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NorthUttar PradeshAllahabad

Allahabad

Allahabad is situated at the confluence of the 3 sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna & the invisible Saraswati. It is here at the sangam that hindus Converage for a holy dip especially during the Kumbha Mela, held here every 12 years after.

How to get there

	Air: The nearest airport Varanashi (135 kms) is connected by Indian Airlines flights with Agra, Bhubaneshwar, Bombay, Delhi, Khajuraho, Lucknow.
	Rail: Allahabad is an important rail terminus connected by rail with all the major cities in India.
	Road: Allahabad is connected by road with the major cities in India. Important road distances from Allahabad are:- Agra 483 kms, Delhi 612 kms, Lucknow 227 kms, Lumbini 406 kms, Khajuraho 294 kms, Varanashi 127 kms, Mumbai (Bombay) 1,502 kms, Chitrakoot 128 kms.
	Local Transport: Direct buses are available from Allahabad to Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, Varanashi, Lucknow and Kanpur.

Places of Interest

• Anand Bhawan (Home of the Nehru family)
• Allahabad Fort
• Bhardwaj Ashram
• Khusro's Tomb
• Patlipuri Temple
• Sangam
• Swaraj Bhawan
• Botanica Gardens
• Allahabad Museum

Excursions

• Kaushambi (60 kms)
• Chitrakoot (132 kms)
• Ayodhya (167 kms)

The Region

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