Prayagraj Sangam – Best Tour Package for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Prayagraj was earlier Known as Allahabad, and it has religious and historical importance to the Indian subcontinent. This city stands on the banks of three holy rivers the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. It is believed that after The Samudra Manthan, when Devils escaped with the “Amrit Kalash” the Amrit fell at four places namely “Nasik, Ujjain,Prayagraj & Haridwar”. Next year in 2025, Prayagraj is expecting the holy bathing festival ‘Kumbh Mela’ in the month of “Magh” according to Hindi Calendar which falls between month of December to February.

Prayagraj is famous for pilgrims, history and nature lovers. This brief information provided within this guide will only give a glance of a travelling to Prayagraj and also highlight information staying in the city, ‘Shahi Snan date’, where to go, and tips for traveling to the city. We have mentioned top accommodations, budget hotels in Prayagraj Sangam, Famous mandir and Ghats in the city near Triveni Sangam.

Top Tourist Places in Prayagraj

Prayagraj being a Ancient & Historical city not only comprise of Holy places but also has Archaeological & Political importance.  At one side there are Monuments and Temples while on other side it has Alfred Park (Company garden/ Chandra Shekhar Azad Park) & Anand Bhawan.

1. Allahabad Fort 

Said to have been constructed by the might Emperor Akbar, this architectural splend Your royal vacation awaits within the walls of this historic and architectural wonder. This famous monument also contains the Ashoka Pillar and Saraswati Koop and is the Patalpuri Temple.  

2. Khusro Bagh  

Khusro Bagh is one of the peaceful gardens of the city and has tombs of Prince Khusro and his mother, and sister. History lovers and photography lovers will have a field day given the many green resources that the place is surrounded with, and the many historical buildings.  

3. Anand Bhavan

This museum reflects Indo – British architecture and offers valuable information about Indian freedom struggle as it is the part of Nehru Gandhi Family. It provides inspiration at watching the true characters of great personalities who founded modern India.  

4. Shri Lete Hanuman Mandir 

Built around the Sangam, this special temple has a statue of Hanuman lying down. It boasts of spiritual energy and the myth that during floods, the river Ganga washes the idol’s feet. 

5. Chandrashekhar Azad Park also known as Company Garden  

This park is a place for a quiet walk in spite of locating in the middle of the city. This structures also harbors the Public Library and the Allahabad Museum. 

Famous Ghat and Mandir in Prayagraj

1. Dashashwamedh Ghat: Renowned for use in religious ceremonies as well as having excellent vantage positions for watching the sun rise and set.  

2. Saraswati Ghat: Known for its serene nature and as one of the best places any person could take quite time to rest and reflect.  

3. Nag Vasuki Mandir: Keshav Deep is a temple of Lord Vishnu which is constructed on the side of the river Ganga.  

4. Mankameshwar Temple: An ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and visited by pilgrims at any time of the year. 

5. Sangam Ghat: A Ghat of three river, one of the famous ghat in Prayagraj, It is one of favorite destinations for pilgrims.Other top ghats and Mandir are listed in the following table: –

History of Prayagraj

Prayagraj was earned after the Utter Pradesh cabinet passed the renaming process of “Allahabad” as “Prayagraj” in the October,2018. UPs Chief Minister Mr Yogi Adityanath said that we have restored the original name to the city which was changed during the Mughal rule in India. “Prayagraj” or “Prayag” has a mention in the Vedic Hindu literature at earliest.

Prayagraj sangam comprise great Divinity and Heritage which makes the city alive. Prayag has witnessed the existence of Shri Ram, Lakshman & Mata Sita in Ancient time as mentioned in Ramayana, it witnessed Mughal’s who renamed it as “Illahabas” or “Illahabad” (by Akbar) and later to “Allahabad” (by ShahJahan), Allahabad played important role in the freedom struggle for Independence of India. Allahabad saw the strategic efforts of Freedom by Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru & others to the sacrifice & Martyrdom of Shri Chandrashekhar Azad.

Prayagraj is called City of Prime Ministers because Most of the Prime Minister’s. Shri Motilal Nehru F/O Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru was a resident of Allahabad was the owner of one of the biggest fortunes of the city in that period. His occupation was a lawyer by profession. He was an activist and a Congress Leader. He was elected twice as Party President for Congress. His son Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of Independent India, later his granddaughter Smt Indira Gandhi also became Prime Minister.

After assassination of Smt Indira Gandhi, her son Shri Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister. Their Residence before Independence was Anand Bhawan & Swaraj Bhawan. Later after Independence both Anand Bhawan and Swaraj bhawan were Donated to Government of India. Anand Bhawan in its campus has Jawahar Planetarium which shows Science related documentaries and has a small science museum. Anand Bhawan & Swaraj Bhawan have also been converted into a museum where you can find belongings related Mahatma Gandhi & Nehru-Gandhi Family.

Exploring Prayagraj will introduce you to the Spiritual Heritage of Prayag – Triveni Sangam, Akshaya Vat, Shri Lete Hanuman Ji, Lalita Devi, Kalyani Devi, Alop Shankari Devi, etc religious Hindu Places to Dargahs, Mosques and St Cathedral Church. You will get to know about the Architectural beauty of Old Naini Bridge (Combined Bridge for Roadways & Railways) & Lord Curzon Bridge built by Britisher’s, Khusro Bagh (a historical monument with burial complex & Mughal garden) built by Mughal’s to Allahabad Fort. New Yamuna Bridge, a cable stayed bridge which was built in 2000-2004 is a beautiful display of Engineering which attracts tourists majorly.

Accommodation in Prayagraj Sangam

Whether you are planning to visit Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela 2025 or simply or interested in exploring the cultural values, the selection of the place to stay is critical.  

Hotels in Prayagraj

• Luxury Hotels: Events such as folklore, nature trekking, wildlife activity, school or church event, one is free to look forward to these amenities at the luxury hotels or at the Hotel polo max, close to tourist points.  

• Budget Hotels: There are options for anyone that looks for a cheap stay like Hotel Mandiram and Kanchan Villa. You can book budget friendly hotels in Prayagraj as per your choosen Shahi Snan date.

Homestays Near Kumbh Mela 

Another option is a Budget homestay in Prayagraj that gives one an intimate look at the area outside Kumbh and comfortably lodges travellers tonight. Every one of them is fine for families, and some individuals, who just wish to feel heat and cordiality.  

Hotels Near Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

Although Kumbh Mela gatherings are widespread in the region, there are several functional lodgings near the Sangam region for he attendees. Regarding this period, booking early is advised so as to avail a chance due to the high demands that come with it.  

Tour and Travels in Prayagraj

Many travel agents have customized their services primarily for Prayagraj sightseeing and for Kumbh Mela alone. They entail a fixed price for guided tours to major tourist sites, transports as well as bookings to accommodation facilities. Some of the prime agencies involved with the tourism of these places include Prayagraj Darshan Tours as well as Prayagraj Sangam Travels that make the journey comfortable for the pilgrims as well as tourists. We also arrange vehicle to Ayodhya, You can book best budget hotel in Ayodhya for your stay.

Immense spiritual Places in Prayagraj

The Ghats, temples and spiritual destinations of Prayagraj are significant to its undebased beauty among all its other pilgrims hubs. Prayagraj sangam is believed to be the most important pilgrimage centre for Hindus.

Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela is the main attraction of Prayagraj. Kumbh is celebrated every 12 years during a specific Hindu Nakshatra’s in the month of Magh (falls between Dec-Feb of English Calender). Also, there is Ardh Kumbh celebrated every 6 years in the same month. Though in the same month, every year Magh. During Magh Mela Lakhs of People Gather to take holy dip in Triveni Sangam. Thousands of people stay in Tents and do Kalpvas (a type of Spiritual Activity) during this time. The main bathing days are:

• Makar Sankranti (also known as Khichdi)
• Mauni Amavasya
• Basant Panchmi
• Magh Purnima
• Shiv Ratri

People from around the world gather during this time to take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam. Kumbh is celebrated as it is said that few drops Amrit from the Amrit Kalash fell down here after Samudra Manthan while carrying away.

Prayagraj share’s border with the state of Madhya Pradesh (District: These districts are Rewa, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Bhadohi (Sant Ravidas Nagar), Mirzapur.

Prayagraj also acts as the Judicial Capital of Uttar Pradesh and All the High Court of Uttar Pradesh also situated at Prayagraj, but All the High Court also have its bench at Lucknow the capital of Uttar Pradesh. In common, High Courts in other states are located in the Capital City of the respective State.

Office of the Auditor General (AG Office), Government Press, AFS Bamrauli, AFS Manauri, ARMY Cantonments, BSF Workshop, Provincial Armed Constablulary (PAC), ITBP, CRPF, RAF increases its importance from the point of Administration & Security. This also makes it secure from all the sides of Entrance of the city as the above security forces campuses are located at the outskirts and entry points of the City.

Headquarters of North Central Railways (NCR) is Prayagraj, Office of Divisional Railway Manager, General Manager (Railways) and other important railway Official offices are also located here near Prayagraj Junction Railway Station.

Railway Recruitment Board, NCR  is also located here at Subedarganj. Prayagraj connects with Northern Railways Lucknow Division, North Eastern Railways Varanasi Division & North Central Railways Jhansi Division at 150-200 KMS distance.

Prayagraj Sangam also has Battalion of National Cadet Corps with office located near Chaitham Lines.

Triveni sangam – the holy dip

Triveni refers to the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati while Sangam refers to “Junction”. Therefore the meeting point of these three rivers is called “Triveni Sangam”.

Ganga

Ganga or Ganges or Bhagirathi is the most Sacred river of India. It originates from Gangotri in Uttarakhand and travels through various states and then fall into “Bay of Bengal” in West Bengal. Enroute it crosses major cities like Haridwar, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Patna . NW-1  is from Prayagraj to Haldia,WB on the  Ganga-Hoogly river system.

Saraswati

Saraswati is a river which is mentioned in Rigveda. It is believed that in ancient times it flowed through the Rajasthan & Haryana. In another theory it is believed that it also flowed through parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, which is were parts of Bhartvarsh in Ancient India. It is said that Saraswati dried in Desert due to a curse but according to Hindu belief it still flows below the Surface of Earth and merges with Ganga at Triveni Sangam.

Yamuna

Yamuna also called as Jamuna is a major Tributary of River Ganga. It originates from Yamunotri in Uttrakhand and merges into Ganga at Triveni Sangam Prayagraj. Yamuna has Hindon, Tons, Rishiganga, Hanuman Ganga and Sasur Khadedi on the left and Chambal, Betwa, Ken, Sindh, Baghain on the right as tributaries.

Shree Lete Hanuman Ji

Shree Lete Hanuman Ji is one of the most sacred and visited places in Prayagraj. The Idol here is in the in sleeping position. It has high importance for the people of Prayagraj as it is said that worshiping here fulfills all wishes. It is believed that while Building the boundary of Fort, Akbar tried to move the Idol of Hanuman Ji to make the wall straight but when they dig below the idol to lift, the idol settled downwards. At last he gave up and the wall was made beside the temple.

Useful Advice regarding Kumbh Mela 2025 

1. Plan Ahead: Know the authentic dates for Kumbh Snan and make your trip to this place during the associated time. A very important reason is the excessive flow of tourists, thereby requiring early booking of accommodation facilities.  

2. Local Transport: For travelling within city please go for auto or e riksha and for long journey you can hire private taxi from the tour and travels operators of Prayagraj.  

3. Safety and Hygiene: Take along spare masks, hand sanitizers, water bottles, and probably a minimal first aid kit for children or elderly people.  

Conclusion  

Travelling to Prayagraj during Kumbh Mela 2025 is the journey of a lifetime, spiritual, and cultural. Another great thing about Ujjain is that no matter the type of visitor, there is much to see and do; starting with Triveni Sangam, forts to ghats. With the information on this most visited site- Prayagraj Sangam, you can book hotel accommodations, and travel facilities and organize a great trip to this godly place.