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High Season : Oct - Mar

8 - 20℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

20 - 41℃

Nearest Airport -IXD

Allahabad

Nearest Train Stations -ALD

Allahabad

History

Prayagraj, also known as Allahabad, is one of the biggest towns in Uttar Pradesh and is located at the confluence of three rivers: the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the unseen Saraswati. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma, the creator God of the Trinity, chose a location on Earth (ie Prayag) to conduct 'Prakrista Yag' at the beginning of creation and named it Tirth raj, or the King of all pilgrimage destinations. The Aryans founded their first colonies in this city, which was then called Prayagraj is a historical and mythical city in India, having a magnificent history. In 643 BC, Huan Tsang, a Chinese explorer, discovered Prayag, which was populated by numerous Hindus who worshiped the place.

1575 AD — Impressed by the strategic importance of the SANGAM, Emperor Akbar founded the city of “ILLAHABAS,” which later became ALLAHABAD, which means “The City of Allaha.” In medieval India, the city was the religious and cultural center of the country. It was the Mughal provincial capital for a long time. The Marathas eventually conquered it. Following the first war of independence, the town was renamed "ALLAHABAD" and was designated as the capital of the United Province of Agra and Oudh. . Prayagraj became a center of study in 1887, when the Institution of Allahabad, India's fourth oldest university, was established.

Facts & Culture

According to Hindu texts, "Prayag" is the largest among all pilgrimage destinations, as the sun is among the moon and the moon among the stars. It is a city with a diverse cultural mix of Hindus, Muslims, Jains, and Christians."Triveni, the meeting place, is extremely holy to Hindus. The bathing at Prayag is mentioned in the texts to bestow the effects of millions of years. Prayagraj is home to a slew of Victorian and Georgian structures designed in cooperation with Indian architectural traditions. Since the birth of civilization, Prayagraj has been a hub of study, wisdom, and literature. There are several places to visit in this historical city like The Khusrobagh, Allahabad Fort, Anand Bhawan, Alfred garden or Chandrashekhar Azaad baagh, Allahabad Museum, etc. Since the birth of civilization, Prayagraj has been a hub of study, wisdom, and literature. It is the most vibrant, politically and spiritually sensitive, and spiritually enlightened city in India. Prayag raj is famous all over the world for the Kumbh Mela - the biggest religious fair of the world which attracts a large number of tourists.

Places to See

Khusro Bagh: An exquisite garden portraying Mughal architecture

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A quadrangle-shaped walled garden, Khusro Bagh is the location of four tombs belonging to the family of Shah Jahan. This incredible tourist place, spread in 40 acre of area, is the burial ground fo

06:00 - 19:00
Lukarganj, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211016
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- No

Triveni Sangam

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Known as the most sacred spot in Allahabad, Triveni Sangam is a point where three rivers of religious importance- Ganga, Yamuna and the Saraswati meet. People can easily differentiate between the r

24 Hrs Open
Triveni Sangam, Allahabad
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

Anand Bhawan Museum

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Ananda Bhavan is a historic house museum in Prayag raj, India, associated with the famous Nehru family. When the original Swarajbhawan (formerly Ananda Bhavan) mansion was rebuilt into the regional he

10:00 - 17:30
246/199 Colonelganj Infront of Anand bhawan, Uttar Pradesh 211002
Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
Toilet- Yes

All Saints Cathedral: A Gothic-Style Church

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All saints cathedral is also known as " Pathar Girja"(church made of stone). This beautiful and impressive structure of the church can be seen from a distance and is a perfect feast for the eyes. Buil

08:00 - 17:30
Sarojini Naidu Marg, Civil Lines, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211001
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Allahabad Fort

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Allahabad Fort is a fortress built in 1583 by Emperor Akbar of the Mughal Empire in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna River near the confluence with the Gang