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About Allahabad Tourism
One of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad has a long and significant past. It is of great religious significance to Hindus, as well as a centre of culture and learning. The city's ancient name was Prayag, which is the word for 'meeting point' since Allahabad is at the convergence of three holy rivers, the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati.It
also happens to be one of the four places where Kumbh Mela takes place.
Prayag also means 'place of sacrifice' in Sanskrit. According to Hindu
mythology, Lord Brahma chose this holy spot to offer his first
sacrifice after he created the world.Archaeological
excavations have established that this ancient town goes all the way
back to 1100 BC. The Puranas tell us it was originally inhabited by the
Yayatis, after which it became one of the important settlements of the
Aryans. Lord Rama is also believed to have spent some time here.
Overview of the destination The city popular mostly among domestic tourists, has more to offer than just Amitabh Bacchan and a few prime ministers of India. Three hours drive
Food, sight-seeing and shopping There are lot of dining options in Allahabad. It depends on what one wants to have. Most of the upmarket restaurants are in the Civil
Activities & things to do While in Allahabad, boating at the Sangam, which is the confluence of three rivers ganga, yamuna and mythical saraswati, is a must. Do it during
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. The nearest airports will be Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur. The trains are very well connected to the city from all across the country. The city
Allahabad City Blog - This Blog is dedicated to the City of Sangam "Allahabad" sitiuated on the banks of river Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati.
Tourism in Allahabad - Allahabad Travel Information, Tourist Places in Allahabad, Accomodation, Local Transportation etc.,
Official Websites
Government of Uttar Pradesh - Uttar Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism - Uttar Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Uttar Pradesh Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Uttar Pradesh, List of Tourist Guides in Uttar Pradesh and Transportation in Uttar Pradesh.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Allahabad with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
India Festival Inches Online - The Internet might not have a huge presence in Hinduism's biggest festival, the Kumbh Mela, but now festival-goers can connect to their loved ones via e-mail.
