Allahabad

Population                               :    49,21,313

Altitude                                    :    98 m above Sea Level

STD Code                                :    0532

Temperature                            :    Summer = 35 to 43 degree C, Winter = 28 to 5 degree C

State                                         :    Uttar Pradesh

Languages                               :    Hindi Urdu and English

Festivals                                  :    Magh Mela, Kumbh Mela, Ardh Kumbh Mela, Deshehra

Local Transport                      :    Taxis, Buses, Rikshaws. 

How to Reach Allahabad

*By Air        :    There is no direct air link to Allahabad. However the nearest Airport are Varanasi (147 kms) and Lucknow (210 kms)

*By Rail       :    The city ha direct rail connections with important cities, viz. Calcutta Delhi, Patna, Guwhati, Chennai, Mumbai, Gwalior, Meerut, Lucknow Kanpur and Varanasi.

*By Road    :    Allahabad is on National Highways 2 and 27. Distance from some important cities from Allahabad are noted down.

Taxis, Cycle and Auto Rickshaws are the most common mode of transport within the city.

• Allahabad Fort
• Ananda Bhavan
• Allahabad Planeturium
• Allahabad Museum
• Yamuna Band Road
• Sangam
• Allahabad University
• Patthar Girja
• Company Garden
• Minto Park
• Khusro Bagh