Formerly a burial complex near the Allahabad junction railway station, Khusro Bagh is currently a walled garden typical of the Mughal construction. Khusro Bagh has three brilliantly designed sandstone mausoleums paying tribute to Mughal royals, including Shah Begum, Khusrau Mirza, and Nithar Begum, all of whom were related to Akbar’s son Jahangir. Shah Begum’s tomb is designed in a similar style to Fatehpur Sikri with a three-tiered design.
In the 1930s, the original Swaraj Bhavan, today a famous Allahabad tourist place, was transformed into the headquarters of the Indian National Congress. As a result, Motilal Nehru had to buy another mansion for himself and his family to reside, and it was called Anand Bhavan. Today, it is a historic house museum also home to the Jawahar Planetarium.
Situated beside the Anand Bhavan and built-in 1979, the Jawahar Planetarium is the perfect confluence of science and history. Each year, a grand event called the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial lecture is also held at the planetarium, and it hosts several shows meant to entertain and enrich the guests of the solar system and the beauty of space. While in Allahabad, make sure to spend some time in the planetarium.
Built-in 1583, this stunning piece of architecture stands at the Triveni Sangam in Allahabad to remind tourists of the city’s rich history. Akbar, a famous Mughal Emperor, is said to have been much impressed by the aura of Allahabad. As a result, he decided to construct a grand fort in the region. This fort was erected to envelop the Akshayavat, a holy tree for the Hindus of the area. The Archaeological Survey of India has classified the Allahabad fort as a monument of National Importance and maintains its interiors for tourists.
Swaraj Bhavan is a large mansion that was once owned by Motilal Nehru and was the place of residence for the Nehru family until 1930. Today, it functions as a grandiose museum and is the most historically revered place to visit in Allahabad. It is managed by the Jawaharlal Nehru Fund, New Delhi. Photographs of the Indian freedom movement featuring leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Azad, and the Nehrus are all displayed in the museum.
To minimize traffic over the old Naini bridge of the city of Allahabad, the New Yamuna bridge was constructed in 2004. It emerged as a cable stayed bridge built over the Yamuna river. Today, it remains extremely busy at all hours of the day. Private manufacturers built the bridge but it is maintained by the local authorities. The bridge offers stunning views of the Yamuna river as you cruise on it. You can also take pictures of the marvelous construction of the bridge.
Bargad ghat is a locality in Allahabad most famous for the ancient Hanuman temple located in the region. The temple’s red building is adorned by a massive gateway with engravings all over it. It also offers views of the nearby pond. Today, it is a well-developed location situated on the banks of the Yamuna river. You can go here to shop, dine, or just casually roam the streets of this quaint Indian city. Do not forget to take your camera to photograph the ancient buildings located here.
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