A Handy Travel Guide

Allahabad, a city shaped with rich past, dates back to India's heritage along with a vibrant culture in a way that may never get ignored. Probably the whole of the city is laden with artifacts, adding a special touch to the powerful role that Allahabad plays impacting its people. Adhering to this reason, the city earns its significance in the pages of Indian history. The amalgamation of Hindu, British and Muslim culture are profoundly interesting. Unique sites and attractions should never be missed out by any tourist who sets foot in the region.
Transportation: Presently, Allahabad is well networked by all modes of transport like railways, roadways and airways. The city is well-connected to all the major cities of India as well as the neighbouring parts of the province of Uttar Pradesh. Almost all the parts of Allahabad are well linked to each other as well as the rest of the cities of India by a strong network of transportation amenities. People willing to travel to Allahabad from cities like Nagpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and many more usually prefer to travel by bus. Bus is suitable option since the region consists of efficient network of roads. Bus being an important medium of travel helps several travellers to commute seamlessly. Bus tickets can be taken online from http://www.redbus.in, here you shall get discounted tickets and choose your bus type from the list.
Allahabad is a city which is situated at the junction of the three holy rivers called Ganga, Saraswati and Yamuna. Allahabad is an epitome of rich cultural and religious heritage with the great historical lineage of its own. Allahabad is also known as a holy city and is considered as a famous pilgrimage by majority of Hindus.
Allahabad offers a great choice of accommodation options spread across the city. There are a range of hotels for budget travellers, luxury seeking travellers and many more. Hotels like Milan Palace, Hotel Polomax, Raka Inn and many more stay choices are available suiting every visitors’ needs.
Some of the major monuments here are, the Allahabad Fort, Anand Bhawan, Swaraj Bhawan and Allahabad Museum. The monuments in Allahabad stand as an anecdote of the colonial era and the Mughal Era. The monuments of this city on the banks of river Yamuna are major tourist’s attractions.
People who love shopping and has a knack for buying antique jewellery, ethnic wears, high art quality items for them Allahabad is the best place to take up shopping. This city comprise of a unique shopping experience for tourists and locals who has an artistic bent of mind. It is indeed a one stop shopping destination for the tourists who have a taste for ethnic designs. The tourism industry has taken effective efforts to throw light on Allahabad’s Shopping destination as an interesting activity for the tourists being on a tour in the city.
Don’t forget to take a boat ride to the ‘Sangam’ where the three rivers meet. Just invest more time in buying souvenirs like chains and trinkets from the river banks (cheap prices).Read more