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The ultimate guide to one day Allahabad trip

Allahabad, a holy city in the Uttar Pradesh state of India is known for the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible- Saraswati. If you have only a day’s time to spend in Allahabad, you can make the most of it by visiting these places.

Triveni Sangam

Triveni Sangam allahabad

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It is a confluence of three holy Indian rivers- the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati. A confluence is a meeting point or junction of two or more rivers. Out of these three rivers, Saraswati is invisible and people believe that the river is present in a metaphysical form.

Address: Triveni Sangam, near Hanuman Mandir, Allahabad, India

Time to spend: 45 minutes

Next destination: Minto Park, 15 minutes drive

Minto Park

Minto Park Allahabad

Minto Park of Allahabad displays a variety of ornamental plants.

It is also known as Madan Mohan Malaviya Park and is a historic tree-lined park.

Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India

Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 07:30 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Akshay Vat, 10 minutes drive

Akshay Vat

Akshay Vat allahabad

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It is a legendary banyan tree, over hundreds of years old and is believed to be never dying.

Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Patalpuri Temple, 5 minutes drive

Patalpuri Temple

Patalpuri Temple

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It is an underground temple within the Allahabad Fort, housing the roots of the Akshaya Vat.

Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India

Contact: +91 70599 44396

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next destination: Allahabad Fort, 5 minutes walk

Allahabad Fort

Allahabad Fort

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It is a 16th-century massive Fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar. In its time, the Fort showcased an unrivaled architecture.

Address: Allahabad Fort, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211003, India

Visiting time: 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Contact: +91 70599 44396

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: Anand Bhawan, 20 minutes drive

Anand Bhawan

Anand Bhawan allahabad

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It was originally built as a residence of the Nehru family, the political hierarchy since India’s struggle for freedom. At present, it is a museum showcasing the furnishings and household items of that time.

Address: Near Balson Chauraha, Allahabad – Faizabad Road, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211001, India

Visiting time: 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM, Monday closed

Contact: +91 81126 00600

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next destination: All Saints Cathedral, 20 minutes drive

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All Saints Cathedral

All Saints Cathedral Allahabad

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Also known as “Patthar Girija” (meaning stone-walled church), All Saints Cathedral is an ancient cathedral built in the Gothic style of Architecture.

Address: Sarojini Naidu Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211001, India

Contact: +91 96218 30875

Time to spend: 45 minutes

Next destination: Khusro Bagh, 10 minutes drive

Khusro Bagh

Khusro Bagh Allahabad

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It is a walled garden and a burial complex.

Address: Lukarganj, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211016, India

Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Contact: +91 96206 93859

Time to spend: 45 minutes

You can also hire a cab on day rental in Allahabad and enjoy a hassle-free trip.

Route plan

One day in Allahabad

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