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Allahabad : Excursions
Jhusi, 9 km, has many interesting places such as the Shiva Temple, Samudra Koop, Hans Tirth Temple. Situated across the Ganges, it can be reached by a boat.
Arail, 11 km, across the River Yamuna. Places of interest include temples of Someshwar Mahadev, Chakramahadev, Lalita Devi, Adya Veni Madhav, Siddha Ashram and Keshwar Mahadev. Can be reached by road or boat.
Chitrakoot, 132 km, is believed to be the place where Lord Rama stayed during his exile. Other places of interest include the Kamadgiri, Ram Ghat and Janaki Kund.
Related Travel Information
Uttar Pradesh : Allahabad
Allahabad, or Prayag as it was once called, has been a city of holy pilgrimage for Indians for thousands of years. Here, on the banks of the Ganga at its confluence with the Yamuna and the mythological Saraswati, known as Sangam, a once-in-1 2-years festival - the Kumbha - is staged, the largest bathing event in the world. Spread over a month, the Kumbha Mela is particularly picturesque for the holy men and the crowds it attracts. A lesser event is the yearly Magh Mela, by no means any less impressive. Renowned for its university too, Allahabad
Allahabad : Getting There
By Rail
Allahabad is best connected by rail to major cities of India.
Some of the important fast trains touching the city from Delhi are the Prayag Raj, Poorva (Amritsar-Calcutta), North-East (New Delhi-Gujarat), Puri, Purshottam expresses, the Rajdhani and Kalka Mail (Kalka-Cakutta).
Allahabad Railway Station 1331, reservation^ 1332/13333.
By Road
Allahabad is on National Highways 2 and 27. Some important road distances are Varanasi 125 km, Chitrakoot 137 km, Ayodhya 167 km, Lucknow 204 km, Khajura-ho 294 km, Patna 368 km, Jhansi 375 km, Agra 433 km, Nagpur 618 km, Delhi 643 km, Jaipur 673 km, Bhopal 680 km, Calcutta 799 km.
UPSRTC
Allahabad : Bars
UPSTDC Tourist Bungalow, Hasty Tasty, Rajdoot.
Allahabad : Shopping
The main shopping centers is Civil Lines which has the Gandhi Ashram and Gangotri, the UP Handicrafts outlet.
Allahabad : Information Offices
Regional Tourist Office, 35 Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Civil Lines
WildLife Warden, Vindhya Area, 174 C/2, Mehdauri.
