Prayagraj is one of the renowned and oldest cities in Uttar Pradesh. It lies on the banks of Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati, and these three rivers meet at a certain point; this place is known as Triveni Sangam. This place is considered the holiest place by Hindu devotees. It is also known as Allahabad. Prayagraj has been an administrative center and the largest educational center. It has been a very good marketplace for agricultural products. This City plays a very important role in road and railway communication. It is ranked as the 13th most populous City in India. According to the 2011 report, This City was the 40th fastest-growing City in the world. Most of the people speak Hindi in this City. This City is also famous for its Kumbh Mela, which is organized once every 12 years. In 1583, the City was founded by The Mughal Emperor named Akbar. He named it Allahabad, which means ‘City Of God.’During the Mughal era, it became the capital. Later, it turned into the headquarters of the rebellions of Prince Salim( Emperor Jahangir). There is a tomb outside the Prayagraj fort, which is mainly built for Jahangir’s son. From 1904 to 1949, this city was the capital of the United Provinces. It was the home of The Nehru Family. This City was the center of the Indian Independence Movement Against British Rule. After Varanasi, this City is the top international tourist destination. It has ranked in 2nd position in terms of tourism. This City’s economy is mainly dependent on tourism. It is called the vibrant City because it is a mixture of everything. This city has many famous colleges, universities, foods, mosques, temples, prominent personalities, and travel destinations. The famous foods in This City are Kachori and Sabzi, Laasi, Biryani, Chaat, Gulab Jamuns, Dahi Bhalla, etc. The University of Allahabad, Indian Institute of Information And Technology (IIIT), Medical And Agriculture College, and many more are famous colleges and Universities in Allahabad. This City has many mosques and Temples. The most well-known temples are Shri Veni Madhav Temple, Patalpuri Kila, ISKCON Temple, Prayagraj, Shri Bade Hanuman Ji Mandir, and many more. The Oldest mosques in this City are Shahi Masjid and Safed Masjid in Allahabad, Dara Shah Ajmal, Quzjit Ki Masjid, etc. Many famous personalities were born here, and some worked there, like Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Madan Mohan Malviya, and many more.
Best time to visit:
This City is rich in culture. It is the top tourist destination in India. The months of October to March are the ideal time to visit this place. This time is the perfect time to roam around the City. It is favorable for tourists to enjoy the trip. These months, the weather remains calm and relaxed, so the visitors can enjoy their trip. And during the summer, thee weather is quite dry, and extreme heat can make anyone fall sick.
