Allahabad Tour Packages

Places to see in Allahabad

1. Anand Bhavan

Anand Bhavan is a museum which was once the home to the Nehru Family. The museum exhibits multiple artifacts, belongings, articles associated with the family. It is said that the double-storeyed mansion was designed by Motilal Nehru as Swaraj Bhavan (the former Nehru House) became an office of the Indian National Congress. He wanted a new house for his family and thus Anand Bhavan was made. Anand Bhavan has contributed a lot of chapters to the pre-independence days of India.

2. Hanuman Mandir

Hanuman Mandir is a magnificent holy temple located near Allahabad Fort where tourists come to visit the temple to see the 20 feet long statue of Lord Hanuman. An interesting fact about the Hanuman Mandir is that it gets submerged inside the water due to the heavy flow of Ganga river. The locals believe that this phenomenon happens only because the goddess Ganga wishes to touch the feet of Hanuman. This happens mainly during the monsoon.

3. Triveni Sangam

The most beautiful place included in your Allahabad tour packages is the Triveni Sangam. Triveni Sangam marks the union of three of the holiest rivers in India: Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Each of the rivers can be distinguished by the color and quality of the water. Many locals flock to Triveni Sangam from all around the country to immerse themselves inside the water to get free of all their sins as per the Hindu rituals.

4. Khusro Bagh

Khusro Bagh is one of the most visited historic landmarks in Allahabad. Located near the Allahabad Railway station, this beautiful park is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir's son Prince Khusro, Shah Begum - Jahangir's wife, and Princes Sultan Nithar Began - Jahangir's daughter. The tombs are subject to Mughal architecture and are decorated with stone carvings and motifs.

5. Allahabad Fort

Allahabad Fort stands as the highlight of the city's tourism. It is said that the fortress was built by Emperor Ashoka, and later the great Mughal Emperor renovated the palace. Ever since then Allahabad Fort has contributed to a lot of history of the city. There are three galleries namely Saraswati Koop, Patalpuri temple and Akshaya Vat. To all those interested in Mughal Architecture should definitely visit Allahabad Fort.

Best Time to Visit Allahabad

Monsoon Season: July - September

Allahabad experiences monsoon between the month of July to September. The monsoon is the most awaited season to the people of Allahabad as the rain offers a huge relief from the extremely hot summers. The temperature in the city during the monsoon ranges between 26°C to 35°C. The rain is fast and unpredictable. Due to this the rise of water levels from the river also gives a flooding situation. Therefore it is better to not choose any Allahabad packages during this season to visit as you cannot thoroughly enjoy the actual charm of the city.

Winter Season: October - March

Winters are the best month to visit Allahabad. The weather is pleasant, the flow of water is normal offering you boat tours without any worries. The temperature of the city during winters ranges between 14°C to 25°C. During this time one could also see a lot of migratory birds flying past the river adding a spectacular view to your Allahabad journey.

Summer Season: April - June

This is the most extreme time to visit Allahabad. It is advised not to visit the city during the summer season. The temperature ranges between 25°C - 46°C. Allahabad majorly has only outdoor attractions to see, and summers were never lenient on the tourists. May and June are the hottest months and the days usually long and sunny.

Best Way to Reach Allahabad

By Flight

Allahabad Airport is the nearest serving airport to the city of Allahabad and is operational for all domestic flights. IndiGo and Air India are two flight service providers from New Delhi to Allahabad. If you are flying from other destination then interconnecting flights are available from other cities.

By Train

If you do not live nearby Uttar Pradesh, the best option to reach Allahabad is by train. The nearest railway station is the Allahabad Junction and is stationed on the Howrah-Delhi main line and Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line. Being the headquarters of the North-Central division, the city is well connected with a lot of major cities around the country.

By Road

National Highway 2 connects Allahabad well with Delhi and Kolkata. Allahabad is also a part of the Quadrilateral connectivity road that connects Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, Varanasi, Patna, and Kolkata. Therefore one traveling by road need not be worried about finding your way to the city. The NH roads are highly maintained, and let travelers drive smoothly.