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Weather: In Summer: Max 41 deg C, Min 26 deg C,
In Winter: Max 29 deg C, Min 9 deg C,
Rainfall: 1935.5 mm
About Allahabad
Allahabad is one of the most sacred cities in India, located at confuence of three of the most important and sacred rivers, Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati (only two are visible and scientifically known, third Saraswati is hypothetical under Hindu mythology).
Sangam, as it is popularily known is considered to have great soul-cleaning powers. Almost all Hindus come to Allahabad atleast once in their life time.
One of the major festival here is once in 12 years, the occurance of Kumbh Mela (single largest gathering of Human Being anywhere in the world, as ceritified by the Guiness Book).
Tourist Places
Anand Bhawan Anand bhawan is the ancestral home of the nehrus. here one is offered a glimpse of the lifestyle of the family that retained for a long time the ...more
Hotel Kanha Shyam
A sense of being in a sophisticated and elegant world apart pervades Hotel Kanha Shyam. Entering the... more hotel info Hotel Services: Safe, Credit Cards, Business Centre, Restaurants and Bars, Money Exchange.
Cycle rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and private taxis are available for local transportation.
How to reach
By Air:
There is no air link to Allahabad. Nearest Airports are Varanasi (147 km)and Lucknow (210 km).
By Rail:
Allahabad is well connected by trains with all major cities, viz. Calcutta, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Mumbai.
By Road:
Allahabad, on National Highways 2 and 27, is connected to all parts of the country by good roads. Some important road distances are: Agra (433 km), Delhi (643 km), Jaipur (673 km), Mumbai (1444 km).
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