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Prayagraj (ISO: Prayāgarāja; / ˈ p r eɪ ə ˌ ɡ r ɑː dʒ, ˈ p r aɪ ə-/), formerly known as Allahabad or Ilahabad, is a metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Prayagraj district, the most populous district in the state and 13th most populous district in India and the Prayagraj ...
Prayagraj, city, southern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is situated at the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna (Jumna) rivers, about 65 miles (100 km) west-northwest of Varanasi (Benares).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Positioned along the sacred sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati, the city of Prayagraj (once known as Allahabad), in Uttar Pradesh, is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus.
Prayagraj is the birthplace of Jawaharlal Nehru, and the Nehru family estate, called Anand Bhavan, is now a museum. It is also the birthplace of Indira Gandhi, and the home of Lal Bahadur Shastri, both later prime ministers of India. Vishwanath Pratap Singh and Chandra Shekhar were also associated with Prayagraj.
- Triveni Sangam. Pilgrimage. At a distance of 8 km from Allahabad Railway Station, Triveni Sangam is a sacred place located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Allahabad Fort. Heritage. At a distance of 3 km from Triveni Sangam, and 7 km from Allahabad Railway Station, Allahabad Fort is an ancient fort in the holy city of Prayagraj.
- Khusro Bagh. Heritage | Park. At a distance of 1 km from Allahabad Railway Station, Khusro Bagh is a large walled garden and burial complex located at the Lukarganj area of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Anand Bhavan. Heritage | Museum. At a distance of 5 km from Allahabad Railway Station, Anand Bhavan was the ancestral home of Jawaharlal Nehru located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
In this article, we will take you on a journey through the famous places to visit in Prayagraj (Allahabad), giving you a glimpse into the spiritual (Prayagraj Kumbh Mela) and historical wonders that await you. Best Time to Visit: October to February; Ideal Vacation Duration: 1 to 2 days
Prayagraj (Hindi: प्रयागराज Prayāgrāj), formerly Allahabad, is one of the holiest cities in India, is in Uttar Pradesh. About 80 million people are expected to visit the Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage in Prayagraj.
