Prayagraj Day Tour: Triveni Sangam & Allahabad Fort Visit

Three rivers meet, a fort stands, and a temple holds a sleeping god

A full-day tour from Varanasi to Prayagraj, one of Hinduism's holiest cities, with private AC transport and an English-speaking guide. You visit the Triveni Sangam where the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers converge; the Sleeping Hanuman Temple with its unique reclining statue near the confluence; Allahabad Fort, which contains an underground temple, the Akshayavat tree, and a 2,000-year-old Ashoka Pillar; and Anand Bhawan, the historic Nehru family home. Pickup from Varanasi city hotels is included, and the tour runs 8 to 9 hours. Entrance fees are paid directly at each site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Khusro Bagh30m
2. Allahabad Fort45m
3. Anand Bhavan45m

Prayagraj sightseeing and return

• Pick up from Varanasi
• Drive to Prayagraj
• Visit Triveni Sangam
• Optional boat ride at Sangam Ghat
• Visit Sleeping Hanuman Temple
• Explore Allahabad Fort
• Visit Chandrashekhar Azad Park
• Tour Anand Bhawan
• Drive back to Varanasi

The experience

Prayagraj holds immense religious weight in Hinduism, and the Triveni Sangam is its heart: the exact point where three rivers meet. The Ganges and Yamuna are visible. The Saraswati is believed to flow underground. You can add a boat ride to the Sangam Ghat if you want to get closer to the water, though it's optional. The Sleeping Hanuman Temple sits near this same confluence, housing a reclining statue of Lord Hanuman that sets it apart from most Hindu temples you'll encounter.

Allahabad Fort is the day's architectural anchor. Built with massive walls and towers, it mixes Hindu and Muslim design inside the palace. The underground Patalpuri Temple sits beneath the eastern wall and requires a small entry to reach. The Akshayavat tree (considered sacred and ancient) grows on the grounds, and an Ashoka Pillar installed in 232 BC stands 10 metres tall with Emperor Jahangir's inscription carved into it. The fort's three gateways and layered history make it a full stop on its own.

After the fort, you'll visit Anand Bhawan, the sprawling mansion bought by Motilal Nehru in the 1930s and home to Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi at different points. The house museum holds the weight of India's independence movement in its rooms. The tour wraps with a drive back to Varanasi, ending at your hotel. A private AC vehicle stays with you throughout, and you'll get one mineral water bottle per person for the journey.

What’s included

• Private AC vehicle sized for your group (four-seater for one to two people, five-seater for three to four, nine-seater for five to eight).
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.
• pickup and drop at Varanasi city hotels.
• mineral water bottle per person.
• all applicable taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

CAR + GUIDEGuide in English · 08:00Pickup is included; car and guide

Car, guide and lunchGuide in English · 08:00Lunch, car and guide; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 1.25

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TOP TRAVEL AND TOURS PVT LTD.

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're visiting with a group of five to eight and want one vehicle for all five major sites plus the option to add a boat ride at Sangam Ghat.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is the Triveni Sangam and why is it so important?

The Triveni Sangam is the confluence where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet, with the mythical Saraswati believed to join them underground. It is one of Hinduism's most sacred sites and the location of the Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, making it a pilgrimage destination for millions.

Can I take a boat ride at the Triveni Sangam?

Yes, a boat ride to the Sangam Ghat is optional and can be added during the tour if you want to get closer to the confluence and the water itself.

What's inside Allahabad Fort that makes it worth the visit?

Allahabad Fort contains an underground Patalpuri Temple accessed through a small entry in the eastern wall, the sacred Akshayavat tree, a 10-metre-tall Ashoka Pillar from 232 BC with Emperor Jahangir's inscription, and a palace interior decorated with both Hindu and Muslim artistry across three gateways.

Is Anand Bhawan a museum I can walk through?

Yes, Anand Bhawan is a historic house museum where you can tour the sprawling mansion that was home to the Nehru family, including Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, and witness spaces connected to India's independence movement.

What's included in the tour price, and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes private AC transport throughout, an English-speaking guide, pickup and drop at Varanasi city hotels, mineral water, and all applicable taxes. Entrance fees to the monuments are paid directly at each site when you arrive.

How long is the drive from Varanasi to Prayagraj?

The full tour runs 8 to 9 hours from pickup to drop-off, covering the drive to Prayagraj and visits to all five stops: Triveni Sangam, Sleeping Hanuman Temple, Allahabad Fort, Chandrashekhar Azad Park, and Anand Bhawan.