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Allahabad is situated at the confluence of the 3 sacred rivers – Ganga, Yamuna & the invisible Saraswati. It is here at the sangam that Hindus converge for a holy dip especially during the Kumbha Mela, held here every 12 years after.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Varanasi, India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Allahabad is situated at the confluence of the 3 sacred rivers – Ganga, Yamuna & the invisible Saraswati. It is here at the sangam that Hindus converge for a holy dip especially during the Kumbha Mela, held here every 12 years after.
• Enjoy visit to Allahabad: Also known as Prayag,is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city’s original name – Prayag or “place of offerings” comes from its position at the Sangam (confluence) of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Sarasvati rivers.
• Enjoy the company of our knowledgeable Local Tour Guide, who will brief you about the sacred place.
What you can expect – Itinerary is given below for your reference
Morning on time pick-up from Varanasi Hotel and meet our Tour Escort, to proceed for the sightseeing tour of Allahabad (Approx. 130 Kms / 03 Hrs drive away – one way).
Allahabad, the most important place to visit in Allahabad, the Triveni Sangam is the confluence of the 3 major rivers of India namely Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati. The three rivers maintain their visible identity and can be identified by their different colors.
Then visit the Allahabad Fort which is located near the Triveni Sangam confluence and is the largest fort built by Akbar. (It is only allowed to visit from outside till temple area only).
Later on time, drop back to Varanasi Hotel.
