A city whose history dates back to ages immemorial, the city of Allahabad has shaped India's heritage as well as her culture in a way that can never be ignored. Almost the entire city is laden with artifacts, most of which add a special touch to the powerful role that Allahabad plays on India and her people. One of the largest cities in India, Allahabad has a history which dates back to the Vedas. A historian's paradise, the city has a number of secrets still lay hidden amongst the various ruins which dot some of the parts of the city. Allahabad is also popularly known for being host of the most celebrated Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh Mela. The festival is organised on the confluence of River Ganges, Yamuna and invisible Saraswati, popularly called as Triveni Sangam. The holy city is more famous for its religious tourism. Tour to Allahabad is considered to be definite must have for tourists planning a Tour to Uttar Pradesh.
Today a bustling metropolis, which has maintained a steady growth of progress and development, Allahabad has, however, not lost touch with its rich past of glory. A major center of the practicing arts and culture in India, Allahabad is today home to the prestigious Allahabad University, where students from all around the world arrive in order to pursue their academic careers. One of the most influential cities in Uttar Pradesh in India, Tour to Allahabad can also reveal the steady growth of Allahabad's industrial development, which has resulted in several international brand names setting up centers within the premises of the city, which also plays host to the various International Fairs, which are held every year.
