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Apart from the various historical, cultural and religious tourist attractions in the city itself, Allahabad the city of Sangam, is surrounded by various places of tourist interest. Often tourists take weekend trips to these nearby tourist sites to add on to their itinerary
Jhusi(Pratisthanpuri)
This place forms an ideal sanctuary for those in search of mental peace and spiritual harmony. The tranquility of its long legion of Ashrams and Temples has a soothing effect on all. It is only a 9 km drive from Allahabad, across the Ganga and is approachable by Taxis, Buses, Boats, etc.
Bhita
For those who are connoisseurs of Architecture, do not miss Bhita- An archaeological site 20 km from Allahabad, which has relics of structures constructed as early as 300 BC
Shringverpur
Popular as the kingdom of Nishadraj (King of Boatmen), this historical site has been mentioned in the epic of Ramayana, as the place where Lord Rama stayed overnight while going to the forest and his feet were washed by Nishadraj, before steering Rama across the Ganga in his Boat. Situated at a distance of 40 km from Allahabad it houses the temple of Shringi Rishi.
Tons River Aqueduct
Situated around 43 km from Allahabad, it is a popular picnic spot.
Upardaha Lake
Just 44 km away from Allahabad, this lake is among one of the protected lakes of Uttar Pradesh.
Kaushambi
Situated at around 62 km from Allahabad, this site is of importance to both the Hindus and the Bhuddists, this place is traditionally associated with the Hindu epic of Mahabharata and was visited by Lord Buddha twice to deliver discourses. The ruins of a prehistoric fort and a monastery are the only embers of its glorious past.
Kara
Sitting on the banks of Ganga, it is 69 km from Allahabad. Once the provincial capital of Mughals it has an array of stuctures bearing a hallmark of confluence of Mughal and indigenous Architecture, like -.Sheetla Mata Mandir and Kaleshwar Mahadevji temple.
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