Allahabad is the old name of Prayagraj, and this city is one of the oldest known cities in India. Allahabad is known for its temples, river ghats, delicious street food, bazaars, memorials, parks, and museums. On this Full-Day Allahabad Sightseeing Tour, you will see the very famous places here. You will do boating here, which is also one of the best activities to do in Allahabad. You will find some Mughal architecture in Allahabad and
Duration: 9-10 hours
Mode of travel: Cab (Private, not shared with others)
One of the very first places that we will visit in our One Day Allahabad Tour is Triveni Sangam. This is the place in Allahabad where India’s most holy rivers which are the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet. This place is called Triveni Sangam as it is the meeting place of three rivers. Triveni Sangam is a very holy place and you can have a dip here. There is a great religious and spiritual significance of bathing here as it purifies you from all the sins that you have committed. This is also the place where the greatest religious celebration on earth called the Kumbh Mela is held.
Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
Shankar Viman Mandapam
This is a very sacred place in Allahabad which is called Shankar Viman Mandapam. It is located on the Triveni Sangam and is dedicated to the great Lord Shiva. This is a multi-storey temple and you will find the idols of various Indian gods and goddesses here. It has a Dravidian style of architecture and this temple will remind you of the glorious temples in South India. The various gods in this Shankar Viman Mandapam are Kamakshi Devi, Tirupati Balaji, Adi Shankaracharya, Kumari Bhatt, etc.
Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes
Lalita Devi Temple
Lalita Devi Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths of Devi Sati, and this temple is a very sacred temple that you can visit on your Allahabad Full-Day Sightseeing Tour. The deity of this temple is also known as Matarani. The three idols of Durga, Saraswati, and Lakshmi have a divine aura and the place itself is very peaceful. According to Hindu legends, the fingers of Devi Sati fell at the place where the temple is situated.
Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes
Allahabad Museum
One of the finest museums in Allahabad is the Allahabad Museum and it is one of the places that you will visit on this Full Day Allahabad Tour by Car. The Allahabad Museum is in the Chandrashekhar Azad Park and here you can visit various displays on archaeology, environment, history, culture, heritage, and literature. You can see various old objects such as manuscripts, sculptures, coins, prehistoric rock art, Harappa civilization objects, and others.
Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes
Khusro Bagh
Khusro Bagh is a famous attraction in Allahabad. This monument has Mughal architecture and is the place where Khusro, the son of Emperor Jahangir was buried. The monument is made of red sandstone and is surrounded by greenery. You can admire the carvings and plenty of trees here like guava, rose, etc.
Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Minto Park
Minto Park in Allahabad is also famous by the name of Madan Mohan Malaviya Park. This monument is a pillar with four lion sculptures on top and was made on the orders of the Earl of Minto in 1910. It is a very beautiful and elegant monument and is surrounded by walking trails, greenery, and snack shops. It looks very much like the Ashokan Pillar.
Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Inclusions
Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Airport pick up & drop as per your flight timings
Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges
Exclusions
Expenses of personal nature
Mentioned cost is not valid between 6 pm and 8 am
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Eve
Confirmation Policy
Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation made before 20 days prior to the date of departure, would levy a 30% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be cancelled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveller an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.
Refund Policy
Any refund applicable will be processed within 14 business days.