Allahabad

Location: Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh
Climate:
Summers: 45⁰ C (Maximum), 40⁰ C (Minimum)
Winters: 22⁰ C (Maximum), 10⁰ C (Minimum)
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Nearest Airport: Allahabad Airport
Nearest Railhead: Prayag, Allahabad City (Rambagh), Daraganj, Allahabad Junction
Must Visits: Triveni Sangam, Company Bagh, Alfred Park, Allahabad Museum, Ewing Christian College, Nagvasuki Temple, Someshwar Mahadev Temple, Khusro Bagh
Language Spoken: Hindi, Urdu.
STD Code: 0532

Allahabad is one the most sacred cities of India. Located in the heart of northern state of Uttar Pradesh, it is believed to be the second oldest city of India and falls under the administrative district of Allahabad. The city is spread over an area of 113 square kilometers at an elevation of 98 m above the sea level. Similar to the other northern cities of India, the climate of this city can be classified as humid subtropical climate with extremely hot and dry summers (April-June), cool winters (December to February) and warm humid monsoon (July-September). These extreme weather conditions make the time period of October to March, the best time to visit the city of Allahabad. This city is famous for being situated at Triveni Sangam, the convergence of the holy rivers Ganges and Yamuna, and the ancient Sarasvati River. Also, it is known worldwide for the Kumbh Mela of Prayag which occurs once in 12 years.

The ancient name of Allahabad was Prayag (place of sacrifice), as it is believed to be the place where Brahma offered His first sacrifice, after creating the world. This holy city's existence can be seen while recalling the history of ancient empires like Maurya, Gupta, Kushan Empire and Kannauj Empire. Later, it became the part of Mughal Empire in 1526, during which its name was changed from Prayag to Allahabad meaning "the city of Allah". After the rule of the Mughals, Allahabad was invaded by the Marathas. However in the year 1765, it came under the rule of British Empire which lasted till a long time. Apart from its religious and mythological worth, the city holds a huge impact during the struggle for Independence of India. In fact, many historical events which changed the face of struggle happened here only.

Allahabad University, founded in 1887, is the fourth oldest sustaining university of India. The city also serves as the home for Prayag Sangeet Samiti which offers an education in Hindustani classical music. As the city is a potential pilgrimage centre for devotees and visitors, it has a well developed transport system which links it to the outer world. Other than, Triveni Sangam and Kumbh Mela, Allahabad has a plethora of various historical and architectural spots where one can confront the glorious past. Anand Bhavan and Jawahar Planetarium, Company Bagh, Alfred Park, Allahabad Museum, Ewing Christian College, Nagvasuki Temple, Someshwar Mahadev Temple, Khusro Bagh and Allahabad Fort (Fort of Akbar) are few of them. For those visiting Allahabad, don't forget to take a holy dip in Sangam; it is said to sanctify people from all their sins.

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