Tourist Attractions Allahabad

The Sangam is the meeting point of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. At the Sangam, a few drops of nector is believed to have fallen… making the waters truly magical. The place comes alive, during the Kumbh Mela and the Ardh Kumbh, attracting millions of devotees from all across the country. The Sangam is the site for important fares and festivals, the year round.

 The lofty Allahabad Fort, built by Emperor Akbar Stands close to the Sangam. It can be best appreciated from boats on the river. Much of the fort remains in military occupation, public access is restricted to the corner around the Patalpuri temple and the 'Akshayavata' or the undying tree. At the main gate of the fort, stands the restored polished stone Ashokan Pillar dating back to 232 B.C. The 10.6 metre high pillar has several edicts recorded on it along with the Persian incription by Emperor Jahangir, at the occasion of his accession to the throne. Permission is required from Administrative Officer, Ordnance Depot, Fort, for entering into the area where 'Akshayavat' is situated.
 

 The underground temple, inside the fort, with the Akshayavat or immortal tree is said to have been visited by Lord Rama.

The Hanuman temple also near the Sangam, houses the largest unique reclining image of Lord Hanuman. It is believed that the river rises during the annual floods to touch the feet of the image before receding back.
 

This is a 130 ft. high structure with four floors, and idols of Kumaril Bhatt, Jagat Guru Shankaracharya, Kamakshi Devi, Tirupati Balaji (with 108 Vishnus), Yogshastra sahastrayoga Linga (having 108 Shivas) adorn the interior.

Khusru Bagh is a walled garden where remains of Prince Khusro, the eldest son of Jahangir, lie buried in a simple sandstone mausoleum. His mothe Shah Begum is buried next to him.

 Several history making events of the freedom struggle took place here. Today, this ancestral home of the Nehru Family, houses a Museum displaying the memorabilia of the family. Visiting time 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Government Holidays.

 This is the old Anand Bhawan, which in 1930, was donated to the Nation by Motilal Nehru. He also renamed it Swaraj Bhawan. Open 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

 Lord Rama is said to have visited this Ashram during his exile. It's also associated with Rishi Bharadwaj.
 

 An old Lakshmi Narain Temple in Daraganj locality, where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to have paid his homage.