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Destination Allahabad :

Destination Allahabad also known as Prayagis a city in north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The ancient name of the city is Aggra and is believed to be the spot where Brahma offered his first sacrifice after creating the world. It is one of four sites of the Kumbh Mela, the others being Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik. It has a position of importance in Hindu scriptures for it is situated at the confluence, known as Triveni Sangam, of the holy rivers, Ganges and Yamuna, and Hindu belief says that the invisible Sarasvati River joins here also.

Tourist Attraction In Allahabad

Sangam Anand
Bhawan Khusrau
Bagh Allahabad University
Allahabad Fort
Swaraj Bhawan
Hanuman Mandir
Jawahar Planetarium
Allahabad Museum
Chandra Shekar Azad Park
Mayo Memorial Hall
Mankameshwar Temple

Access/Getting In Allahabad

By Air

There is no air link to Allahabad. Nearest Airports are Varanasi (147 km) and Lucknow (210 km).

By Rail

Allahabad is well connected by trains with all major cities, viz. Kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Mumbai.

By Road

Allahabad, on National Highways 2 and 27, is connected to all parts of the country.

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