Top 10 Historical Places in Prayagraj You must need to Visit

May 26, 2023 New Aware India

Historical Places in Prayagraj- Hello Friends In today’s post we will tell about the Top 10 Historical Places of Allahabad (Prayagraj), that you must visit once.

Historical Places in Prayagraj

Hello, If you live in Prayagraj or want to come to visit Prayagraj, then you must explore these Historical Places. We will tell you further about why this is so, but before that let us know about Prayagraj.

Prayagraj is located in Uttar Pradesh and it is famous all over India due to its Education System, Tourist Places, and Dialect. Prayagraj is the only place where you get different types of food and drink while wandering.

Some of the shops here are so popular that if you want to have some food here, you will have to go through a long line because Prayagraj is a tourist place as well as a place for people who are fond of food. Where you get food items at every crossroads, so if you have come out of the house in the mood to roam, then definitely keep some extra money in your pocket, because most of the money is going to be spent on your food and drink.

Now talk about education, if you do not know about Allahabad University, then believe me, you do not know anything, because most of the students studying here prepare for the Toughest Exams like IAS and PCS. Even today in Alfred Park, you will see students studying somewhere under the shade of a tree.

Top 10 Historical Places in Prayagraj

Now let’s talk about those Top-10 Historical Places of Prayagraj that you must visit-

01. Triveni Sangam

If you live in India, you must have heard about Triveni Sangam by now because Maha Kumbh Mela is held here every 12 years, where millions of people bathe for hours every day. From this, you can guess that at the time of Mahakumbh, an uncountable number of devotees come to Triveni Sangam of Prayagraj.

At the time of Mahakumbh in Triveni Sangam, you will also get a chance to enjoy Bhandara at various places, so you can eat food free of cost, and at some places, you will also get tea in the evening, where people will talk to you.

02. Allahabad Fort

Allahabad Fort is located within Walking Distance from Triveni Sangam, which has been given to the army, so you cannot explore Allahabad Fort completely, but inside Allahabad Fort, there is a tree named Akshay Vat, which is very popular. And also there is a temple which you can explore if interested.

If you get a chance, go to Allahabad Fort in the evening of the Mahakumbh festival, then the view of Triveni Sangam from there will give you a different level of experience and then you will also be able to know why people go to Prayagraj because of Triveni Sangam.

03. New Naini Bridge

If you cannot go to Allahabad Fort in the evening, then you should go to New Naini Bridge which is located a short distance from there. From there also you will get very good views of Triveni Sangam. Along with this, when you will stand on the New Naini Bridge and a heavy vehicle will pass on the road, then you will feel a different experience because at that time the whole bridge will start shaking.

After this, you can come down the bridge, where you will find the “Ghat” and there you can spend time with your partner, you will also find a canteen for food and as well as different locations for photoshoots where you can enjoy yourself a lot.

04. Anand Bhavan

If you move ahead from New Naini Bridge, you will get to Anand Bhawan, where you will get to see a historical building and also you will get a chance to explore the planetarium. Let us tell you that viewing the planetarium is not free at all, for this, you have to purchase tickets.

05. Minto Park

Minto Park is located a short distance from Anand Bhawan where recent modifications have been made to attract tourists and here you will also get a chance to spend quality time with your family and have a picnic here.

In Prayagraj, it is not necessary that you bring any food item from home, you will get everything and what you do not get, you can ask for it by ordering online.

06. Allahabad Museum

If you have come to Prayagraj, then you should also know about a little history, then you should go to “Allahabad Museum” where you will get a chance to explore historical things related to Chandrashekhar Azad, along with this you will get ancient artifacts, jewelry, utensils, and tools, etc.

07. Alfred Park

After exploring the museum, it is time to have a little chat with your partner because it is very important to give them time too, so nothing better than Alfred Park, which is located right next to the Allahabad Museum.

If you have small children with you, there is also a swing arrangement for them, so that your children can play with other children and you can spend time with your partner and take a walk in the park. From time to time, different tableaux are also installed in Alfred Park, such as flowers, plants, etc.

08. All Saints Cathedral

After roaming, now let’s go towards some religious things like All Saints Cathedral Church which is very beautiful in itself. This building is very old and you should go here only in the evening because only then you will see the lighting, which makes this church look even more beautiful.

If you want to do Photoshot then Saints Cathedral Church is the best spot for you where you can click photos from a full 180 degrees because there are doors all around this church and all the spots are very beautiful.

09. Khusru Bagh

You must have heard the name of Tajmahal, which is Mumtaz’s tomb, but have you ever heard of a horse’s tomb, if not, then you must visit Khusru Bagh because there are not 1 but many minarets as well as a tunnel.

According to history, this tunnel goes directly from Khusru Bagh to Delhi, but it was closed a long time ago, so you can only see the door of this tunnel, but exploring such things is also a big deal, along with this You will also find guava and grape gardens in Khusru Bagh.

It is believed that guavas are found in the best quality only in Allahabad (Prayagraj), which is true, why is it so, you can see it in Khusru Bagh.

10. Jain Temple

A small but very beautiful temple, where you will get a chance to see Jain God, and also a small hill, which is very small, can be said to be best for children where children can play easily. Here you will get photos and idols of Jain God and also you will get a better experience where you will like to spend time with your family.

In Conclusion

These are some such places where you will get a chance to connect with the History of Prayagraj and get a chance to explore things. Because Prayagraj is located in Uttar Pradesh, it is very hot here, so it would be better for you to visit Prayagraj in winter.

But if you have come to visit Prayagraj only in the summer season then don’t worry evening time is the best to visit all these places.

In addition, you must visit the University of Allahabad (Katra). If you want to shop for clothes you can go to either Katra or Chowk and if you want to party then Civil Lines is the best for you.

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