Allahabad is one of the most holy and consecrated cities of India. The city is referred to in the hallowed sacred texts, including the Vedas, Puranas, the Mahabharata, and the Ramayana, as Prayag. The city is especially sacrosanct for the Hindus, as the Ganga, Yamuna, and the fanciful Saraswati meet here. Allahabad is at par with the needs of the present day demands and finding a good restaurant or place to eat should not be hard. With different dishes to choose in restaurants to pamper your taste buds to delicious street food, Allahabad is a food haven. Allahabad is also 200 km away from the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. It takes about 4 hours to reach by a Lucknow to Allahabad cab.
Allahabad takes pride in its numerous sightseeing spots. Here is a rundown of a few in no particular order.
Allahabad Fort
Understanding the key significance of the spot, visionary extraordinaire and Mughal Emperor, Akbar built this fort in 1583. Transcending the waterways edge, it was unrivaled for its configuration and development, and has the qualification of being the most seasoned Mughal stronghold in India. Guests are permitted to visit the Saraswati Kup, an all around, accepted to be the wellspring of the Saraswati River, the underground Patalpuri Temple and the wonderful Jodhabai Palace.
All Saints Cathedral
Designed by Sir William Emerson in 1870, the church building is a magnificent example of frontier construction modeling. In the wake of finishing this, he went ahead to plan the Victoria Memorial in Calcutta. The house of prayer was sanctified in 1887, and right up ’til the present time stays one of the finest Anglican churches in Asia. The red and white façade of the building and the complex decorate take a shot at the marble sacred place are evidently great.
Ashoka Pillar
The Ashoka Pillar inside of the stronghold is made of cleaned sandstone and has a few declarations and a Persian engraving of Jehangir recorded on it. At 10.6 m, it stands tall notwithstanding its tallness then most likely for its great artifact, which goes back to 232 BC.
Kumbh Mela
It is the biggest religious festival when a large number of individuals swarm to the city Allahabad, just to take a plunge at the Sangam, where the legendary Saraswati converges with the Ganga and the Yamuna. The Mela is famous for the various positions of travelers and sadhus who come here to experience godliness. Mahakumbh Mela, which happens once in 12 years, will be held from January.
Hanuman Mandir
This mandir is the one and only in North India with a symbol of Hanuman in a leaning back stance. The structure is washed by the stream water and gets submerged when the Ganga is in high tide.
Sangam
At 7 km from the Civil Lines, under the shadow of the eastern bulwarks of the fortification, sloppy banks just towards the spot where the cocoa waters of the Ganga converge into the greens of the Yamuna. The Sangam, as it has been known through the ages, is accepted to be one of the holiest locales in India where Hindus come to offer their requests to God. To see the Sangam, you can lease a boat from the ghat which is toward the east of the stronghold (Rs 12 for each individual).
There are many more places to visit in Allahabad than the ones mentioned above which in itself is a testament of the rich tourism potential of Allahabad.