Prayagraj – ‘The Abode of Mahakumbh Sangam’
Prayagraj, earlier known as Allahabad, is the holy city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh. The city is located close to the Triveni Sangam, confluence of the three important rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati. In 2011, the city was ranked as the world’s 40th swiftest growing city.
- Things to do in Prayagraj: Prayagraj is an abode of rich cultural heritage and artistic experiences and many tourists visit the city every year to enjoy the city's attractions. Once in Prayagraj, tourists can visit numerous historical sites and religious monuments. The city hosts the Maha Kumbh Mela, the greatest religious meet in the world, every 12 years and the Ardh Kumbh Mela in every 6 years.
- Tourist attractions in Prayagraj: Prayagraj, the most vibrant cultural city in India, caters to many popular historic tourist sites including the Allahabad Fort, Saints Cathedral, Ashoka Pillar, Khusro Bagh, Triveni Sangam and Alfred Park, Jawahar Planetarium and the Allahabad Museum.
- Places to shop in Prayagraj: Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the city is bordered by numerous malls and shops that sell Prayagraj’s speciality like chikankari dress materials, mojari shoes, cotton textiles, brass lamps and handicrafts. Other famous shopping spots include Vivekananda Marg, Phaphamau Bazaar, Katra, Chowk, Civic Lines and Nehru Complex.
- Best time to visit Prayagraj: The city holds splendid festival celebrations during major festivals like the winter Kumbh Mela and Diwali. The city enjoys a pleasant climate during the months of December and March as it is the most favourable time of the year for visit.
- Modes of transport: Prayagraj has excellent transport links and is easily accessible through roads and railways. It provides for a well-served bus service. The tourist can easily access the local metro services, taxis and e-rickshaws to travel freely around the city.
- Weather in Prayagraj: Summers in the city can be very sultry and humid, as the mercury level rises up to 42 degrees Celsius. The city also experiences high rainfall in the month of August. While winters are pleasant in Prayagraj and the temperatures dips down to almost 8 degrees Celsius.
Airport in Prayagraj
IndiGo offers domestic flights and international flights to and fro Bamrauli Airport or Prayagraj Airport, one of the busiest airports in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest airports in India. The airport is situated in Bamrauli, standing at a distance of 12 km from the city of Prayagraj. To know more, visit the domestic flight bookings page on the IndiGo website.
- Airport Address: Allahabad Airport Terminal, Bamrauli Airport Area, Bamrauli, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211012
- Airport IATA code: IXD