Reckoned as one of the venerated religious places in India, Allahabad is a top attraction for Uttar Pradesh Tourism. Apart from being one of the most popular pilgrimage centers in India, Allahabad is also called the City of Prime Ministers as it has given us 7 Prime Ministers out of 15. Officially known as Prayagraj, this place is often spelled as Illahabas which means the City of Allah. Marked by a large number of tourists all year round, this holy town in India with planned infrastructure is extremely popular for the emergence of holy Sangam and hosting the world's largest congregation of pilgrims, Kumbh Mela. Right from discovering vibrant culture, ancient relics, rich literature, sprawling gardens, revered temples and many mouth watering culinary delights, Allahabad definitely has an amazing concoction in store.
# Triveni SangamThe confluence of the most sacred rivers, Triveni Sangam is where Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet. Reckoned as one of the most significant religious sites not only in Allahabad but India, this place is a delight for many people belonging to Hindu sect. Also, the world famous Prayagraj Kumbh Mela is held at this spot once in twelve years and a large number of devotees gather here to take a holy dip in the pristine water of the Sangam in order to attain salvation. Apart from bathing at this spot, people can attend evening Aarti at Saraswati Ghat and Nehru Ghat that are located close to Triveni Sangam. People can also visit Qila Ghat by taking a boat ride to grab the most breathtaking views of the confluence.
# Temples of AllahabadAllahabad is a holy city that is dotted with many famous temples that hold immense significance. One of the very famous temples here is Lalita Devi Temple that is known for sacred Peepal tree and Pandav Koop from ancient times. Someshwar Mahadev temple located along the banks of river Yamuna is also a very popular temple in Allahabad that hosts many famous Hindu festivals like Maha Shivratri, Nag Panchami etc. You can also pay homage to Hanuman Temple that is located near Allahabad Fort. This beautiful temple of Lord Hanuman is partially submerged in Yamuna river during high tides adding more charm to its holiness. ISKCON temple, Mankameshwar Temple, Patalpuri Temple etc are also worth visiting on your trip to Allahabad.
# Prayagraj FortStanding tall in the testimony of time, Prayagraj Fort, also known as Allahabad Fort is a top attraction for heritage lovers and archeologists. This historical edifice located on the bank of River Yamuna is a brilliant masterpiece built in 1583 under the rule of the great Mughal Emperor, Akbar. Considered as one of the best places to visit in Allahabad, people get to witness an exquisite craftsmanship of Mughal era reflected in the intricate carvings and marvelous architecture of various halls and palaces present in the complex. Ashoka Pillar and Saraswati Koop are two major highlights of this magnificent fort which is totally worth witnessing.
# Prayagraj MuseumDating back to 1931, Prayagraj Museum is yet another tourist attraction of Allahabad that should be on your wishlist. From a vast collection of manuscripts, sculptures, murals and paintings, the museum displays a melange of artefacts from different eras. There are galleries dedicated to Jawahar Lal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi which display their phenomenal contribution towards the freedom fight and their personal belongings such as their childhood photographs, original manuscript, Gandhi Smrity Vahan etc. To see the actual vehicle that was used for immersing the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi in Triveni Sangam definitely draws a vivid picture of that time.
# Allahabad UniversityOne of the best tourist places to visit in Prayagraj, taking a tour of the sprawling Allahabad University Campus is truly delightful. Situated in Old Katra, Lord Northbrook laid the foundation of this University in 1873 that is reckoned as one of the oldest yet modern universities of the country. Tourists love to visit here to catch a sight of the marvelous architecture of this educational institution that is a blend of Islamic and Victorian era making it unique from other prominent campuses in India.
# Swaraj BhawanThe ancestral home of the Nehru Family and the place where the first and only female Prime Minister, Late Indira Gandhi was born, Swaraj Bhawan is a must visit place in Allahabad that will take you down a memory lane. Earlier known as Anand Bhawan, this historical house in Allahabad was owned by Shri Moti Lal Nehru. Later in 1930, he donated this massive bungalow consisting of 42 rooms to the Congress Committee. This erstwhile headquarters of Congress today is a public museum that displays personal belongings of the Nehru family and some significant historical memorabilia such as Gandhi Ji’s Charkha, Photo albums etc which gives a sneak peek into the bygone era.