Places to see in Allahabad

Allahabad

Allahbad, formerly known as Prayag, is one of the fastest growing city in North India; It is one of the most visited sanctuary in India. According to Hindu Mythology Lord chose this place for Brahama "Prakrishta Yajna." The city boasts of some of the most famous parks and museums in India apart from regular attraction. The following are some of the most favoured tourist spots in Allahabad:

Sangam

Allahabad is a synonym for Sangam or Prayag ("place of sacrifice" and "downstream"). The three Holy Yamuna rivers Ganges, and Saraswati link here. This is why. Allahabad is going among the holiest cities in India. The Holy Sangam is the location for the annual Magha Ardh Kumbh Mela//Kumbh Mela.

Kumbh Mela

According to a legend, Vishnu is carrying a kumbh (pot) for amrita (nectar), when a scuffle broke out between the gods, and four drops have been spilled. They fell to the Earth at the four tirthas of Prayag, Haridwar, Nasik and Ujjain (tirtha means "ford of a river").

This event is commemorated every three years by the Kumbh Mela, held at each tirtha in turn. Sangam called Tirtharaja, the "King of Tirthas", and its Mela, every 12 years, is the largest and most sacred of all.

Patalpuri Temple

Patalpuri is an underground temples, inside the Allahabad fort. Immortal tree, known as the Akshaya VAT, is inside this temple. We also believe that the Lord Rama, have visited the temple and the temple was seen by famous Chinese traveller and writer Hiuen Tsang during his visit to this place.

Hanuman Mandir

This temple at Sangam has one of the rare idol of Lord Hanuman in a folding posture. When the Ganga is in spate, this temple is going below the surface of the water.

Shankar Viman Mandapam

Shankar Viman Mandapam near Triveni .it is 130 metres high with four floors and Tirupati Balaji idols, Kumari Bhatt, driven Guru Shankaracharya, Yogshastra Sahasrayoga Linga and Kamakshi Devi.

Allahabad Fort

This fort was once as the best fortress in whole Mughal Empire. Currently used by the army and only a limited area is open for visitors. Visitors may see Ashoka pillars and Saraswati kerhetskopians, a well, said to be the source of Saraswati River and Jodhabai Palace. Patalpuri Temple is also here. It is highly revered Akshaya VAT or immortal Banyan tree.

Ashoka pillars

This gigantic Ashoka pillars, polished sandstone is 10.6 metres high, go back to 232 BC Pillar has multiple jurisdiction and a Persian inscription of Emperor Jahangir in scripted, commemorating his reach to the throne.

MintoPark

Minto Park which has been devoted to Madan Man Mohan Malaviya is a must visit destination in Allahabad. The Park has its prominence in the chronicles of earlier and that is why it is a must for both researchers as temporary visitors.

Anand Bhavan

Anand Bhavan is the ancestral home of the first Prime Minister of India PT. Jawaharlal Nehru and "Iron Lady India, Indira Gandhi. This site has now been turned into a fine museum.

Alfred Park

Alfred Park is the largest park in Allahabad & also has historical significance. The Park has an enormous statue of George V and Victoria installed in the city centre.

Khusro Bagh

This Park houses Prince Khusro was one of the sons of Emperor Jahangir tomb.