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Kumbh Mela,
2014

 

Hindus traditionally regard river confluences as auspicious places, more so the the Sangam at Allahabad, where the Yamuna and the Ganges meet the River of Enlightenment, the mythical Saraswati.According to legend, Vishnu was carrying a Kumbh (pot) of Amrita (nectar), when a scuffle broke out between the gods, and four drops were spilled.

 

 

Allahabad University

 

One of the most famous universities of India, it has a sprawling campus, graced by fine buildings in Victorian and Islamic architectural styles.

 

 

Allahabad Fort

 

The massive fort built by emperor Akbar in 1583 A.D., the fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence site. In its prime, the fort was unrivalled for its design, construction and craftsmanship.This huge, majestic fort has three magnificent galleries flanked by high towers.

 

Anand Bhawan

 

The erstwhile ancestral home of the Nehru family. Today it has been turned into a fine museum. Here, many momentous decisions, events, related to the freedom struggle took place. The main building houses a museum which displays the memorabilia of the Nehru family.

PLACES OF INTEREST
RESTAURANTS & HOSPITALS

This city's restaurants serve a variety of Continental, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Some of them are:

 

  • Bar & Restaurant, Tourist Bungalow, UPSTDC, 35, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad. Phone: (0532)2408374 e-mail.: rahiilawart@up-tourism.com

 

  • Jade Garden, Hotel Tepso, Civil Lines, Allahabad. Phone: (0532)2421443, 2561409.

 

  • El Chico Restaurant, 24, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad. Phones: (0532)2427696.

 

  • Kwality Restaurant, Civil Lines, Allahabad.

 

  • Swagat Restaurant, Stretchy Road, Civil Lines, Allahabad. Phones: (0532)2440127.

 

  • Urban Masala, Civil Lines, Allahabad.

 

  • Fusion Restaurant, Allahabad.

 

  • Sagar Ratan, Balsan Chauraha, Allahabad.

 

  • Govindraj's , (Pure Vege), Hotel Saket, Civil Lines, Allahabad. Phones : (0532) 2427677

 

Hospitals

  • Dufferin Hospital, Chowk. Phone: (0532)2242522.

 

  • Kamala Nehru Hospital, Tegore Town. Phone: (0532)2408830.

 

  • Moti Lal Nehru Hospital, Colvin. Phone: (0532)2242141.

 

  • Nazareth Hospital, Kamla Nehru Marg. Phone: (0532)2407430 & 2407796.

 

  • Tej Bahadur Sapru Hospital, Stainley Road. Phone: (0532)2642687.

 

  • Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, M.G. Road. Phone: (0532)2256782.

 

  • North-Central Railway Hospital. Phone: (0532)2427113.

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TOURIST INFORMATION

Government of U.P. Regional Tourist Office, Tourist Bungalow, 35, M.G. Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad.

Phone: (0532)2408873. 

E-mail: rtoalld_upt@yahoo.com

 

Travel Agencies

 

  • Krishna Travel Agency, Bai-Ka-Bagh, Allahabad. Phone: (0532)2418421.

 

  • Gupta Motels, Auto Sales Building, 18, Kanpur Road. Phone: 2422082.

 

  • Sri Ram Traders, 93-Balrampur House, Allahabad, Ph:2640534,2440537

 

  • Airodia Travels, Clive Road. Phone: 2427279.

 

  • Varuna Travel Agency, Maya Bazar, Civil Lines, Allahabad. Phones: (0532)2427259. Fax: 2427287.

 

Travel Reservation

 

  • AirAir India, Bamrauli Airport- Phone:2581370-60.

 

  • Rail Railways Enquiry-139

 

  • Bus1.

       Civil Lines Bus Stand 

       Phone: (0532)2407257.2.

       Zero Road Bus Stand

       Phone: (0532)2564009.

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