Daraganj, Allahabad

#27 among attractions in Allahabad

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Daraganj is a prominent suburb and a landmark in the city of Prayagraj. It is the oldest suburb of Prayag at the bank of celestial river Ganges and not far from Triveni Sangam - the confluence of three sacred rivers: the Ganges and Yamuna, and the third invisible river Saraswati. Thus, Daraganj is essentially a theoretical and philosophical reference point of city now called Prayagraj. ()

Coordinates: 25°25'60"N, 81°52'60"E

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Daraganj – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad Fort, Allahabad Pillar, Alopibagh.

0.9 miW
Park
Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad
24 min walk • Saraswati Ghat is probably the most spectacular ghat in Allahabad on the bank of Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located close to Mankameshwar Temple of lord Shiva. The name of ghat comes from Hindu Goddess of learning Saraswati. It is a newly built place.
0.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Allahabad Fort, Allahabad
13 min walk • Allahabad Fort is a fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1583. A stone inscription inside fort describe 1583 as a foundation year. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river Ganges.
0.5 miW
Memorial, Buddhist architecture
Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad
14 min walk • The Allahabad pillar is a Stambha, containing one of the Pillar edicts of Ashoka, possibly erected by Ashoka, Emperor of the Maurya dynasty, who reigned in the 3rd century BCE or it may have prior origins.
1.6 miNW
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Alopibagh, Allahabad
40 min walk • Alopibagh is a locality/township of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The locality is close to the Kumbh Mela area, the Sangam, the rivers Ganges and Yamuna, and one of the most ancient Hindu temples of India, the Alopi Devi Mandir, is also in this locality.

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Which popular attractions are close to Daraganj?

Nearby attractions include Allahabad Fort, Allahabad (13 min walk), Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad (14 min walk), Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad (24 min walk).

How to get to Daraganj by public transport?

The nearest stations to Daraganj:

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Daraganj (18 min walk)
Prayag Ghat Terminal (21 min walk)

Daraganj, Allahabad

Facts and practical information

Daraganj – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad

Allahabad Fort, Allahabad

Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad

Alopibagh, Allahabad

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Daraganj?

How to get to Daraganj by public transport?