Welcome to Allahabad

Allahabad now Prayagraj is a living example of history, religion, tradition, architecture, and more. The ancient city draws the attention of heritage lovers with its world of mythological and spiritual wonders. Settled at the confluence river Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati, the town brings devotees from all over the world for a dip at the holy spot. Also, this site holds the world’s largest congregation of devotees’ i.e, Kumbh Mela which is listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

The historic city of Prayagraj find sits mention is ancient Hindu scriptures and till date is the reminiscent of all that is considered to be spiritual and sacred in Hinduism. When visiting Prayagraj, tourist have plenty of things to do and see which give them memories to cherish for the lifetime. The must-visit tourist attractions include Khusro Bagh which exquisitely portrays the Mughal Garden; Triveni Ghat which is a perfect place to find your spiritual side; Anand Bhawan which is a paradise for the history buffs; the Allahabad Museum which is a perfect place to learn about the history that add pages to one’s knowledge book; All Saints Cathedral which is built in a Gothic Style; Allahabad Fort which stands tall at the bank of Yamuna; Chandra Shekhar Azad Park which is also called the Alfred Park gives the tourists an opportunity to take a walk back in time. Other than this, Prayagraj offers the visitors plenty of things that make for a truly unique experience in itself.

Tourists can witness the Magh Mela which is held every year at Sangam, the normal Kumbh Mela which is held every 3 years, and the Ardh (half) Kumbh Mela which is held every 6 years, the Purna (complete) Kumbh mela which is held every 12 years. The city also hosts the Maha Kumbh Mela which is held every 144 years.

Prayagraj has never disappointed the food lovers as it has plenty of options including succulent shami kebabs, roasted and juicy chicken and the most popular delicacy that is aromatic chicken biryani. Visitors can even go for enjoying boating on the water of Ganga; explore the rich literature of the city by visiting the Allahabad Public Library also called the Thornhill Mayne Memorial; and visit the Jawahar Planetarium which has now turned into a museum. Furthermore, Prayagraj being a home to a number of temples gives the opportunity to the discerning travelers to seek blessings at the Mankameshwar Temple Patalpuri Temple, Alopi DeviTemple, Hanuman Temple, Shivkoti Mahadev Temple, Bade Hanumanji Temple, KalyaniDevi Temple, Nag Vasuki Temple and Beni Madhav Temple.