Guided Tours
Our guided tours are available every day except Monday in the temple building. The tour guide will happily answer all your questions — feel free to ask!
The tour starts at the entrance of the temple every hour on the hour.
Retreats
Our guesthouse organises special retreats in four themes: spiritual retreat, meditation – the path to the true self, successful relationships, and a karma-cleansing pilgrimage with Kundavali. The aim of all our programmes is to help you deepen your inner growth and spiritual experiences.
These retreats are held in Hungarian, and unfortunately we are not able to provide English translation. If you would like to participate in English, we recommend the Parikrama walk, which you can read about below.
Parikrama Walk
Join a one-and-a-half-hour guided parikrama walk that visits the main sacred sites of Krishna Valley! This programme is exclusively for ISKCON devotees and Indian guests who are familiar with Krishna’s pastimes and would like to deepen their spiritual experience.
During the walk, you will learn about the history and spiritual significance of the main holy places, connecting the physical locations with Krishna’s divine līlās.
This tour is guided in English by Ananda Candrika mataji.
Look for it among our services!
All visitors to Krishna Valley should buy an entry ticket – Guesthouse guests included.
Exception: Residents of Krishna Valley and their family members, residents of Somogyvámos, MKTHK volunteers and missionaries, members of the counseling system, and Nāma-hatta members.
The room rate includes the entrance ticket.
Krishna Valley and its guesthouses are open to visit all year round. We are closed on Mondays (except on public holidays). On Mondays, the gift shop and restaurant are closed, and guided tours are not available. However, the guesthouse remains open for our guests.
During the season (April 1 – August 31), the restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
During the month of September it is open from Wednesday to Sunday.
During the off season (October 1 – March 31), the restaurant is only open on Saturdays and Sundays.
A receptionist is present at the guesthouse only by prior arrangement. The online reception is available by phone or email from Monday to Sunday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Tel: +36 30/239-92-65
Gurudeva Bhavan
Please note that there is no parking available directly at the accommodation. – Parking is available only in Gauranga square in front of the temple.
Kamala Guesthouse
Parking is available in the back yard.
Elephant Guesthouse
You will find the parking area next to the building.
Click on the fourth item in the right-hand menu at the bottom of the page to open the House Rules page.
Our guests can choose from several different options:
Govinda Restaurant
Our restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes for the guests of Krishna Valley. Choose either the buffet style meals or some of our snacks and desserts.
Opening Hours:
The restuarnt is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on the following days of the week:
During the season (April 1 – August 31), the restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
During the month of September it is open from Wednesday to Sunday.
During the off season (October 1 – March 31), the restaurant is only open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Exotic Dishes from the Altar
The dishes prepared for the Deities on the altar are renowned for their exquisite taste and spiritual potency.
Guests are welcome to order up to 5 plates for breakfast or dinner and up to 10 plates for lunch.
To ensure that your meal is available, please contact the Pujari Department, located inside the temple building, in advance. We recommend placing your order at least one day before your intended meal, or by the morning of the meal at the latest.
Guesthouse Catering
Continental, European vegetarian breakfast: 8:30–9:00 AM in the temple building.
Indian-style vegetarian/vegan lunch: 1:00–2:00 PM in the temple building.
Savory/sweet snack-style dinner: after 6 PM, packed and placed in the corridor of your guesthouse.
These meals must be ordered in advance when booking your room. Later, you can request additional meals with the help of the receptionist.
All three meals are available every day.
During your stay, it is very important that you follow the instructions below!
- The accommodation can be occupied from 3:00 PM on the day of arrival, and check-out is by 10:00 AM on the day of departure.
- Before arrival, please send a photo of your ID by email for online check-in.
- When making a reservation, our online booking system will show you the rooms that guests can use and provide information about the services they provide.
- Children under 6 years old are not required to pay for their stay if they sleep in the same bed as their parents.
- The accommodation fee includes utilities and other overheads. Bed linen is provided for our guests.
- Pets are not allowed in the guest room!
- Disclaimer: Neither the owner nor the operator, Venu Kft. are responsible for the loss or damage of any valuables taken to or left at the accommodation.
- In the event of loss of the keys provided, guests are required to inform the property immediately and reimburse the hotel for the price and lock replacement.
- Equipment in the apartment or room may only be rearranged with the prior consent of the owner.
- The proprietor and operator Venu kft. shall not be liable for any material damage or accident resulting from improper use.
- Damage caused by guests due to improper use shall be compensated directly by the guest to the property.
- Guests are required to observe the house’s policies, with particular regard to morning, evening and night hours.
- If any issue arises during your stay regarding your room or the guesthouse, please inform your host immediately. We are unable to accept complaints made after your departure.
- We kindly ask our guests to return the key to the key box at check-out.
Your key will be in the key box next to your room door. We will send you the code to open the key box the day before your arrival.
Anyone can take part in the temple programs regardless of gender, age or ethnicity.
Please come! You are more than welcome!
If you have any questions while you are in the temple then please do not hesitate to ask the resident devotees – they will be more than happy to help.
More details about the ceremonies time schedule can be found in the questions below.
Camping is available at the Kamala Guesthouse area ONLY during festivals.
For more information, please visit the accommodation’s page.
Please visit our Terms & Conditions page for more information.
Wi-Fi is available at all accommodation facilities.
You will find the passwords displayed in your room, and in the case of Kamala Bhavan, in the corridor.
Opening Hours of the Main Altar:
04.30 – 04.57
07.00 – 07.50
08.20 – 11.50
12.40 – 13.10
16.00 – 17.20
18.00 – 18.30
19.30 – 20.00
Temple Opening Hours and Daily Temple Programs:
04:30 – 05:15 – Early Morning Ceremony
05:15 – 06:55 – Prayer Time
06:55 – 07:40 – Morning Ceremony
07:40 – 08:30 – Lecture from the Scriptures
08:30 – 09:00 – Breakfast
12:40 – 13:05 – Midday Ceremony
13:15 – 14:00 – Lunch
16:00 – 16:10 – Afternoon Ceremony
18:00 – 18:30 – Evening Ceremony
19:30 – 20:00 – Evening Altar Opening
21:00 – Temple Building Closes
If you would like to do some service when you are here in New Vraja Dham then please email our volunteer department at: [email protected]
When you visit us, please do not miss the opportunity to offer some service and bring a small gift for Śrī Śrī Rādhā Syāmasundara.
“If anyone is charitably disposed, it will be very good for Him to give charity only to Krishna… Krishna is present as the Supersoul in every living being, and if we can satisfy Him, then every living being will automatically be satisfied.”
(Srila Prabhupada’s Krishna Book, Chapter 74.)
If possible, please first inquire with the head of the temple altar service about what would be most appropriate to bring.
Asta Sakhi dd
Email: [email protected]
+36 30 600 1459
From Liszt Ferenc Airport (Budapest):
Krishna Valley’s transfer service is the easiest option if you are arriving from the airport. For current prices and bookings, please contact our reception staff.
By Train:
The nearest railway stations are Fonyód (from Budapest Déli Railway Station) or Somogyvár (from Fonyód).
You can check the official train timetable on the relevant railway website.
The ticket price from Budapest is approximately 3,000–4,000 HUF.
From these railway stations, you will still need to travel to us. For current transfer prices and bookings, please contact our receptionist. We kindly ask you to inform us in advance about your expected arrival time, as the transfer must be arranged before your arrival. At the last minute, we may not be able to send a car for you.
By Bus:
You can travel by bus from Budapest Népliget to Öreglak, then from Öreglak to Somogyvár, and from there to Somogyvámos. Alternatively, pickup from Öreglak or Somogyvár can be arranged. For further information, please contact our receptionist!
Bus timetable can be found HERE.
Transfer Services:
We are happy to organise your journey to Krishna Valley, for example from Budapest, Fonyód or Somogyvár (or any other city) with our taxi service. For further information, please contact our receptionist.
Please inform us in advance about your expected arrival time, as the transfer must be arranged before you arrive. At the last minute, we may not be able to send a car for you.
If you are arriving by your own or a rented car:
GPS coordinates: 46.57076, 17.67956
If you are coming from the north, east or west, please follow the signs towards Lake Balaton. When you reach Fonyód, follow the signs towards Lengyeltóti and then Somogyvár.
Once you arrive in Somogyvár, turn left towards Somogyvámos and follow the road signs that indicate how to find us. Krishna Valley is located 23 km from Fonyód.
If you approach the Farm from Budapest on M7, you have to leave at junction 150 and follow the signs towards Lengyeltóti (Kaposvár), then Somogyvár. When you reach Somogyvár, turn left towards Somogyvámos.
If you are arriving from the south: Head towards Kaposvár, then follow the signs towards Fonyód. When you reach Somogyvár, turn right towards Somogyvámos. Krishna Valley is located 26 km from Kaposvár.
Airport Car Rental information: http://www.bud.hu/english
Within a 15 km radius of the farm, there are two petrol stations, open between 6:00 and 18:00.
One is located in Somogyvár, the other in Lengyeltóti.
Krishna Valley has warm, sunny summers and cold winters. During the summer months, daytime temperatures are often between 25–35°C (77–95°F), but during heatwaves they can reach around 40°C (104°F). Spring and autumn are generally mild and pleasant, while winters can be cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Rain is possible throughout the year, so we recommend checking the weather forecast before your visit.
You can find that info here
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide or assist with visa invitation letters. If you require a visa to travel to Hungary, please contact the relevant Hungarian embassy or consulate for information about the documents required for your visa application.
Starting 2021 we will be able to accept Szép Cards to pay for your accommodation. Unfortunately we are still not able to accept Erzsébet Coupons for this purpose. For more information, please contact the reception team!
For online bookings, the full amount must be paid as a deposit. The payment can be made via PayPal, by credit card, or by bank transfer (details below). Please note that dposit payment must take place 7 days from the date of the online reservation – otherwise the reservation will automatically be cancelled. If the booking is made less than 7 days before arrival, the payment must be completed by 4:00 PM on the day of booking.
Paypal account:
[email protected]
Bank account information:
Account holder: Venu Kft
Address: 8699 Somogyvámos, Fő u. 38. 38
Bank name: MKB Bank Zrt.
Bank address: 1056 Budapest, Váci u. 38. 38.
SWIFT (BIC): MKKB HU HB
Bank account (HUF):
10300002-10632408-49020012
IBAN: HU16 1030 0002 1063 2408 4902 0012
Euro account:
IBAN: HU40 10300002-10632408-00014889
If you are arriving from abroad, it is best to exchange your money before arriving in Krishna Valley, as we are not able to provide currency exchange on site.
Foreign currency cannot be used for purchases in local shops. (However, donations in Krishna Valley can be made in any currency.)
Please note that there is no currency exchange office operating in the surrounding area. The closest would be located in the hallway of Tesco’s in either Kaposvar or Balatonboglar, both about 30 minutes away.
There are also ATM machines in the next village, Somogyvar where you can withdraw Hungarin forints.
For information about Nitya Seva, Seva Puja, festival donations, and general donations, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +36 30 748 0812
For information about Goshala (cow protection / dairy farm) donations, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +36 30 279 26 95
If you have a Krishna Valley discount card then you are entitled to a 5% discount on accommodation at Gurdeva Bhavana, and the Kamala guesthouse.
You can find more about the Krishna Valley discount Card here.
Krishna Valley is situation close to Lake Balaton where there are many places to visit.
Programmes You Can Organise Independently:
- Visit to the Local Exotic Animal and Botanical Garden:
Discover the local exotic animal and botanical garden in Somogyvámos! Located outside the Farm, this garden is a real treat for nature lovers.
The entrance fee is approximately 1,500 HUF per child and 2,500 HUF per adult. Please confirm the exact price directly with the garden’s owner. The owners do not speak English.
For reservations, please contact them at +36 30 305 9143. - You can take walks around the farm or near Pusztatorony:
Enjoy scenic walks around the farm and its surroundings, or explore the area around the nearby Pusztatorony! - One-Day Trip to Lake Balaton:
There are many free and paid beaches in Fonyód and the nearby towns. You can also take a boat from Fonyód to Badacsony and discover the beauty of the northern shore of Lake Balaton! - One-Day Trip to Hévíz:
Recharge in the famous thermal lake, located about a one-hour drive from Krishna Valley! - One-Day Adventure at Katica Tanya in Patca:
Discover this adventure paradise in the heart of the Zselic region, where more than 100 games and attractions await both children and adults! It is located about a 50-minute drive from Krishna Valley.
Besides coming to see Sri Sri Radha Krishna on the altar in Their temple, there are lots of things to see and do.
If you are coming in a group and are not familiar with our lifestyle, then be sure to contact the tourist guides who can tell you of what programs are available.
Whilst here there are many walks & gardens to explore, vegetable gardens, the school buildings. Make sure you go and see Krishna’s cows in the cow sheds we can guarantee you will never have seen a cow shed like it 🙂
If you fancy getting your hands dirty in the garden or do some other volunteer work, please contact our Volunteer Department English speaking member, Sukhayanti Devi Dasi at: [email protected]
You can book the following programmes through the guesthouse:
- Private Ox-Cart Tour Around the Farm:
Enjoy a private tour around the farm by ox cart, whether you are a small or large group! - Henna Painting for Children and Adults:
Enjoy beautiful henna designs! Prices vary depending on the size and complexity of the pattern. - Painting or Pottery Workshop:
Take part in a 1.5-hour painting or pottery workshop! - Photography Course:
Learn professional techniques and tips in our photography workshop, and unleash your creativity! - Krishna Valley E-Rickshaw:
Travel from your guesthouse to the temple by rickshaw! - Parikrama Tour:
An English-language pilgrimage to the sacred sites, exclusively for ISKCON devotees or guests of Indian origin.
If you are need of some groceries or healthy snacks during your stay or if you wish to get a gift for your dear ones our local shops will have all that you are looking for.
ABC boltok:
Somogyvámosnak két helyi élelmiszerboltja van, ahol minden kapható, amire szükséged lehet az itt tartózkodás alatt.
Jakabfi:
Monday to Friday: 6:30–11:30 and 14:00–17:30
Saturday: 6:30–10:00
Coop Store:
Monday to Friday: 6:30–11:30 and 14:00–17:30
Saturday: 6:30–10:00
Location:
The Jakabfi store is located opposite the Kamala Guesthouse, on the other side of the road.
The other small shop is approximately 300 metres from the Kamala Guesthouse, at 88 Fő Street, near the bus turning point.
Gift shop:
Here you can find a wide range of traditional Indian items, such as clothing and other products. You can also purchase goods made on the farm, as well as vegan cosmetics and soaps.
Opening hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 11:00–17:30
Location:
It is located inside the temple building, next to the main entrance.
