Prayagraj

Triveni Sangam

The confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythological Saraswati rivers — the most sacred bathing point in Hinduism. Bathing at the Sangam is the primary religious act performed by pilgrims.

Timing: Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: No entry fee, negotiate the boat ride fare and duration before boarding
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Prayagraj Museum

One of the largest museums in India, housing a wide-ranging collection including coins, terracotta, paintings, and memorabilia from the independence movement.

Timing: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Closed Mondays and public holidays.
Entry Fee: ₹500 (cash at counter)
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Khusro Bagh

A walled Mughal garden complex containing the tombs of Khusro Mirza (son of Emperor Jahangir). A largely unvisited monument relative to its architectural quality.

Timing: Open daily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: No entry fee
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Metro in Prayagraj

Not available.

Local buses in Prayagraj

Not practical. Intracity buses run across the city but routes are difficult to navigate without local knowledge.

Ride-hailing apps in Prayagraj

Partially practical. Ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber availability is limited in Prayagraj. Select the vehicle type and book through the app; fares are shown upfront before confirmation. Drivers may call to confirm the pickup point. Before getting in, verify the vehicle number and OTP shown in the app. Payment can be made by card through the app or in cash directly to the driver at the end of the trip.

Street-hailing auto rickshaw in Prayagraj

Practical. For short distances (5-10 km) or when apps are unavailable. Tell or show the auto driver your destination — they can refuse, in which case move to the next one. Agree on the fare (approx. ₹30—₹40 per km) before you get in. Know the distance to your destination via maps before negotiating.

Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

The largest human gathering on earth, drawing tens of millions of pilgrims to the Sangam over 45–55 days; the Shahi Snan (royal bathing) dates draw the largest single-day crowds.
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Magh Mela in Prayagraj

A month-long pilgrimage fair at the Sangam held every year; smaller in scale than Kumbh but still draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims.
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Basant Panchami in Prayagraj

The festival of spring is marked at the Sangam with ritual bathing.
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Prayagraj food centers on the street food of the Civil Lines area — chaat, kachori-sabzi, and the distinctive Allahabadi imarti (a deep-fried sweet similar to jalebi but made from black lentil batter). The Civil Lines area has a small concentration of multi-cuisine restaurants.

Prayagraj is well connected by rail, road and has a domestic airport. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes, airport, and bus terminal information below.

Prayagraj — Stations, Airport & Bus Stands

Rail Stations: Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) 
Airport: Prayagraj Airport (IXD)
Bus Terminals: Civil Lines Bus Stand | Zero Road Bus Stand

By Train
Search “Prayagraj” as your origin (if departing) or destination (if arriving). Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) is the primary station. Choose a train based on journey duration, departure time, and class availability.

By Flight
Search by city name across IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Alliance Air for available domestic services.

By Bus
Buses (AC or non-AC) operate from the bus terminal — head to the counter and ask for your destination. Or, use app-based platforms such as redBus to search and book buses on your route. Both state-run (UPSRTC) and private operators are listed — prefer buses with ratings of 4★ or higher.

All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.