Visitor Information

Map and Directions

Barsana Dham is located Southwest of Austin, Texas; approximately 40 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from the downtown area.

If you are arriving by air, Austin Bergstrom International Airport is 29 miles from Barsana Dham, and is serviced by all major airlines. Taxi and shuttle service is available from the airport. It is advisable to print out and bring the full-sized map for the driver’s reference.

Driving Directions:

From I-35

• Take the Slaughter Lane exit (Exit 227) and go west (that’s a right turn for those coming from the north, and a left turn for those coming from the south).
• After 8 miles, Slaughter Lane will end in a “T” intersection at FM 1826 (also called Camp Ben McCulloch Rd.).
• Turn left (south) on FM 1826.
• After 6 miles you will see a large sign for Barsana Dham. The main entrance is 1/4 mile further ahead on the left.
• Turn left through the gates and follow signs to the Temple.

From Mopac/Loop 1

• Follow Mopac/Loop 1 South until it turns into 45 West. 
• Continue on 45 West until it ends at a flashing red light on FM 1826.
• Turn left onto FM 1826 and drive 4 miles until you see a large sign for Barsana Dham on the left. The main entrance is 1/4 mile further ahead.
• Turn left through the gates and follow signs to the Temple and parking.

From Austin Bergstrom International Airport

• Follow the signs to leave the airport. Turn left onto TX-71 East/Bastrop Highway.
• Almost immediately, merge onto TX-71 West and proceed 14.5 miles. Along the way, TX-71 West becomes US-290 West. The freeway ends in Oakhill but continue to drive through Oakhill staying on US-290 West.
• Look for signs pointing to Camp Ben MuCulloch and turn left onto FM 1826.
• Drive 7 miles. You will see a large sign for Barsana Dham on the left. The main entrance is 1/4 mile further. Turn left through the gates and follow the signs to the Temple and parking.

From Wimberley & Dripping Springs

• Take RR 12N and drive 14 miles. 
• Turn right onto Hwy 290 East in Dripping Springs. 
• Drive 7 miles. 
• Turn right onto Hwy 163 (Nutty Brown Road) and go to the end. 
• Turn right onto FM 1826 and quite soon you will see a large sign for Barsana Dham on the left. The main entrance is 1/4 mile further ahead.
• Turn left through the gates and follow signs to the Temple and parking.