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Road, Near Allahabad Railway completely calm and serene, just what you Junction, Allahabad, India Built in the 16th century at the behest of need after sightseeing at the busier parts of A massive garden that is simply gorgeous Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Allahabad Fort Ahmedabad. due to its abundant greenery and is a massive monument and was unrivalled magnificent tombs, Khusro Bagh is one of for a long, long time in terms of design, Architecturally, the Cathedral is a complete the places in Allahabad where you can find intricacy and craftsmanship. Today, a large treat for the eyes and for the lens. It is complete mental peace in the lap of nature. part of the fort is occupied by the Indian adorned with marvellous glass and pillar The walled garden houses three army, which is inaccessible to civilians, and work, which is retained in its original form, mausoleums, namely the ones of Sultan hence only a small part of the fort is open to even till date. The pulpit of the church Begum, Nithar and Prince Khusro. Each of visitors. depicts such fine design, carving and Sachcha Baba Nagar ,Allahabad, these mausoleums display excellent intricacy, it is almost hard to believe all of it Uttar Pradesh 211008,India craftsmanship and were done by Jehangir's When visiting the fort, you can take a look at is for real. For those highly interested in best artisans in the 16th century. Religious tales have different versions of the massive Ashoka Pillar. Standing at over architecture, this church was designed by how the Sangam came into being. According 10 metres tall, the pillar was carved out of the same architect who did the Victoria During the Mutiny of 1857, the Khusro Bagh to one, it is believed that God's nectar fell sandstone and bears important inscriptions Memorial in Kolkata, Sir William Emerson. became one of the centres of military revolt, onto the earth and at that very point, the from 232 BC. Another stellar part of the fort but was quickly stubbed by the British. three rivers came together and merged. The is the Jodhabai Palace, which depicts 5 Kumbh Retreat second one says that Lord Brahma beautiful amalgamation of Hindu and 4 All Saints Cathedral performed the Prakrista Yajna at this spot, Islamic architecture. The fort also houses giving it all the religious importance it holds the Patliputra Temple which is situated today. Another one holds that Lord Rama underground near its eastern end and the spent considerable time here during his Akshyavat and source of Saraswati River, exile. Due to the above reasons, the Kumbh both of which are off limits. Mela is organised at the Triveni Sangam every 12 years. This sacred celebration is 3 Khusro Bagh known as the world's largest congregation of religious pilgrims, thanks to the fervent participation of a large number of devotees from all over the country. Chhatnag Road, Jhushi, Allahabad 2 Allahabad Fort 10/12 MG Marg, Civil Lines, 211019, Uttar Pradesh, India Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India A collaboration of Vihangam Yoga and the Built by the British, the All Saints Cathedral Sukrit Wellness Tours, the Kumbh Retreat is is a fine example of Gothic architecture, set an excellent opportunity to go home in the middle of lush greenery. It has a Prayagraj Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/prayagraj page 3 relieved, refreshed and rejuvenated from Next comes the meal as per your choice, 24, MG Road, Lucky Range, Civil Lines Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Darbhanga Allahabad. While Vihangam Yoga provides and you get bowled over by all the yummy Colony, Civil Lines, Allahabad, Uttar you with unique yoga and meditation awesomeness that is waiting in front of you. 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