Nearby Attractions in Allahabad

Nearby Attractions in Allahabad

Allahabad has many nearby attractions that are worth visiting. It is not only a historic city but also a spiritual city. So both general tourists and religious tourists visit this. Especially during festival times, the city is very crowded. The historic places like Allahabad Fort and Ashoka Pillar attract people from all over India. Apart from these places of interest, there are many museums that should be visited. The planetarium, cathedrals, temples and parks makes this a paradise of tourists.

Last Updated: 31/08/2012

• Saraswati Ghat

  Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 5 m

  Saraswati Ghat is the old ghat in the city and is located on the banks of the River Yamuna. It is situated near Minto Park. Taking bath here is allowed and anyone can take a boat from here to reach the Sangam....

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• Maa Kalyani Mandir

  Alopi Bagh, Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :33 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 33 m

  Kalyani Devi Temple is considered as a sacred place because the fingers of Sati were believed to have fallen here. This is an ancient temple existing more than thousand years. During the month of March, Chaitra Navratri festival is celebrated and during the month of October, Ashwin Navratri is condu...

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• Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya Park

  Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 4 m

  Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya Parks is commonly called Minto Park. The foundation stone of this park was laid by Lord Minto the then Governor General of India in 1910. After the First War of Indian Independence in 1857, the power of the nation was transferred from the East India Company to the Briti...

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• Jawahar Planetarium

  Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 7 m

  Jawahar Planetarium was built in the year 1979 to promote the scientific thinking among people. This is located near Anand Bhavan and five shows on celestial journey are conducted every day. Moon model is kept for display here. This planetarium is also called Allahabad Planetarium. Children below 5 ...

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• Bhardwaj Ashram

  Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 8 m

  Bharadwaj Ashram is located near Anand Bhawan and is considered to be the place where Rishi Bharadwaj meditated during the Treta Yuga. It is also believed that Lord Rama visited this place on his way to Chitrakoot. There are many big and small temples here dedicated to various gods and goddesses. Th...

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• Mankameswar Temple

  Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 5 m

  Mankameswar Temple is located on the banks of River Yamuna near Saraswathi Ghat and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is under Jagath Guru Shankaracharya’s maintenance and the Mondays of Sawan month is considered to be the auspicious days to visit this temple. So, huge population visits during th...

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• Chandra Shekhar Azad Park

  Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :3 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 6 m

  Chandrashekhar Azad Park is also called Alfred Park and is the biggest park in Allahabad. This is also known as Company Bagh. It spreads over an area of more than one square kilometer. During the Indian freedom struggle Chandra Shekhar Azad laid his life here in 1931 and so it was renamed after him....

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• Holy Trinity Church

  Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 8 m

  Holy Trinity Church is the first church built in Allahabad. It was constructed in 1839 by lieutenant Sharp and was designed by Major Smith. It was consecrated on 19th February 1841. The memorials of 1843 Gwalior Campaign and 1857 Great Revolt are placed here.  ...

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• All Saints Cathedral

  – 4 km 9 mins Sarojini Naidu Marg, Civil Lanes, Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 7 m

  All Saint’s Cathedral was built in 19th century and was constructed in Gothic style architecture. It was designed by Sir William Emerson. The stained glass murals and the marble altar are quite attractive. This cathedral is also named as Pathar Girija....

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• Ashoka Pillar

  Allahabad

  Distance from Allahabad :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Allahabad :0h, 7 m

  Ashoka Pillar is a pillar with inscriptions of Ashoka and Samudragupta. It was built in 16th century and is standing within the Allahabad Fort. The Ashokan inscriptions dates back to 232 BC and the later inscriptions are attributed to the king of Gupta dynasty Samudragupta belonging to the period of...

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