Situated on the meeting point of the rivers Ganges and Yamuna, Allahabad offers a range of tourist attractions, and the city bears a rich political, historical, and religious backdrop. Testimony to the visits of the likes of Hiuen Tsang, Fa Hien, Akbar, Harsha, Dara Shikoh, Khusro and Queen Victoria, the city of Allahabad, one of the most favored tourist destinations in India, draws several tourists from various parts of the world.

The numerous tourist attractions in Allahabad are discussed as follows:

Sangam
Located just about 7 km from Civil Lines, it is actually the convergence of three holy rivers-Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Several saints, religious followers, tourists visit this sacred pilgrimage site after every twelve years when it hosts the celebrated Kumbh Mela. Till today it stands as one of the strongest tourist attractions in Allahabad on your tour to India.

Magh Mela
The Magh Mela is another of the famous fairs celebrated during the month of February.

Patalpuri Temple and Akshaya Vat
Sited within the Allahabad Fort, this is in fact an underground temple, speaking of associations with Lord Rama. The famous Akshaya Vat, one of the holiest trees of the Hindus is also sited inside the temple.

Allahabad Fort
Constructed by Akbar in AD 1583, the Allahabad Fort houses fine illustrations of art, design, architecture, and craftsmanship.

Anand Bhawan
The family home of the Nehrus, the Anand Bhawan now preserves a memorabilia of the Nehru-Gandhi family and one of the finest museums of India.

Swaraj Bhawan
Located near the Anand Bhawan, and constructed by Pt. Moti Lal Nehru, it is the address where the former Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi was born.

Allahabad Museum
Positioned near Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, the Allahabad Museum is home to the valuable paintings of Nicholas Roerich, terracotta statuettes, Rajasthani miniatures, coins and stone figures from the 2nd century BC till date.

Tourist Sites Near Allahabad