Allahabad is a city built at the junction of three rivers, two of which - the Ganga and the Yamuna are the lifelines of the Indian subcontinent. The third river Saraswati is now extinct but exists in mythological folklore. It has also been a learning centre with one of the oldest universities of India located here.

How to reach: Nearest airports are at Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur. Trains from all metros and major cities cross Allahabad. Well connected by road. Some major distances are: Ayodhya-167 kms, Varanasi-125 kms, Agra 433 kms, Delhi-643 kms.

Where to stay: Hotel Allahabad Regency, Hotel Presidency, Hotel Yatrik, Hotel Sarat, U.P. Government Tourist Bungalow, YMCA.

 What to see: Sangam, Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Akshayavat, Hanuman Temple, Shankar Viman Mandapam, Mankameshwar Temple, Minto Park, Anand Bhawan, Swaraj Bhawan, Jawahar Planetarium, Bharadwaj Ashram, All Saints Cathedral, Beni Madhav Temple, Khusru Bagh, Alopi Devi Temple, Allahabad University, Archaelogical Museum, Allahabad Museum, Hanumat Niketan, St. Joseph's Cathedral.

Excursions: Shringverpur (40 kms), Kaushambi (60 Kms), Kara (69 kms), Sita Marhi (2 kms), Chitrakoot (137 kms), Jhunsi (9 kms), Arail (11 kms), Lakshagriha (45 kms), Upardaha Lake (44 kms).

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