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Prayagraj (Allahabad)

Triveni Sangam — Confluence of Three Rivers

2 daysIdeal stay₹1,100From / nightFreeEntryPrayagraj JunctionStation in town

Where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati meet. Site of the Kumbh Mela (every 12 years) and the largest peaceful gathering on Earth.

When to go

Month-by-month fit

GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Oct: 84
Honest take for Oct: Peak autumn — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit. (high crowds.)

Part of a longer route

Prayagraj (Allahabad) sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.

What a day here looks like

The things most people actually do in Prayagraj (Allahabad), by time of day.

Morning

  • Triveni Sangam sunrise boat ride1h 30m · easy
  • Allahabad Fort Mughal complex2h · moderate
  • Akshay Vat and Patalpuri Temple1h · easy

Afternoon

  • Anand Bhavan Nehru family museum1h 30m · easy
  • Khusro Bagh Mughal garden1h · easy
  • Alopi Devi Temple and Hanuman Temple1h 30m · easy

Evening

  • Ganga ghat walk at sunset1h · easy

About 9h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.

A plan from our planner, day by day

Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.

  1. 1🙏 Spiritual Day5h out
    • Triveni Sangam sunrise boat ride · morning, 1.5h
    • Akshay Vat and Patalpuri Temple · morning, 1h
    • Alopi Devi Temple and Hanuman Temple · afternoon, 1.5h
    • Khusro Bagh Mughal garden · afternoon, 1h

    First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.

  2. 2🏛️ Heritage Day4.5h out
    • Allahabad Fort Mughal complex · morning, 2h
    • Anand Bhavan Nehru family museum · afternoon, 1.5h
    • Ganga ghat walk at sunset · evening, 1h

    Monuments in dramatic natural settings — these sites are clustered for geographic efficiency.

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Must-see highlights

Triveni Sangam boat ride

Allahabad Fort (Mughal)

Anand Bhavan Nehru family museum

Akshay Vat sacred banyan tree

Kumbh Mela grounds & ghats

Hanuman Temple (submerged in flood)

Khusro Bagh Mughal garden

Chandra Shekhar Azad Park

Patalpuri Temple underground

Alopi Devi Temple (no idol)

Swaraj Bhavan

Yamuna-Ganga sangam photography

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Prayagraj Junction in town · Bamrauli (IXD) 12 km

Nearest transport

Prayagraj Junctionin town
Bamrauli (IXD)12 km

Stay options

budget₹1,100/night
mid₹2,700/night
luxury₹9,400/night

In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.

Best time to visit

October – March (Kumbh: 2025)

How to get here

Delhi → Prayagraj

train · 8h

₹750

approx.

Delhi → Prayagraj

flight · 1.5h

₹4,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Triveni SangamAllahabad FortAnand BhavanKhusro BaghAkshay Vat

Prayagraj (Allahabad) questions, answered

What is the best time to visit Prayagraj (Allahabad)?

The best months are January, February, November. October – March (Kumbh: 2025) July scores lowest on weather and conditions.

How many days do you need in Prayagraj (Allahabad)?

Most people spend 2 days in Prayagraj (Allahabad). There are around 7 main things to do, totalling roughly 10 hours of activity.

How do you get to Prayagraj (Allahabad)?

The nearest railway station is Prayagraj Junction (in town) and the nearest airport is Bamrauli (IXD) (12 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Prayagraj by train, about ₹750 per person one way.

How much does a trip to Prayagraj (Allahabad) cost?

Stays start around ₹1,100 per night, with food about ₹350 per person per day.

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