10 Places to Visit in Allahabad

When you are in Allahabad, you know you have to start your sightseeing trip with the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the holy rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswathi. Yes, you guessed it right, it’s one of the locations where the Kumbh Mela is hosted. Much like most people who visit here, you can take a holy dip. With a sense of spirituality, the place will also give a sense of beauty. The brown water of Ganga touching the greenish water of Yamuna is a truly beautiful and fascinating natural phenomenon. You can also take a boat ride and go to the exact point of the confluence! Or you can simply sit on the banks and soak in the serenity and beauty of this one of the best places to see in Allahabad.

The next destination on our Allahabad sightseeing trip takes us to a place surrounded by a gracefully decorated garden of rose and guava trees. We are talking about the Khusro Bagh located in Lukarganj. The place is a famous tourist destination thanks to its beauty, architectural brilliance and most importantly, historical significance! The monument with its walled bracketing and elaborate balconies is a fine example of Mughal architecture! What places this monument on an important page of history is the mausoleum here housing the Jehangir family! The mausoleums are made of sandstone and each is carved beautifully with different designs.

You must be familiar with the name of this place. Yes, it’s the former mansion of the Nehru family. When the previous residence of Nehru's family, Swaraj Bhavan, started being used as an office of the Indian National Congress, Motilal Nehru built a new house for the family, i.e., Anand Bhawan. The property is tastefully decorated with imported wooden furniture from China and Europe, as well as numerous treasures from around the globe. It was not until 1970, that Indira Gandhi donated Anand Bhawan to the Indian Government so that the house could be turned into a museum. The sole aim was to preserve the Nehru family’s history. Well, when you are in Allahabad, we definitely suggest you visit this museum and get a glimpse of history.

Our next destination is just beside Anand Bhawan, the Jawahar Planetarium. This planetarium mainly organizes celestial and space-related shows. Before you ask, the shows are both in Hindi and English. You can select the language accordingly. Another interesting thing that you can do here is to measure your body weight on different planets. With so many fun things to do, this planetarium is a must-visit if you are with your kids!

In the year 1871, during the British colonial era, when Prince Alfred came to Allahabad, Alfred Park was built in his honor. Later, the park was renamed Chandrashekhar Azad Park in 1931, when Chandrashekar Azad sacrificed his life here! And since then, the park has become an important part of the city’s history. When you visit the park, you will have plenty of things to see. This 133-acre park houses Thornhill Mayne Memorial, Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium, Prayag Sangeeth Samiti’s musical training organization and a large statue of Queen Victoria. The locals often come here for jogs and walks. You can come for a walk here too or you can plan a picnic here with your friends and family! Also, if you are looking for places to visit in Allahabad for couples, this park can be a great spot.

Stunning exhibitions of art, history, archaeology, architecture, environment and literature that provide insights into India's history, culture, heritage and independence movement. This is what the Allahabad Museum offers you! When you are here, the Kaushambi terracotta, Rajasthani miniature paintings and the artworks of the Bengal School of Art will surely catch your attention. Another key attraction here is the rock exhibition that showcases prehistoric rock arts. Once you have seen all these showcases and exhibitions, do pay a visit to the gallery built for the Allahabad Museum Green Project.

On the bank of the confluence stands an architectural gem, the Allahabad Fort. The fort was constructed in 1583 when Emperor Akbar ruled the land. Other than its marvellous architecture, what attracts many tourists here are the Akshayavat Tree and the Patalpuri Temple, both of which hold mythological significance. All in all, this fort is quite an interesting place to visit. But, there’s a catch! Unfortunately, this place is open for visitors only once in 12 years, during the Kumbh Mela. So, this is what we suggest! Plan an Allahabad trip during the mela. In that way, you can be part of the mela and explore the fort as well! If you are visiting any time else, the best thing to do is go on boating at the confluence, because from there you can have the perfect view of the fort.

Since you are already at the Allahabad Fort, do pay a visit to Allahabad Pillar, which is placed right outside the fort. If you look closely, you will see that the pillar has three different sections. Interestingly, the three sections have engravings from Ashoka, Jehangir and Samudragupta’s era. The engravings obviously have many texts and messages for the three eras. You must be getting curious to get a close look at the pillar. Just keep in mind that you will need to take permission in advance to visit the spot.

All Saints Cathedral or as many people call it, Patthar Girja is a magnificent Anglican Christian church that you cannot miss when you are in Allahabad. It was built in the late 1800s in gothic style and indeed is an architectural treasure. The sanctuaries finished with marble, the carved glass panels and the jaali work on the windows are praise-worthy! So, while many people come here to soak in spirituality, many come here to witness the brilliant architecture built as well!

Let’s conclude your Allahabad trip with a fun-filled day. And for that, Fun Gaon Water Park is the perfect place to be! What can you do here? You can go swimming in the swimming pools. To make things more exciting, there are many tube slides and open slides. Also, there are shower rooms, changing rooms and lockers. The water baby in you must be all excited!

Basically, there’s no scarcity of places to visit in Allahabad. In fact, there’s no shortage of tourist places near Allahabad within 100 km. So, don’t wait any further, start planning your Allahabad trip right away!