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About Allahabad Tourism
 
State: Uttar PradeshDistrict: Allahabad
Famous for/as: PilgrimageLanguages: Hindi
Best Season: Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec Weather: Summer 30 to 43°C,
Altitude: 98 m Winter 3 to 14°C
Pin Code: 211001STD Code: 0532

Formerly known as Prayag, Allahabad is situated on an island peninsula. Located in the southern part of Uttar Pradesh, the beautiful city stands at the confluence of three holy rivers -- Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. To the south and the west of Allahabad is the Bundelkhand region, while to the east of the city is the Baghelkhand region.

According to Hindu mythology, the land was chosen by Lord Brahma, the creator, for 'Prakrishta Yajna'. Since then, the city was known as 'Prayag' and was believed to be blessed by gods. Foreseeing the sanctity of Allahabad, the place was named as 'Tirth Raj' by Lord Brahma, which means King of all Pilgrimage Centres. Besides being a major pilgrimage centre, the city also holds an important position in the formation of modern India.

When Allahabad was annexed in 1193 by Muhammad of Ghor, the city became a part of the Delhi Sultanate. In 1526, the Mughal invasion of India began, after which the city became a part of their empire. Emperor Akbar founded Allahabad by the name of 'Illhabas' in 1575 AD, meaning the City of Allah, which has now become Allahabad. 

During the medieval period, this holy city of Uttar Pradesh enjoyed the honour of being a religio-cultural centre of India. For a long period, the city was the provincial capital of the Mughals, which was later captured by the Marathas. 

The British history of Allahabad began in 1801 AD, when the Nawab of Oudh ceded the city to the British throne. The famous Allahabad Fort, constructed by Akbar, was used by the British army for their military purposes.

By 1857 AD, the city became the centre of the war of Independence and thus played a crucial role in the Indian Freedom Movement against British Rule. In 1858 AD, India was officially handed over to the British Government by the East India Company.  After the first War of Independence, the city was made the capital of the United Province of Agra and Oudh.

Thus, the city was the heart of the Indian Freedom Movement with Anand Bhawan being its epicentre. It was in this beautiful city that the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi proposed his program of non-violent resistance against the British to liberate India.

Synonymous to Sangam, Allahabad is one of the holy cities of Uttar Pradesh, where the Maha Kumbha takes place once in 12 years. Magh Mela is held annually, apart from the years of Maha Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh.

This Magh Mela is called so, as it falls in the Magh period (Jan-Feb) of the Hindu calendar. It is believed that taking a dip at the sangam will free the devotees from sin or guilt. During this period a township will be arranged to accommodate several pilgrims on the banks of River Ganga. Millions of devotees from various parts of India participate in this auspicious mela.

Allahabad is easily reachable from different parts of the country by air, rail and road. The city has a domestic airport, which is situated around 15 km away from the city centre and connected to different regions of the country. Taxis are available from the airport. Allahabad is also a major rail station and has trains connecting it to all the regions of the country. The city is well connected to regions within and around the state by state as well as private buses. Buses also connect Allahabad to Delhi and Kolkata, among other places.

The best time to visit the city is from October to March. The weather is cool and suitable for exploring the region. It is best to avoid the hot summer months when the mercury can go up to 45 Celsius.

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23 Allahabad Traveller Reviews

"Good" new review

Allahabad Experience: Superb! Nice experience feel like visiting again. I would like to roam highcourt from inside and to know about their speciality.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Nice combination of north and south indian food.
Activities & things to do: Feel like to swimming in holy rivers.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Traveler should appoint guide who know the depth about the history of Allahabad.
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"Ganga view and sacredness" new review

Allahabad Experience: We went during Kumbhmela and we enjoyed our stay and holy bath. The arrangements were done very well by the govt and it was a commendable job by the govt.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: The food was good and the simple food of UP was very delicious and tasty.
Activities & things to do: Mostly spent time near Ganga and went round the city. It was clean and well maintained.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: There was no problem in the city. Well connected and easy to reach from anywhere in the country.
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"Holy city of unholy state"

Allahabad Experience: Allahabad is a holy city known for Kumbh Mela. It is surrounded by good roads not as broad as in Delhi, not as dirty as in Varanasi not as filled of dirt as in Agra. City is cool and calm since not a political and economical city of UP. People of western UP fight a lot on tiny things and spend their life long earning in Allahabad high court.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Market is decent, food is good.
Activities & things to do: Baring high court, Allahabad couldn\'t perform his duties to generate job opportunities for UP.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Good acceptability from any part of UP and Delhi.
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"trip to allahabad"

Allahabad Experience: allahabad is a holy place rather than a site seeeing destination.so if go there without work just for holidays u will spoil ur holidays
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: nothing is good there. . .
Activities & things to do: no activities available
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: by train
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"Must visit"

Allahabad Experience: Allahabad is a city which touch deeply 2 my heart.especially SANGAM and ANAND BHAVAN.must go,and whenever i have time i will go again.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Seight seeing SANGAM DARSHAN,ANAND BHAVAN and many thing 2 see,ur eyes will love 2 see....,shopping malls PVR,BIG BAZAAR and SPENCER is available,foodin is good elchico,rajdhani,mac donalds,spicy bite etc.various types of good fooding is there.
Activities & things to do: Not much more but hn PVR u will got time spend and fun activity 4 kids.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Nothing special 4 safety as always some thefts and beggers are in every city,so this is 2 keep in mind.Indian railway is easily available from each and every city of INDIA
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Tourist places in Allahabad

From holding special significance due to the holy Sangam of three rivers to deriving it’s name from Prakrishta Yajna performed by Lord Brahma, all these make Allahabad one of the holy cities of Uttar Pradesh. Religious and historical significance add to the factors of Allahabad being popular. There are innumerable tourist attractions within the city which include temples, museums and gardens.

One of the most famous attractions is Sangam, which is also the holiest point in Allahabad. It is the point where the confluence of three rivers -- Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati takes place. Tourists visiting Sangam can witness the muddy brown waters of River Ganges along with the translucent green waters of River Yamuna.  However, it is believed that River Saraswati flows and meets these two rivers underneath the surface. This place is crowded with devotees during the Kumbha and Ardh Kumbha Melas.

Being a holy city, there are numerous temples which are dedicated to different gods such as Hanuman, Shiva and Vishnu. Some of the popular temples located in the city are Bade Hanumanji Mandir, Lalita Devi temple, Kalyani Devi temple and Mankameshwar temple. In addition, tourists can also head towards temples like Nagvasuki temple, Benimadhav temple, Shivkoti Mahadev temple and Alepidevi temple.

Besides temples, the city is also home to several parks, museums, universities and forts. Some of the popular sightseeing attractions include Allahabad Fort, Allahabad Museum, Allahabad University and Anand Bhawan. Khusro Bagh, Alfred Park, All Saints Cathedral, Patalpuri temple and Akshaya Vat are other sightseeing options in Allahabad.

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