The meeting point or the confluence of three of the most important rivers in the Hindu religion, Triveni Sangam, is a holy place located in Allahabad. It is one of the most popular and sacred places to visit in Allahabad, and is often a host to some of the most important fairs and festivals of the religion. The rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Sarawati meet at the Sangam. Due to the popularity of the region, the entire city of Allahabad is also sometimes referred to as Sangam. Every 12 years, an incredibly auspicious festival called the Kumbh Mela is organized at this location, while every six years, the Ardh Kumbh is hosted here.
Formerly a burial complex near the Allahabad junction railway station, Khusro Bagh is currently a walled garden typical of the Mughal construction. Khusro Bagh has three brilliantly designed sandstone mausoleums paying tribute to Mughal royals, including Shah Begum, Khusrau Mirza, and Nithar Begum, all of whom were related to Akbar’s son Jahangir. Shah Begum’s tomb is designed in a similar style to Fatehpur Sikri with a three-tiered design. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in prayagraj.
In the 1930s, the original Swaraj Bhavan, today a famous Allahabad tourist place, was transformed into the headquarters of the Indian National Congress. As a result, Motilal Nehru had to buy another mansion for himself and his family to reside, and it was called Anand Bhavan. Today, it is a historic house museum also home to the Jawahar Planetarium. European furniture and the most delicate quality china was sourced by Motilal Nehru to decorate this mansion and make it a replica of the original Swaraj Bhavan.
Established in 1931, the Allahabad Museum is one of the most important and grandiose museums of India. It is a place of national importance, housing significant artifacts from the modern historical period of India. Archaeologists, academicians, historians, and scholars research this museum and regard it as a scholarly place. It also has a rock art gallery housing rocks from the prehistoric period, all of which serve as critical points of study for many historians.
Built-in 1583, this stunning piece of architecture stands at the Triveni Sangam in Allahabad to remind tourists of the city’s rich history. Akbar, a famous Mughal Emperor, is said to have been much impressed by the aura of Allahabad. As a result, he decided to construct a grand fort in the region. This fort was erected to envelop the Akshayavat, a holy tree for the Hindus of the area. The Archaeological Survey of India has classified the Allahabad fort as a monument of National Importance and maintains its interiors for tourists.
Swaraj Bhavan is a large mansion that was once owned by Motilal Nehru and was the place of residence for the Nehru family until 1930. Today, it functions as a grandiose museum and is the most historically revered place to visit in Allahabad. It is managed by the Jawaharlal Nehru Fund, New Delhi. Photographs of the Indian freedom movement featuring leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Azad, and the Nehrus are all displayed in the museum.
