Comprehensive overview of all key Unique Selling Points (USPs) within a 150 km radius from Shani Dhaam Mandir, Kosi Kalan, Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh. It covers nearby cities, airports, highways, railway stations, monuments, temples, heritage sites, wildlife sanctuaries, and infrastructure projects.
Location & Access
- Landmark: Shani Dhaam Mandir, Kosi Kalan, Mathura
- Coordinates: ~27.79°N, 77.43°E
- Major Road: NH-19 (formerly NH-2), connecting Delhi – Mathura – Agra
- Nearby Expressways: Yamuna Expressway (~40 km away), Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (under development nearby)
Railway Connectivity
- Kosi Kalan (KSV): Local station ~2.2 km from Shani Dhaam Mandir, offers EMUs & express trains
- Mathura Junction (MTJ): ~41 km – A+ grade, major junction for North-Central India
- Bharatpur Junction (BTE): ~70 km – Access to Rajasthan &Keoladeo Sanctuary
- Agra Cantt (AGC): ~95 km – Central for Agra-bound touris
- Aligarh Junction (ALJN): ~63 km – Historic and academic significance
- New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS): ~92 km – National capital’s main hub
Road Connectivity & Highways
- NH-19: Major arterial highway passing through Kosi Kalan
- Yamuna Expressway: ~40 km east – high-speed access to Noida & Agra
- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Under construction, nearby alignment
- Connectivity to Agra, Delhi, Aligarh, Bharatpur, and Jewar via strong road infrastructure
Air Connectivity
- Jewar International Airport (Noida Int’l): ~63–72 km – Massive upcoming airport with global connectivity
- IGI Airport, Delhi: ~110–120 km – International access for tourism and business
Major Cities (Within 150 km)
Religious & Pilgrimage Sites
- Shani Dhaam Mandir (Kosi Kalan): Local temple of Lord Shani
- Mathura: Krishna Janmabhoomi, Dwarkadhish Temple, Vishram Ghat
- Vrindavan: Banke Bihari, Prem Mandir, ISKCON, Nidhivan
- Bateshwar Temples: Over 100 ancient Shiva temples on Yamuna bank
Monuments, Forts & Palaces
- Taj Mahal (Agra): World Wonder & UNESCO Site
- Agra Fort: Mughal stronghold with palatial architecture
- Itimad-ud-Daulah: ‘Baby Taj’ with Persian influence
- Fatehpur Sikri: Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Salim Chishti Tomb
- Sikandra: Akbar’s Tomb – blend of Mughal & Rajput design
- Deeg Palace: 18th-century Rajput summer retreat with fountains
- Aligarh Fort: Historic Mughal-era structure in Aligarh city
Nature & Wildlife Attractions
- Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur): UNESCO-listed wetland bird sanctuary
- Keetham Lake (Sur Sarovar): Sloth Bear Rescue Center, migratory birds
Summary of All Key USPs
Highlights
- Centrally located on NH-19 with express connectivity
- Excellent spiritual and heritage tourism opportunities
- Surrounded by culturally rich destinations like Agra, Mathura, Bharatpur
- Strong railway and upcoming international airport connectivity
- Ideal region for tourism, hospitality, logistics, and pilgrimage circuits