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Allahabad a highly religious place for Hindus and Muslims was
established by King Akbar by the name of Illahabas, meaning house of Allah.
The British modified the name as per there convenience and started calling
it Allahabad. Akbar realised the commercial importance of this place and
built several Ghats on the river banks. Later the city developed as a major
trade centre in Uttar Pradesh.
Allahabad was once called Oxford of east, due to the high standards of
education in Allahabad University. Allahabad has produced many great
scholars, poets, thinkers, statesman and leaders. It was a strategic
location for the activities of Indian freedom struggle. Religiously highly
sacred, Allahabad is host of the Maha Kumbh Mela on the Confluence site
(Triveni Sangam). Many temples, churches and mosques are built across the
city. Today Allahabad rests peacefully with a great past, calm present and a
promising future.
Climate :- Allahabad experiences all four seasons. The summer season
is from April to June with the maximum temperatures ranging between 40 to 45
°C. Monsoon begins in early July and lasts till September. The winter season
falls in the months of December, January and February. Temperatures in the
cold weather could drop to freezing with maximum at almost 12 to 14 °C.
Allahabad also witnesses severe fog in January resulting in massive traffic
and travel delays. It does not snow in Allahabad.
Location :- Allahabad is situated in the Eastern Uttar Pradesh, close
to Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur. The city is on the banks of rivar Ganga and
Yamuna and there confluence, known as Triveni Sangam.
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TO REACH
By Air - There is no air link to Allahabad. Nearest Airports are
Varanasi (147 km) and Lucknow (210 km).
By Rail - Allahabad is situated on the Delhi-Kolkata route and can be
reached from any part of India by rail or bus. It is connected with Delhi
and Kolkata by some of the fastest trains in India like Rajdhani, Magadh,
and Shramjeevi. The average time taken from Delhi is 10 hours, Kolkata 15
hours, and Mumbai 24 hours.
By Road - The road network connects Allahabad very well to the nearby
and major cities. Allahabad falls on NH 2 and 27. Some major distances from
Allahabad are: Agra 433 km, Kolkata 799 km, Chennai 1790 km, Delhi 643 km,
Jaipur 673 km, Khajuraho 294 km, Mumbai 1444 km, Lucknow 204 km, Varanasi
125 km and Kanpur 200 Km.
WHEN TO GO
Best Time To Visit Allahabad is October To April.
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WHAT TO SEE |
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Sangam :- The sacred Sangam is the confluence of
three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology - Ganga , Yamuna and the
mythical Saraswati. It is believed that it is at the Sangam that a few
drops of the nectar 'Amrit" spilled making its waters truly magical. It
is around 7 Kms. from civil lines overlooked by the eastern ramparts of
the Allahabad fort, wide flood plains and muddy banks protrude towards
the sacred Sangam.
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Allahabad Fort :- Allahabad Fort was built
by emperor Akbar in 1583 AD. The fort stands on the banks of the river
Yamuna near the confluence site. Its distance from Civil Lines is about
8 kms. In its prime, the fort was unrivalled for its design,
construction and craftsmanship. At present the fort is used by the Army
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Anand Bhawan :- Anand Bhawan is the
ancestral home of the Nehrus. Here one is offered a glimpse of the
lifestyle of the family that retained for a long time the status of the
most important political dynasty in India. Anand Bhawan now houses one
of the finest museums of India and a memorabilia of the Nehru-Gandhi
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Allahabad Museum :- It is located near Chandra
Shekhar Azad Park, the key attractions of the Allahabad Museum are the
paintings of Nicholas Roerich, Rajasthani miniatures, terracotta
figurines, coins and stone sculptures from the second century BC to
modern times. The museum has eighteen galleries and is open from 10 a.m.
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Khusro Bagh :- It is one of the Mughal Gardens
which was made by Jahangir in the memory of his beloved son Prince
Khusro. The tomb of the prince was made in the centre of it. It is
situated on G.T. Road near Allahabad Junction. Guava and mangoes of this
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Hanuman Temple :- The Hanuman Temple is a unique
temple in the vicinity of the Allahabad Fort. It is renowned for the
supine image of the monkey-god Hanuman. This is the only temple to have
Hanuman in a reclining posture. Though a very small temple, it is
thronged by hundreds of devotees everyday.
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Allahabad University :- It is situated near
Anand Bhawan. Founded in 1887, it is one of the most famous Universities
of India . It has a sprawling campus, graced by fine buildings in
Victorian and Islamic architectural styles.
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All Saints Cathedral :- It is dedicated to the
memory of people of all ages and places who have kept their faith in the
Almighty. This magnificent cathedral designed by Sir William Emerson in
1870 and consecrated in 1887 is one of the finest cathedrals in Asia and
is faced in white stone with red stone dressing. No one visiting the
cathedral can fail to be impressed by the beauty of the marble altar
with intricate inlay and mosaic work. |
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Jawahar Planetarium :- It is situated beside Anand
Bhawan. It Can be visited for a celestial trip of the scientific kind.
It's worth every moment. Five shows are run from 11.00 AM, 12.00 Noon
2.00 PM, 3.00 PM & 4.00 PM . Closed on Mondays & Govt. holidays. |
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WHERE TO EAT
Allahabad has various restaurants serve a variety of cuisine- Continental,
Chinese, Indian and the traditional Mughlai. They are :-
Hotel Kanha Shyam, Civil Lines, Patio, Coffee Shop(24 Hrs.), Kanha Shyam,
Civil Lines, Food Plaza, Railway Station, Civil Lines, Hotel Milan, Civil
Line.
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