Day Trip to Triveni Sangam Allahabad from Varanasi
Overview
Allahabad, formerly known as Prayagraj, plays a crucial role in Uttar Pradesh Tourism alongside Agra and Varanasi due to its sacred Triveni Sangam. With a religious legacy exceeding 3000 years, millions visit to partake in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati.
- 🕌 The famous Full Kumbh festival occurs every twelve years.
- 🏛️ Triveni Sangam has been a witness to the rise and fall of various dynasties.
- 🚶 On busy days, visitors may need to walk several kilometers or take an E-Rickshaw due to crowd and traffic regulations.
- 💰 Historical rulers like Harshvardhana were known for their charity on auspicious days, opening treasures for the needy.
- 🚗 Parking is required for cars or coaches, which must be left behind.
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Pickup included
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional art historian guide
- Lunch
- Boat ride at river Ganges
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Monument entrances
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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Triveni Sangam Prayagrajthe meeting point of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up more than 4,000 years ago). All three rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati are highly revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers hold tremendous religious importance. It is one of the places where the Kumbh Mela is held once every 12 years.
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Allahabad FortAllahabad Fort is a splendid work of architecture that was built during the reign of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor in 1583. The marvelous structure is located on the banks of the confluence of the Rivers Ganga and Yamuna in the North-Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad Fort is well-known for being the largest fort ever built by Akbar.