Allahabad, a holy city in the Uttar Pradesh state of India is known for the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible- Saraswati. If you have only a day’s time to spend in Allahabad, you can make the most of it by visiting these places.
Triveni Sangam
It is a confluence of three holy Indian rivers- the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati. A confluence is a meeting point or junction of two or more rivers. Out of these three rivers, Saraswati is invisible and people believe that the river is present in a metaphysical form.
Address: Triveni Sangam, near Hanuman Mandir, Allahabad, India
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next destination: Minto Park, 15 minutes drive
Minto Park
It is also known as Madan Mohan Malaviya Park and is a historic tree-lined park.
Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India
Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 07:30 PM
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Akshay Vat, 10 minutes drive
Akshay Vat
It is a legendary banyan tree, over hundreds of years old and is believed to be never dying.
Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next destination: Patalpuri Temple, 5 minutes drive
Patalpuri Temple
It is an underground temple within the Allahabad Fort, housing the roots of the Akshaya Vat.
Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India
Contact: +91 70599 44396
Time to spend: 30 minutes
Next destination: Allahabad Fort, 5 minutes walk
Allahabad Fort
It is a 16th-century massive Fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar. In its time, the Fort showcased an unrivaled architecture.
Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India
Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Contact: +91 70599 44396
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: Anand Bhawan, 20 minutes drive
Anand Bhawan
It was originally built as a residence of the Nehru family, the political hierarchy since India’s struggle for freedom. At present, it is a museum showcasing the furnishings and household items of that time.
Address: Near Balson Chauraha, Allahabad – Faizabad Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211001, India
Visiting time: 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday closed
Contact: +91 81126 00600
Time to spend: 1 hour
Next destination: All Saints Cathedral, 20 minutes drive
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All Saints Cathedral
Also known as “Patthar Girija” (meaning stone-walled church), All Saints Cathedral is an ancient cathedral built in the Gothic style of Architecture.
Address: Sarojini Naidu Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211001, India
Contact: +91 96218 30875
Time to spend: 45 minutes
Next destination: Khusro Bagh, 10 minutes drive
Khusro Bagh
It is a walled garden and a burial complex.
Address: Lukarganj, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211016, India
Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Contact: +91 96206 93859
Time to spend: 45 minutes
You can also hire a cab on day rental in Allahabad and enjoy a hassle-free trip.
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