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Exploring Prayagraj: A 2-Hour Walking Tour of India's Ancient City

This two-hour walking tour of Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India, will take you through some of the city’s most iconic and interesting sites.

The tour will begin at the Allahabad Fort (Latitude: 25.4400, Longitude: 81.8500), a Mughal-era fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1583. The fort is home to several monuments, including the Ashoka Pillar, the Saraswati Koop, and the Patalpuri Temple.

Next, you will head to the Anand Bhavan (Latitude: 25.4372, Longitude: 81.8500), a sprawling mansion built by the Nehru family in 1930. The Anand Bhavan is now a museum, and it houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to the Nehru-Gandhi family.

From there, you will make your way to the Triveni Sangam (Latitude: 25.4372, Longitude: 81.8500), the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. This is a popular pilgrimage site, and it is believed that taking a dip in the waters here will wash away one’s sins.

Afterwards, you will head to the Allahabad Museum (Latitude: 25.4372, Longitude: 81.8500), which houses a collection of artifacts from the Mughal and British periods. The museum also has a large collection of coins, sculptures, and paintings.

The next stop on the tour will be the Khusro Bagh (Latitude: 25.4372, Longitude: 81.8500), a Mughal-era garden complex. The complex is home to several tombs, including those of Emperor Jahangir’s sons Khusro and Shahryar.

The tour will then take you to the All Saints Cathedral (Latitude: 25.4372, Longitude: 81.8500), a Gothic-style church built in 1871. The church is home to several stained glass windows, and it is a popular spot for weddings and other ceremonies.

Finally, you will end the tour at the Allahabad University (Latitude: 25.4372, Longitude: 81.8500), one of the oldest universities in India. The university is home to several historic buildings, including the Muir Central College and the Senate Hall.

Along the way, you can stop for some shopping and eating at the Chowk Bazaar (Latitude: 25.4372, Longitude: 81.8500), a bustling market full of shops and stalls selling everything from clothes to jewelry. You can also grab a bite to eat at the nearby Prayag Restaurant (Latitude: 25.4372, Longitude: 81.8500), which serves up delicious North Indian cuisine.

Prayagraj (Allahabad) Uttar Pradesh India Tour Companies

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Thomas Cook

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Mahalaxmi Travels

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