A city bearing rich cultural and historical values, Allahabad, one of the must visits on your tour to India, is situated along the Sabarmati River in Gujarat. Just as a trip to any country, whatsoever requires proper travel information, an Allahabad trip, too, calls for thorough tourist information on Allahabad, its people and its culture.
Climate of Allahabad:
Weather is an important factor of tourist information on Allahabad. A thorough tourist guide in Allahabad will inform you about the best time to visit the city. Try to visit the place during the winters (November to March). January witnesses the maximum influx of tourists when the celebrated Magh Mela is held attracting thousands of religious followers from various parts of the nation.
Travel to Allahabad:
Travel within the city is a major part of the Allahabad tourist information. Allahabad does not have its own airport but the nearest airports are Varanasi at 147 kms and Lucknow at 210 kms. Allahabad is located on the Delhi-Kolkata route and can be accessed from any corner of India by train or bus. It is well linked with Delhi and Kolkata by some regular and good train services in India. Trains like Rajdhani, Magadh, and Shramjeevi ply to this city. Plenty of buses, rickshaws and auto rickshaw allow you travel smoothly within the city.
Tourist Attractions in Allahabad:
Sangam
One of the chief attractions for tourists in the city of Allahabad is the Sangam. Situated roughly 7 km from Civil Lines, it is actually a sacred site at the convergence of holy rivers-Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. It is visited by several saints, religious followers and tourists for the famous Kumbh Mela which takes place after every twelve years. Till today it holds as one of the most visited tourist attractions in Allahabad on a tour to India.
Patalpuri Temple and Akshaya Vat
Alluding to associations with lord Rama, the Patalpuri Temple is sited within the Allahabad Fort. The famous Akshaya Vat, one of the most sacred trees of the Hindus is also sited within the temple premises.
Allahabad Fort
Constructed by Akbar in AD 1583, the Allahabad Fort is home to some of the excellent demonstrations of art, design, and architecture.
The tourist guide in Allahabad offers visits to the following places of interest as well:
Anand Bhawan
Swaraj Bhawan
Allahabad Museum
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