to visit Mayapur, the ISKCON Chandrodaya Temple, is from October to March, when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for travel. The temple has a large number of visitors during the Gaura Purnima festival (usually in March), which is a vibrant and spiritual time to visit, though you need to suffer from the highly crowded atmosphere. For a calm experience, you can visit during the warmer months and off-season; outside the festival period is suggested.