Mayapur, located near Nabadwip is 130 km from Kolkata and lies at the confluence of river Ganges and Jalangi. The headquarter of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) is situated here and is of special significance to followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism who consider it as a holy place as it is very close to Nabadwip, the birthplace of Sri Chaitanya. Ideal for a short holy trip, Mayapur beside for its religiousness is famous for the scenic beauty, as well.
