Allahabad - City of sangam

Allahbad is erstwhile known as Prayag and it is one of the fastest developing city in North India. It is one of the holy place that is visited by many people in India. As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahama selected this place for 'Prakrishta Yajna'. The city swashes some of the most renowned parks and museums in India apart from regular attractions. Some of the favorite tourist spots in Allahabad are: Sangam: Allahabad is substitutable to Sangam or Prayag (place of sacrifice). The three holy rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati meets here. Because of this reason, Allahabad is the holiest cities in India. The Sangam is the place for Magha Mela, Ardh Kumbh and Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela: According to Hindu Mythology, Vishnu was carrying pot of amrita (nectar), when a tussle broke out in between the Devtas (God), and four drops were spillway. They fell onto the earth at the four different places like Nasik, Haridwar and Ujjain. The event is held once in every 12 years and is the greatest and holiest of all. Patalpuri Temple: It is an underground temple in the Allahabad fort. The immortal tree is known as Akshaya Vat, which is inside the temple. It is also believed that Lord Rama has visited the temple and the temple was also visted by famous Chinese writer and traveler Hiuen Tsang. Hanuman Mandir: This temple is at Sangam and has one of the rare idol of Lord Hanuman in a lean back posture. When the Ganga is in heap, this temple gets sunken. Shankar Viman Mandapam: It is located near Triveni and the height is about 130 feet. It has 4 floors and has idols of Kumari Bhatt, Tirupati Balaji, Kamakshi Devi, Yogshastra Sahasrayoga Linga and Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Allahabad Fort: This fort in the past was considered as the best fort during the entire Mughal Empire. Nowadays, it is used by the Indian army and only limited area is opened for visitors. Only visitors are allowed to see the Saraswati Kup and Ashoka Pillar. Ashoka Pillar: This mammoth Ashoka pillar is well polished sandstone and is 10.6 meters high. The pillar has several proclamations and a Persian messages of Jahangir in scripted on it, commemorative his achievement to the throne. Minto Park: It has been dedicated to Madan Mohan Malaviya and it is a essential destination to visit in Allahabad. The park has its importance in the history and that is why it is essential for both researchers and travelers. Alfred Park: It is the largest park in Allahabad and also has historical importance. The park has a huge statue of Victoria and George V put in in the very center. There are several travel companies that provides you the best choice and they also provide discounts on your flights , air booking , train tickets, bus tickets hotel accommodations etc. You just need to look for the discounts provided by them. If you are traveling from out of India, you can avail cheap flights ticket from this travel companies.