Day excursion to Allahabad - Private

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Varanasi, India

Il programma nel dettaglio

A private tour of the holy city Allahabad (now Prayagraj), believed to be the 'Triveni Sangam' meaning the land where three of the holiest rivers of India meet. The city has an India history lesson to offer its visitors.

• Anand Bhavan: It is a historic house museum in Allahabad, India focusing on the Nehru Family. It was bought by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 1930s to serve as the residence of the Nehru family.

• Khusro Bagh: A garden complex sprawling over 40 acres and containing three tombs of the Mughal dynasty, among which the first is Shah Begum's (Jahangir's Rajput wife), Khusrao Mirza (Jahangir's eldest son), and Nithar Begum (Jahangir's daughter).

• Triveni Sangam: The confluence of three rivers namely Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

• Allahabad Fort: Built in the year of 1583 by Emperor Akbar, this fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river Ganges.

• Allahabad Museum: Constructed in the year 1931, it is known for its rich collection and unique objects of art, and is funded by the Ministry of Culture.

• Swaraj Bhavan: Once owned by Motilal Nehru, this place was the birthplace of India's only female prime minister Indira Gandhi.

• All Saints Cathedral: Modeled after 13th-century Gothic-style churches, it is among the Gothic Revival buildings built by the British during their rule in India.

• Ashoka Pillar: One of the 20+ pillars carved by Emperor Ashoka, this pillar is located inside the Allahabad Fort.



Languages: English.



Others: Anand Bhawan & Swaraj Bhawan remain closed on Mondays.