India /Uttar Pradesh /Kaushambi /Prabhas Giri

The town of Prabhas Giri is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This town is a very popular tourist destination in the state, and it is located in the Kaushambi district. The town is located at a distance of around sixty five kilometers from the city of Allahabad. Prabhas Giri is a popular destination among pilgrims as well, and Jains from all over the country flock to this town throughout the year. Jains visit the town of Prabhas Giri due to the presence of Bhagwan Padma Prabhu temple in the region. This is a very popular temple that is dedicated to Bhagwan Padma Prabhu, the sixth thirthankar. Prabhas Giri is also very famous for another reason, as this is the place where Lord Krishna is said to have spent his last days on Earth. There are many ancient caves in the region that you can visit too, and these have records stored in them, written in the Brahmi script. This place is sure to excite history buffs, for this reason. During your trip to Prabhas Giri, you can also travel to the nearby regions of Kara and Manjhanpur. The Sheetla temple in Kara is yet another famous structure of religious significance. Manjhanpur is also a famous religious destination that houses the Kamasin Devi temple.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 520003

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year.

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Prabhas Giri town is located in Uttar Pradesh in Kaushambi district, about sixty kilometres from Allahabad. The town is an important pilgrimage centre for the Jain community and attracts visitors throughout the year. The main attraction for the Jain community is the Bhagwan Padma Prabhu Temple named after Bhagwan Padma Prabhu, the sixth Jain Tirthankar. Prabhas Giri is also a sacred place for the Hindus. It is said that Lord Krishna spent the last days on earth here in this town. The town also has several caves to its credit. The walls of the caves are written over in the ancient Brahmi script and so they are of great historical interest. You can combine a visit to Prabhas Giri with the nearby regions of Kara and Manjhanpur. Kara is home to several Hindu temples including Sheetla Mata temple, Chhetrapal Bhairav temple, Hanuman temple and Kaleshwar Mahadev temple. Sheetla Mata temple is situated on the banks of the river Ganga and is considered to be the biggest shaktipeeth of all the 51 shaktipeeths of the Goddess. Manjhanpur is also a famous religious destination with the Kamasin Devi temple being the main attraction.

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By Air : Flights cannot be taken directly to Prabhas Giri, as the town does not have an airport. You can take a flight to the nearest airport in Varanasi, which his well connected by flights to the cities of Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore. Flight fares to Varanasi will cost around Rs 3000 to 4000 for a one way trip.

By Train : The town of Prabhas Giri does not house a railway station, and the nearest railway station is located in the city of Allahabad. You can take a train to the station in Allahabad, and from there can take a bus to Prabhas Giri. The railway station in Allahabad is well connected to many cities in the country, including Mumbai, Pune, Varanasi, Jhansi, Gwalior and Nagpur. Trains will also be available to the city of New Delhi and to Kalka, near Shimla. Train fares from Delhi to Allahabad will range around Rs 257 to 277 for sleeper class, and INRsR 1636 for air conditioned coaches. Trains from the city of Mumbai will cost around INR 386 for sleeper class, and Rs 2500 for first class AC travel.

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