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Allahabad famous to the convergence of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati Rivers, Allahabad is all about religious dwellings, historical monuments, well manicured gardens and jovial festivals. Visit Allahabad and spend some time at the Sangam to perform prayers. Located close by is the Allahabad Fort. Swaraj Bhawan and Anad Bhawan are memorials of Gandhi Nehru family. The Khusro Bagh and Mayo Memorial Hall are worth visiting. Bow at the Hanuman Mandir, which is famous for housing the supine sculpture of Lord Hanuman. Other places of interest includes Kaushambhi (62 kms), Bhita (20 kms) and Shringverpur (40 kms). There are many other temples that can be seen in the area and they are decorated with bright colors during the festive seasons. There are many good sculptures that are present in the temple.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 211002

STD Code: 532

Info Website: allahabad.nic.in

Best Time to Visit:  October to March.

HistoryEdit

Allahabad, the modern name of ‘Prayag’ has links to various ancient civilizations like the Iron Age. While most of the mythological beliefs associate the city with the Puranas and the Rigveda, the city also boasts of being an integral part of the Hindu mythological epic Ramayana. Several dynasties are known to have ruled this city. According to the memoirs of Huien Tsang, the popular Chinese traveller, Allahabad was the reign of king Harshavardhan during 607 to 647 AD. In the year 1193 Muhammag Ghori, conquest the reigns of Allahabad and brought it under the Delhi Sultanate empire. The Mughals took complete control over Allahabad in 1526 and it was during the reign of Akbar that the Fort of Akbar was built. After the death of King Akbar, the city was ruled by King Jehangir. Many Maratha excursions were also made at Allahabd. However, the city came under the British flag in 1765, after the blood-spattering battle between the British and the combined forces of Nawab of Awadh and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam. Allahabad played an active role during the mutiny of 1857. It was during this time that Allahabad was made the capital of the North West province of the British and remained so for the next 20 years. Allahabd has been an important seat of learning since times immemorial. Various legends like Subhadra Kumari and Harivansh Rai Bachchan have been born here. In the 19th century, Allahabad was referred as the ‘Oxford of the East’.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is an Airport at Bamrauli which is near about 10 Kilometers away from Allahabad. Presently limited flights are available here. The second nearest Airport is at Varanasi that is 150 kilometers from Allahabad. Varanasi being another important pilgrimage is well connected to the rest of India by daily flights. Both private as well as public carriers operate these flights. Bamrauli airport allahabad : 0532 258 0453.

By Train : The Allahabad city has three railway stations of which Rambag Railway Station, Prayag Railway Station & Allahabad Indian Railway Junction Station. Allahabad Indian Railway Junction Station has a major railway station in the heart of the city and is well connected to all the important cities in India. Direct trains are available from Delhi (Rjpb Rajdhani), Kolkata (Kolkata Rjdhni), Mumbai (Mahanagari Exp), Chennai (Sangha Mitra Ex), Bangalore (Lko Ypr Sup Exp) and many other cities. Railway Enquiry Call: 139.

By BUS : Very good road services are available in Allahabad. UPSRTC buses give service to most of the cities in Uttar Pradesh. From Allahabad bus services are available to Delhi (633 km) and Kolkata (800 km).

By Taxi : Allahabad is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist can reach to Allahabad by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Kanha Shyam ; Strechey Road, Civil Lines, Allahabad 211001. ; Ph – 44 20 3027 6614 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Grand Continental Hotel ; Sardar Patel Marg, Civil lines, Allahabad 211001. ; Ph – (0532) 2260631, 2260632, 2260633, 2260634, 2260635 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk,24-Hour Security, Laundry/Valet Services, Doctor on call.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Grand Continental Hotel ; Sardar Patel Marg, Civil lines, Allahabad 211001. ; Ph – (0532) 2260631, 2260632, 2260633, 2260634, 2260635 ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk,24-Hour Security, Laundry/Valet Services, Doctor on call.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• El Chico Restaurant ;  24, M.G. Marg,Civil Lines, Allahabad 210001 Uttar Pradesh. ; M –  0532 242 7696 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.
• Cafe Elchico ;  24, M.G.Marg Civil Lines, Allahabad, India ; M –  0532-22427696 ; Food Serve :  Crust Pizzas, American, Italian, Continental,Mexican.
• The Tamarind Tree ;  Thornhill Road, Near Hira Halwai Crossing, Allahabad, India ; M –  0532 320 5558 ; Food Serve :  Indian, Vegetarian, Asian fusion.

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SpaAdd

• ORANZ THAI BODY SPA ;  22 A/16 E/102 E, Near Dr.Rastogi Dental Clinic, TEJ Bahadur Sapru Marg, Allahabad Ho, Allahabad – 211001 ; Ph/M – 8953543740, 8303683982. ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Body Massage Centres, Beauty Spa, Massage Centres For Men & Women.

FestivalAdd

Kumbh & Ardh Kumbh Mela- ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Kumbh Mela is held after every twelve years, which is a spectacle of life time, but if someone misses it then the other option of similar significance is the Ardh Kumbh, which is celebrated every sixth year. It is the largest gathering in the world when for more than one month, bathing rituals are held here. Kumbh means pot & Mela means fair, which takes place when planet Jupiter enters Aquarius and Sun enters Aries. Apart from bathing in the Sangam, other activities during these festivals include religious discussions, devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men, women & poor, and religious assemblage, where doctrines are debated & standardized. In modern times too, the Kumbh mela displays the flavor of reminiscent of ancient India.
Water Sports Festival- ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  U.P. Tourism Department in the collaboration with the Allahabad boat club organizes Water Sports Festival which is now an important & popular annual feature held in the month of Feb. every year. Special sea food dishes are also served during the festival. Parasailing, Paddle boat, Water Scooter and Cruise boats are some water sports activities organized here. A swimming competition and on the spot painting competitions are also added attractions of the festival.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Violent crime is rare, but still do be careful in the lanes after dark. Carry a torch, as power outages are extremely common, and the alleys are hard enough to navigate in daylight, let alone in pitch dark, because of their broken paving stones and cows common.
• Women especially need to dress conservatively and to be careful. Even taking precautions, expect to have the odd local young man try ogle if you happen to be a foreigner. Ignore such behavior as much as possible.
• Beware of pickpockets as Allahabad is a major tourist city in India.
• Beware of fake items, especially the marble souvenirs. If you buy from roadside sellers, most likely the items are fake and made of chalk instead of marble. Better to buy from reputable shops even though you have to pay more.

HelplineEdit

• Polioce Control Room no: 2242500, 2652000.
• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

ItineraryEdit

Day 1
9:00 am – Jawahar Planetarium ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Allahabad Fort ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
2:00 pm – Allahabad Museum;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
4:00 pm – Triveni Sangam ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
6:00 pm – Khusro Bagh ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 2
10:00 am – Swaraj Bhavan ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
12:00 pm – Patalpuri Temple ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
2:00 pm – Shri Hanuman Mandir, Sarangpur ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
4:00 pm – Someshwar Mahadev Temple ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
7:00 pm – All Saints Cathedral ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
Day 3
10:00 am – Alepidevi Temple;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
12:00 pm – Benimadhav Temple ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
2:00 pm – Company Gardens;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
5:00 pm – Ashoka Pillar;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
7:00 pm – Akshaya Vat ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

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