Tourist Attractions

Beautifully standing 10.7 metre high, this famous attraction is one of the many Ashoka Pillars located in the ancient fort of Allahabad. Displaying intricate inscriptions of Ashoka, the Gupta Emperor, Samudragupta and even Jahangir, Ashoka Pillar is a 16th century old column and is one of the most important attractions in Allahabad.

Situated in the holy city of India, Allahabad, Shankar Viman Mandapam is a temple that is 130 feet high and consists of 4 floors. This complete temple is built in the South-Indian Style of architecture which has idols of Kamakshi Devi, Kumaril Bhatt, Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, Yogashastra Sahastrayoga Linga and Tirupati Balaji.

Mankameshwar refers to the god who fulfils all the wishes. Often known as one of the prominent sacred tourism attraction in Allahabad, Mankameshwar Temple is situated in the Cantonment area of Allahabad on the edge of Yamuna River. In the months of Sawan, Mondays are considered as prosperous and the devotees bestow holy water on Lord Shiva.

Owning its name from the educationalist and politician, Madan Mohan Malviya, Minto Park is set on the banks of river Yamuna and is famous as Earl of Minto read the declaration of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation in 1858 here. A tour inside this must visit place can land you near the white marble column of four stones lions, a major attraction laid by Earl of Minto.

Amongst the many art galleries in Allahabad, Ganga Gallery is an ideal tourist spot to spread awareness about the conservation of the holy river Ganga. The gallery displays the different images of restoration methods taken to conserve the river and also highlights the socio-economic, scientific and even religious and cultural aspects of the river.

Swaraj Bhawan which was once a property of the Nehru family has now become a tourist spot in Allahabad. This humongous mansion was previously known as Anand Bhawan. People come here to see the Charkha which was once used by Mahatma Gandhi, pictures of several freedom fighters and personal belongings of the Nehru family.

Earlier the residence of Nehru family and now a museum, Anand Bhavan feature various artefacts and articles of the period of Independence movement in India. Later in 1970, the Bhavan was donated to Indian government by Indira Gandhi and was transformed into a museum, and thus, becomes a must visit place in Allahabad for tourist.

Sculpted in the year 1979 adjacent to Anand Bhavan , the former home of the Nehru-Gandhi family is Jawahar Planetarium. This tourist attraction in Allahabad is now turned into a museum which is taken care by the ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund’ and also hosts the ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Lecture’ every year on 14 November.

A renowned pilgrimage destination, Sai Dham Mandir is a popular place to seek solace in Allahabad. This magnificent temple sculpted with marble is adorned with  a beauteous statue of Sai Baba and his quotations of bhajans on the walls. Sai Dham Mandir also houses the idols of Ashtbhuji Durga, Panchmukhi and Dattatreya on both sides of the sanctum.

The public central university, which is informally known as Allahabad University is one of the oldest in India. It is a popular institution which sees a lot of aspirants every year. The architecture of the university is the main attraction when people come to visit the University of Allahabad. At one point it was known as the Oxford of east.

Established in 1931, Allahabad Museum is amongst the popular tourism place in Allahabad, located just 3 km from the Allahabad railway Junction. The museum holds a manifold of artifacts, arts, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, archaeological objects, coins, and more. These artefacts are exhibited in sixteen different galleries for the tourists.

Adorned with different architecture styles, this college of higher education was founded by William Muir in 1872 and started in 1912. Designed by William Emerson, this must visit place in Allahabad was in its early years affiliated with University of Calcutta and had independent existence till 1921 after which it was allied with Allahabad University.

The largest park in Allahabad, Chandrasekhar Azad Park is a 1870 built complex that has come across many past events of Indian freedom struggle. Originally named after Prince Alfred, the park was later renamed after Chandrashekhar Azad, the Indian revolutionary. Chandra Shekhar Azad Park houses many heritage and recreational landmarks.

All Saint Cathedral which also goes by the name Patthar Girjaghar is a model of 13th-century Gothic style church built in 1891. It is one the places where tourists love to visit due to its architecture and pilgrim importance. The construction of the building took 4 years to get completed and can be spotted by the travellers in the centre of SN Marg and MG Marg.

Khusro Bagh, a historical garden where tombs of Prince Khusro and the son of Emperor Jahangir in Allahabad. This alluring garden is a perfect epitome of Mughal architecture which also includes the tombs of Sultan Begum, wife of King Jahangir and the sister of Khusro, Nithar.

Seated in the travel destination of Allahabad is the renowned Thornhill Mayne Memorial, the biggest library in the whole of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1864, Public library along with serving as the legislative assembly in British era was designed by Richard Roskell Bayne and was one of the best examples of Scottish Baronial architecture.

One of the oldest tourist spot in Allahabad, Mayo Memorial Hall was built in the memory of the assassinated Viceroy Mayo. Adorned with architectural beauty of 19th and 20th century, it is located near the Myne Memorial Library and Thornhill. The major attraction is the 180 feet high tower and the interior that was used for various events.

A place which is situated about 45 km from Allahabad holds a lot of importance for the Hindu pilgrims because during the exile Lord Rama crossed the Ganga river with Sita and Laxmana from here. Many devotees and tourists visit this place because it is one of the must-visit destination during your visit to Allahabad.