Allahabad Travel Guide

India is a country which has diversified culture, history and religions. Almost, every city in this country is famous for one or another religious place. One of those happens to be Allahabad. Allahabad, also known as illahabad and Prayag is a metropolitan city located in one of the northern states of India named Uttar Pradesh. The city lies close to Triveni Sangam, which in English is referred to as “three-river confluence", that was originally named as Prayag, "a place of sacrifice or offering", which lies at the Sangam meaning confluence of the three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati, a propitious place to conduct sacrifices. Prayag or Triveni Sangam plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. The city has also hosted a few big cultural and sporty events like “Kumbh Mela” and “Indira Marathon” respectively. This city offers a lot under Allahabad tour packages. Best time to go Allahabad The weather in north India varies typically, the best time to visit Allahabadcould be Feb-Apr and Sept-Nov when it is neither too hot nor too cold. Although this city can be visited throughout the year, the months from May to August are hot and humid, and December and January are cold makings…