Private Custom Tour: Allahabad (Prayagraj) Sightseeing with Guide
Description
Allahabad (Prayagraj) is the oldest living city in India after Varanasi which has a rich historical, cultural as well as religious importance in India. Visit Triveni Sangam (meaning: Meeting of three rivers) where the holy rivers Ganges, Yamuna and a mythical river named Saraswati converge. This place is of great religious significance and the site for historic Kumbh Mela which is held every 12 years, over the years it has also been the site of immersion of ashes of several national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. Also explore the historic structures of this city, like the Allahabad fort and Anand Bhawan.
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The massive fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 A.D., the fort stands on the bank of the Yamuna near the confluence site. In its prime, the fort was unrivalled for its design, construction and craftsmanship. This huge, majestic fort has three magnificent galleries flanked by high towers. At present, the fort is used by the Indian Army and only a limited area is open to visitors. The magnificent outer wall is intact and rises above the water’s edge. Visitors are allowed to see the Ashokan Pillar and Saraswati Kup ( Koop), a well, said to be the source of the Saraswati River, and Jodhabai Palace. The Patalpuri temple is also here. So is the much revered Akshaya Vat or the immortal Banyan tree.
Visit history at Anand Bhawan, the erstwhile ancestral home of the Nehru family. Today it has been turned into a fine museum. Here, many momentous decisions, events, related to the freedom struggle took place. The main building houses a museum which displays the memorabilia of the Nehru family.
At the point of Sangam where the mighty Ganges meets the Yamuna, pandas (priests) perch on small platforms to perform puja (pray) and assist the devout in their ritual ablutions in the holy waters. The sacred Sangam is the confluence of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology – Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. At the Sangam, the waters of the Ganges and the Yamuna can be distinctly seen to merge into one. It is during the Kumbh/Ardh Kumbh that the Sangam truly comes alive attracting the largest gathering in the world of the devout from all across the country and the world.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick-up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Allahabad / Prayagraj city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- During major events, like the Kumbh Mela, it is possible that the tour cannot be conducted due to travel restrictions imposed by local government authorities.
