Prayagraj

Prayagraj, also known as Allahabad, is a famous pilgrimage city in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It is famous for the holy Triveni Sangam where the three rivers: the Ganges, the Yamuna and the Saraswati meet at the same point and become one.

Allahabad attracts lakhs of tourists during the Kumbh Mela that takes places once every six years and the Maha Kumbh Mela which takes place every twelve years. Among the places to visit are Allahabad Fort, Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhawan, Moti Mahal, Jawahar Planetarium, Patalpuri Temple, Hanumanji Temple, Alopi Devi Temple, Anand Bhawan, Alfred Park, Minto Park, Thornhill Mayne Memorial and many more. The best time to visit is in the months between October and March. Biryani, Kebab and Gari ki Barfi are must-try delicacies of the city.

Prayagraj is a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. The city draws the attention of pilgrims and heritage lovers from all over the world as it opens the traveller to a world of mythological and spiritual wonders. Prayagraj is a fusion of sanctity, religion, traditions, history, and architecture which offers varied experiences from historical to religious. is one of the destinations which holds the Kumbh Mela, world’s largest congregation of devotees. For the Mughals, the city had a great strategic importance to control their empire, and it also became a prominent administrative hub for the British era. The city was the nerve centre of activities during India’s Freedom Movement. Several eminent national leaders were born on this land. has also played a leading role in the development of Hindi and Urdu literature. The city has been described in ancient scriptures as ‘Teerthraj’, the holiest pilgrimage centre and is indeed a perfect place to have a soulful escape.