Prayagraj

Prayagraj, officially renamed from Allahabad in 2018, is a historic city in Uttar Pradesh at 98 metres at the confluence of three rivers, the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, a geographical feature called the Triveni Sangam that is one of the most sacred sites in Hinduism and a central focus of Prayagraj tourism and Prayagraj sightseeing. The city hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years with the Ardh Kumbh every 6 years, which is one of the largest religious gatherings on earth, and the 2013 Maha Kumbh had 120 million pilgrims over 55 days, making it possibly the largest peaceful gathering in human history and a defining event in Prayagraj travel guide experiences. Beyond the pilgrimage, Prayagraj has the Allahabad Fort built by Akbar in 1583 with the Ashoka Pillar inside, one of the few Ashokan pillars still standing, along with Anand Bhavan, the Nehru family home now a museum, the Khusro Bagh Mughal era tomb complex, and Chandra Shekhar Azad Park where the revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad died in 1931, all of which are top attractions in Prayagraj and important places to visit in Prayagraj. The city is deeply associated with India’s independence movement, as Jawaharlal Nehru was born here, making it an important destination for those planning a Prayagraj trip and exploring things to do in Prayagraj.