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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/allahabad-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Allahabad" align="right" />This is more commonly recognized as Prayag, and the site where the mythical Saraswati River makes an appearance. One of India's most holy and historically-inclined cities, Allahabad is dotted with temples all over. True, much of the city has changed and hints of emerging modernity are evident in the reconstructions that now and then take place. Spend at least 2 days here, so you can see all there is to see. Take a boat ride early in the morning and watch the confluence of the three holy rivers at close quarters, before the crowd emerges. And if an assertion of faith is what you seek, visit it during the highly busy Kumbha Mela. No matter when you go, and what your reason might be, you will always discover more than what meets the eye…
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April - June, Extremely hot 
	Temperature: 30.2°C-44.6°C</td>
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July - September, Reasonably heavy rainfall 
Annual rainfall - 1935.5 mm </td>
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October - March, Cool days and very cold nights 
Temperature: 3.7°C-25.4°C</td>
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 <td class="body-text">November - March when it is cooler. If possible, make it a point to visit during the Maha Kumbh Mela that happens every 12 years in Jan-Feb</td>
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 <td class="body-text"> Exploring Allahabad can best be done in a private vehicle. Cycle rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and taxis are also commonly used to move around.
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	Govt of UP Regional Tourist Office 
Tourist Bungalow, 35 MG Road 
Civil Lines, Allahabad 
Tel : 0532-2601873

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 Triveni Sangam: This is the holiest point in Allahabad, the confluence of the three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. While the muddy brown waters of Ganga and the translucent green of Yamuna are clearly visible, it is believed that Saraswati, flows and meets these two rivers underneath the surface. This is also believed to be the spot where the drops of holy nectar fell, thus sanctifying it. A wash here is believed to free one of all sins. In fact so sacred is this spot that legends have it that even Gods have a dip here to wash off their sins! You can hire the services of the several boats anchored here to take a dip. This Sangam is especially crowded during the Kumbha and Ardha Kumbha Melas.

Allahabad Fort: Constructed by Akbar, this fort is located near the confluence site. Believed to be the largest fort built by Akbar, it houses three magnificent galleries, the zenana, Jodhabai Palace, the Persian inscribed Ashoka Pillar and the Saraswati Koop, believed to be the origin of the River Saraswati. Inside the fort is also Patalpuri, the underground temple and the much-revered Akshaya Vat or immortal Banyan tree. This fort is now used by the Indian army and only a limited area is open to the visitors.

Patalpuri Temple & Akshaya Vat: This underground temple located within the Allahabad Fort is said to be the site where Lord Rama performed the panda daan for his forefathers. It finds special mention in the travelogue of the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang, who visited India in A.D 644. Also located within the temple is the famous Akshaya Vat or the Immortal Tree, which is one of the most revered trees among the Hindus. 
Open from: 7.00 am-5.00 pm 
Note - You require a permit from the Ordnance Depot or the Tourist Office for visiting this

Bade Hanumanji Mandir: Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this underground temple is possibly the only temple to house his idol in a reclining position. Near his head are idols of Lord Rama and Lakshmana. Bright orange in colour and measuring to almost 9 ft long, this temple is said to have great powers. In fact, a talk around the place would reveal to you that during monsoons, when the water level of the Sangam rises, it only reaches his feet and recedes. 
Open from: 5.30 am-9.00 pm

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Mankameshwar Temple: This temple is believed to have been erected by Lord Rama when Sita wanted to pray to Lord Shiva. Literally meaning “the fulfillment of wishes”, it is said that a wish by a true faithful would never go unanswered here. 
Open from: 6.00 am-9.00 pm

Kalyani Devi Temple: Allahabad is considered one of the sacred Shaktipeeths, since Sati's fingers are believed to have fallen here. The idol within the temple is believed to be over a thousand years old. The Chaitra Navaratri in March and the Ashwin Navaratri in October are celebrated greatly here. 
Open from: 5.30 am-10.30 pm

Lalita Devi Temple: Brightly dressed in rich and ornamented clothing, this temple is dedicated to Lalita Devi, a manifestation of Sati. A Bargad Ghat near the temple is believed to be very sacred. Within the temple is a smaller shrine housing a shivling made of mercury. During the Chaitra Navaratri, special idols of the goddess are brought in from Bengal, and later immersed at the Saraswati Ghat. Every morning, a prasad of dal, rice, puri and subzi is given out to devotees. 
Open from: 4.00 am-noon; 4.00 pm-11.00 pm

Alepidevi Temple: Surprisingly, this temple is devoid of a shrine or an idol. Instead, people worship a swing inside, which is believed to have been used by the Devi. Offerings of flowers and coconuts are made to this swing. 
Open from: 5.00 am-2.00 pm; 4.00 pm-9.00 pm

Nagvasuki Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Nagaraj, the Lord of Snakes, who is depicted carrying the burden of the world on his shoulders. The temple also houses a unique image of Bheeshma Pitamah in a supine position. This temple is greatly visited during the annual festival of Nag Panchami. 
Open from: 6.00 am-2.00 pm, 4.00 pm-9.00 pm

Khusrau Bagh: Typically Mughal in its design, the garden is accessible by an 18 m high gateway. This garden houses the tomb of Prince Khusrau, son of the Mughal Emperor Jehangir, who was jailed and executed after an unsuccessful rebellion and a plot to assassinate his father. Nearby are the tombs of his sisters and a two storied tomb of his mother.

Allahabad Museum: Located at Kamala Nehru Road inside Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, this historically important museum has 18 galleries containing a wide range of arts and artifacts. The objects on display include Indus Valley antiques, gold coins, stone sculptures, bronzes, seals, inscriptions, miniature paintings, Buddhist thangkas, textiles, weapons and the personal contribution of Nehru. The terracotta collection is said to be the largest and include charming scenes like folk dances, birds, feasting and hunting. A highlight you must watch out for is the head of Shiva emerging from a stone linga. 
Open from: 10.30 am-4.30 pm (closed on Mondays)

Anand Bhawan: This was the former ancestral home of the Nehru family. Donated to the Indian government in 1970, it was later turned into a museum. The exhibits in this two-storied building seen through glass panels include personal items of Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and her sons Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. Visit the study for a glance at huge bookshelves filled with books dedicated to Marx and Lenin. The outhouse has a picture gallery dedicated to the life and times of the former first family. Adjacent to the Anand Bhawan is a museum, where an audio-visual presentation 'The Story of Independence' is held. Also take out time to visit the Jawahar Planetarium, which holds regular shows on astronomy. 
Open from: Anand Bhawan - 9.30 am-5.00 pm (closed on Mondays) 
Jawahar Planetarium - 10.00 am, 11.00 am, 12.00am, 2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00 pm, 5.00 pm (closed on Mondays)

All Saint's Cathedral: Typically European in its design, this cathedral is described as the finest Anglican cathedral in Asia. Its Gothic style is a remarkable example of colonial architecture and the cathedral still retains much of its stained glass work and its impressive marble altar.

Public Library: Located in Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, this is the oldest library in the city. It sports gothic designs and houses approximately 75,000 rare books and manuscripts, government publications, parliamentary papers and blue books of the 19th century.

Minto Park: Also known as Madan Mohan Malaviya Park, this park is located to the west of the fort near the Yamuna River and is home to a white memorial stone mounted by four ferocious-looking tigers.

Chandra Shekhar Azad Park: Earlier known as Alfred Park, this extensive garden park has fine colonial buildings as well as a Public Library. The park was renamed in honor of the freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad who died in an encounter with the imperialists. Within the park is the bust statue of this freedom fighter where he breathed his last. 
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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/allahabad-food.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Allahabad" align="right" />Definitely no dearth of eating options here. The roadside vendors are extremely popular and you'd almost always find a large crowd of people feasting on samosas, kachoris and chaat. The dharamsalas and ashrams here provide simple vegetarian fare. If you'd rather have a wholesome meal, head out to Pacific Restaurant that serves quite an interesting range of continental cuisine. More upmarket is the New Jade Restaurant and Tandoor, which serve a variety of multi-cuisine items. Especially worth trying is the rogan josh and chicken with mushrooms. For a vegetarian fare Purohit Restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike. A clean and pleasant looking place it serves a wide variety of North Indian vegetarian cuisine at reasonable rates. Baradari a traditional Indian restaurant at Hotel Kanha Shyam offers superb cuisine and wonderful atmosphere. Also popular for its snacks are Kamadhenu Fast Foods Restaurant and the Indian Coffee House. Friends Café, just off MG Road, is a good bet for pizzas, burgers, and milk shakes. For those craving for something sweet should head out to Lucky Sweets, known for its mouthwatering Bengali sweets like Khajoori Gur wali Sandes. Sulaki Mithai Shop in Bahadurganj is another great place to pick up a box of sweets to take back home. El Chico Espresso Snack Bar, located on M.G. Road is an excellent place to hangout and have that evening cup of coffee. </td>
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 		<td class="body-text"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/allahabad-shopping.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Allahabad" align="right" />The major shopping areas are centred around Civil Lines, Chowk and Katra areas and the more recent Allahpur. This holy town has quite a range of religious paraphernalia, like sandalwood, incense, beads, vermilion and camphor. Electronic goods, computer equipments, books and tiny souvenirs are also easily available. The city is also famous for its bookshops, so try and get your hands on the religious books. Especially known for its embroidery-work, Allahabad is one of the best places to pick up the chikankari work, done on garments. The Government Emporia and the UP Handlooms are popular places to pick these from. Brass lamps and inlay work, and mojri-like shoes also feature on people's shopping lists. 
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 Undoubtedly one of the most celebrated festivals is the Kumbha Mela, held once in 12 years. This Allahabad sees devotees and tourists arriving in thousands to offer their prayers and wash off their sins. Held on the banks of Sangam River, millions of devotees take the holy dip in the Ganges and attend the sacred fair. Celebrated once in 6 years, the Ardha Kumbha Mela or half Kumbha Mela also witnesses devotees arriving in lakhs and looking to wash off their sins by offering prayers to their Gods. Magh Mela is the annual religious event or the great bathing festival, a smaller version of the gigantic Kumbha Mela, held from mid-January to mid-February. Sangam, the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, are filled with travelers who stay in the temporary township that comes up on its banks and offer prayers to the holy river. The Maha Shivaratri festival is celebrated in honour of one of the most venerated Gods, Lord Shiva. Offerings of berries and bel-patta are made and the shivalinga is bathed in honey and milk and worshipped.</td>
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">There aren't any high-end hotels here and hotels are mostly centred around the Sangam area. Among the most budget-style hotel, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002652&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Prayag&hotelClass=0&address1=73%2C+Noorullah+Road&address2=&city=Allahabad&state=Uttar+Pradesh&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Prayag</a> is one of the oldest hotels here located opposite the railway station. Similar to this is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001114&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Milan%28Complimentery+Wi-Fi%29&hotelClass=0&address1=46%2C+Leader+Road&address2=&city=Allahabad&state=Uttar+Pradesh&pinCode=211003&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Milan</a>, which is located close to the Sangam. <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001114&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Suncity&hotelClass=0&address1=19%2F21+Leader+Road&address2=&city=Allahabad&state=Uttar+Pradesh&pinCode=211001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Suncity</a> on Leader Road offers a comfortable stay at reasonable rates. One of the most popular hotels here is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002460&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Rahi+Ilawart+Tourist+Bungalow&hotelClass=0&address1=35%2C+Mahatma+Gandhi+Marg&address2=&city=Allahabad&state=Uttar+Pradesh&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Rahi Ilawart Tourist Bungalow</a> located in the city centre. Also located close to the Sangam is the slightly better-priced Hotel Saket. If you don't mind spending a little extra, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001117&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Ajay+International&hotelClass=3&address1=Lal+Bahadur+Shastri+Marg&address2=&city=Allahabad&state=Uttar+Pradesh&pinCode=211001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Ajay International</a> and <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001115&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Milan+Palace&hotelClass=3&address1=Govind+Tower%2C+4%2F2+Strachy+Road&address2=&city=Allahabad&state=Uttar+Pradesh&pinCode=211001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Milan Palace</a> are close to the shopping and commercial area of Allahabad. Another very popular hotel is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001113&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Grand+Continental+Hotel&hotelClass=3&address1=Sardar+Patel+Marg%2C+Civil+Lines&address2=&city=Allahabad&state=Uttar+Pradesh&pinCode=211001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Grand Continental Hotel</a>, which is among the finer hotels and a better place to opt for. It houses a pool, an excellent restaurant, a bar, a patisserie and beautifully decorated interiors.</td>
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 <td valign="top" class="body-text"> Allahabad is connected by good roads to all major cities in Uttar Pradesh. Buses also ply between Kolkata and New Delhi, though these are not really recommended.
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">Popular legend has it that Allahabad derived its name from Prakrishta Yagna performed by Lord Brahma. This city has special significance due to the holy Sangam of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the 'invisible' Saraswati. It is believed that Saraswati River once flowed through the Thar Desert and its disappearance is roughly estimated to have happened between 5000 and 3000 BC. However, traces of the river have been captured by satellites, thus making it even more mysterious. It is believed that such is the power of this river that a bath at the Sangam, where it is also believed that drops of the holy nectar fell, would wash one of all sins!</td>
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