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Allahabad : Hotel Choices
Kanha Shyam 22/1, Strechy Road, Civil Lines
0.5 km from railway station, 1 km from bus stand.
Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool, Banquet Hall.
Yatrik 33 S.P. Marg, Civil
1 km from railway station, 1/2 km from bus stand.
Restaurant, Conference Halls, Car Rental,
Presidency 19-D, Sarojini Naidu
1 km from railway station, 2 km from bus stand.
Centrally Airconditioned, Dining Hal Swimming Pool, Conference Hall (50-60),
Allahabad Regency 16 Tashkent Marg
1 km from railway station, 1 km from railway station, V2 km from bus stand.
Restaurant, Conference Hall, Swimrrir. Pool, Health Club.
Ilawart (Upstdc) 35, M.G. Marg
1 km from railway station, near bus stand.
Restaurant, Bar, Conference / Banqut: Hall.
Samrat 49 A Mahatma Gandhi Marg
1/2 km from bus stand. 1 km from rail™
station.
Allahabad : Emergency Services
Hospitals & Nursing Homes
Dufferin Hospital, Civil Lines
Kamla Nehru Hospital, Kamala Nehru Marg
Moti Lai Nehru Hospital, Colvin
Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital
Chemists/Medical Stores
M. Lai, near Kamala Nehru Hospital.
B.N. Rama & Co., Civil Lines.
Balson Stores, Hashimpur Road.
Allahabad : Travel Agents/Tour Operators
Krishna Travel Agency, 936, Daraganj
Pratap Travel Agency, 50 Zero Road
Ankita Travels, 15A, Sardar Patel Marg
Varuna, Civil Lines,
Shan, B/12, Indira Bha-van, M.G. Marg,
Allahabad : Banks Support
Banks/Currency Exchange
State Bank of India, Main Branch
Allahabad Bank, Main Branch
Bank of Baroda, 61, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines
Canara Bank, near Indian Coffee House, Civil Lines
Bank of India, 10 Sardar Patel Marg, Civil Lines
Union Bank of India, Head Branch, 49, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines
Union Bank of India, Head Branch, 49, M.G. Marg. Civil Lines
Allahabad : Shopping
The main shopping centers is Civil Lines which has the Gandhi Ashram and Gangotri, the UP Handicrafts outlet.
Allahabad : Accommodation
Kaushambi, 60 km, was once the capital of King Udayan of the Vatsa Kingdom. It is a special place for Buddhists as Lord Buddha preached here. Other attractions include an Ashoka Pillar, ruins of a palace and a Jain temple.
Kara, 69 km, was once the provincial capital of the Mughals, the ruins of which, stretching over 3.5 km along the banks of the Ganges, can still be seen. Other places of interest are Kara Devi Temple, tomb of Sant Maluk Das, ruins of the fort of Raja Jaichand, Jama Masjid, Khetrapal Bhairav Temple, Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple and Dargah of Khwaja Karak.
Bhita, 20 km, archaeological site with remains dating to 300 BC.
Sringverpur, 40 km, excavations uncovered a temple of Sringi Rishi. On the Ganga’s banks is the Ramchaura platform, said to be the place where Lord Ram stayed overnight while going to the forest. His feet were washed by Nishadraj (king of the boatmen) here before taking the Lord in his boat.
Tons River Aqueduct, 43 km, a popular picnic spot.
Upardaha Lake, 44 km, one of the protected lakes of the state.
Allahabad : City with a Past
Amongst the cities of Uttar Pradesh, and indeed of India, Allahabad has a unique situation. It is not just one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimages, or a strategic citadel of medieval times or just a city of fanatic fervour and sacriiice during momentous movements like the fight for independence, or even a city of great personalities, past and present.
It is a city that does not live merely on its past, or, for that matter, on any single dimension. It is, in fact, a historical and religious city that lives in the present, for the future. And it is one of the cleanest cities of Uttar Pradesh, atleast around its vast district of Civil Lines.
A controversial suggestion? Take a stroli along the M.G. Road on any evening, especially on the stretch between the All Saints Cathedral and Ram Chowk, and a little beyond. It is a wide tree-iined avenue meant to linger on and take leisurely walks in.
Stop at any of the side-walk cafes that serve anything from ‘macaroni’ to ‘masaia dosa’ to green chickpea chaat laced with green chillies, shredded carrots and raddish.
Or walk into any of the fine restaurants and dine in airconditioned comfort. Or go on a shopping spree, for, the best stores are located here.
You could also walk around the Civil Lines with its wide avenues, parks and fine bungalows standing in spacious compounds. Or stroll into Khusro Bagh, just across the railway track, and immerse yourself into the seclusion of Mughal period architecture and gardens. You will never regret a moment spent here!
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.
Allahabad : Bars
UPSTDC Tourist Bungalow, Hasty Tasty, Rajdoot.
Allahabad : Eating Out
UPSTDC Tourist Bungalow, 35, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines
Hasty Tasty, South Road, Civil Lines
Rajdoot, Vivekanand Marg. Jade Garden, Tepso Hotel, Civil Lines
Tandoor Restaurant, Civil Lines
Kwality Restaurant, Civil Lines
Elchiko Restaurant, 24 M.G. Road
Shahen-shah Restaurant, Civil Lines
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