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Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh · Central UP · 98m🚗 no vehicle needed — flat city with auto-rickshaws
👨👩👧 Family: easy family base — flat, major pilgrimage city
2/5
April
Why 2/5? Hot 28-40°C. Sangam visits only bearable at dawn. River levels low. Triveni ghat exposed. Uncomfortable.
Where three rivers meet and 100 million people gather every 12 years — the Triveni Sangam defies every concept of scale.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1-2 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
3/5 ✓
✓ Spiritual travelers✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, Airtel, BSNL, Vi
Full 4G everywhere.
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Medical
SRN Hospital, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College — good facilities
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Road
Purvanchal Expressway and NH excellent.
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Safety
5/5
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Why Special
The Triveni Sangam — confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati — is one of Hinduism holiest sites. Kumbh Mela (every 12 years, next 2025) draws 100M+ pilgrims. Anand Bhawan (Nehru family home) is a history lesson.
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Festivals & Events
Magh Mela
JanJanuary 14 - February 14 (Magh month)
Annual month-long religious fair at the Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati) with ritual bathing, spiritual discourses, and tent city of saints.
Every year's Magh Mela is a mini-Kumbh; every 6th year it becomes Ardh Kumbh, and every 12th year the Maha Kumbh — the largest human gathering on Earth.
Prayagraj Rasa Leela
OctOctober (Sharad Purnima)
Traditional Rasa Leela performances depicting Krishna's divine dance, staged at ghats along the Yamuna during the autumn full moon.
Prayagraj's Sangam has been a spiritual epicenter since Vedic times; the Rasa Leela tradition connects its Krishna devotion heritage.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioAirtelBSNLVi
Full 4G everywhere.
WiFi: Hotels and cafes
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: SRN Hospital, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College — good facilities
Ambulance: 108 (reliable)
Police: Multiple
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Getting There
Lucknow→Prayagraj: 200km 3hrs. Varanasi→Prayagraj: 125km 2.5hrs.
Roads: Purvanchal Expressway and NH excellent.
Public transport: Prayagraj Junction major railway hub. Airport operational. Buses from everywhere.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: UP Tourism: 0522-2308916
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Civil Lines — cleaner, quieter
Best for Backpackers
Near sangam — budget dharamshalas
Best for Peace & Quiet
Civil Lines area
Avoid
Extreme crowds during Magh Mela and Kumbh
Off-season: ₹400-1200/nightPeak: ₹800-3000/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹800Stay₹400
Food₹200
Transport₹150
Activities₹50
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹3,100Stay₹2,000
Food₹500
Transport₹400
Activities₹200
per person per day
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Luxury
₹7,500Stay₹5,000
Food₹1,200
Transport₹800
Activities₹500
per person per day
💡 Major city with full range; Sangam boat rides ₹100-500; Kumbh Mela years see 5-10x price spikes
Crowd Intelligence
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Quiet Moderate Peak
Best days: Any
Magh Mela (Jan-Feb) and Kumbh Mela (every 12 years) bring tens of millions. Triveni Sangam busy on amavasya. Otherwise a calm university city.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
easy
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Family Dining
decent in Civil Lines
Cuisine: Awadhi, North Indian, street food
El Chico is a local institution. Good chaat near sangam area.
How to Reach
Airport
Prayagraj
Rail
Prayagraj Junction
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