Come experience the biggest human gathering on Earth, which takes place at the confluence of three holy rivers – Ganga, Yamuna and the Saraswati. An immersive experience of the might and glory of the ‘Akharas’ with witnessing – understanding the unique cultural nuances, traditions and activities of each Akhara – Ascetics who come down from the Himalayas to attend Kumbh Melas every 6, 12 and 144 years.
The façade of this erstwhile British capital has an eclectic blend of the most beautiful European styles that flourished during the Victorian Age say; Gothic, Indo Saracenic, Roman-Italianate, English Baroque, Scottish Baronial are some to name a few.
Khusrau Bagh (1599) is a large stone walled garden and a burial complex. The park was originally a pleasure resort for Jahangir who came to Prayag as Governer and declaring himself as ‘Badshah’ and dissented against his father ‘Akbar’. The mausoleums here are ascribed to Sultan Khusrau, Manbai his Rajput mother & sister Nithar Begum.
Allahabad Museum (1931): It is one among the four national museums of the country world famous for its rich collections of artifacts that ranges from 40,000 BCE to 21st Century. The museum is well-known for its Gandhi gallery & Terracotta gallery which is the largest collection in the world.
Anand Bhawan (1871): The residential museum of the Nehru family; the first and foremost political dynasty of India.
The confluence of three sacred rivers: the Holy Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. A place of religious importance and the site of ‘Kumbh Mela’ the world’s largest pilgrimage gathering that takes place at every 6, 12 & 144 years. A dip here is said to free one of all sins committed on Earth and librates from the cycle of rebirth.
A 2 hour walking tour of Alfred Park offers a thrilling opportunity for the walkers to delve into park’s fascinating history and throws a glimpse of how the park came into its real existence and ultimately becoming the ‘Theatre of British Glory’.
A Private boat at your leisure will slowly ferry you along the Ganges on a fascinating ride. The trail gives you a feel of both the religious and historic aspects of the mighty Ganga while we sail along aboard its waters past the fort, dock and temples to the final confluence.
The outing is a travel around of the versatile culture of Allahabad that offers an array of captivating sites & monuments ranging from Museums to Memorials to Mausoleums and Ganges to the bewildering Gardens of this historical city. Strike a pose at these iconic features and you get a life membership of the ethos they emit.
Tour the Halls is an exciting opportunity for the seekers to explore the unexplored landmarks & hallways of this heritage city while relishing on the legacy of the former colonial power where the days of Company ended and the days of Raj began in India.
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