Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad

#2 among attractions in Allahabad

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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. Stairs from three sides descend to the greenish water of the Yamuna. Above there is a park which is covered with green grass. ()

Elevation: 289 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 25°25'50"N, 81°52'7"E

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Saraswati Ghat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Allahabad Fort, Minto Park, Allahabad Pillar, Old Naini Bridge.

0.5 miE
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.
0.4 miW
Park
Minto Park, Allahabad
11 min walk • Madan Mohan Malaviya Park formerly known as Minto Park, is a park in Prayagraj, India. It is located in the southern part of the city along the banks of Yamuna river.
0.4 miE
Memorial, Buddhist architecture
Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad
10 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.
1.2 miSW
Bridge
Old Naini Bridge, Allahabad
32 min walk • The Old Naini Bridge is one of the longest and oldest bridges in India, located in Prayagraj. It is a double-decked steel truss bridge which runs across the Yamuna river in the southern part of the city.
1.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Allahabad
44 min walk • Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, formerly Allahabad Agricultural Institute, is a government aided agricultural university in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
0.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Daraganj, Allahabad
24 min walk • 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.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Bai-Ka-Bagh, Allahabad
31 min walk • Bai-Ka-Bagh is a locality of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saraswati Ghat?

Nearby attractions include Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad (10 min walk), Minto Park, Allahabad (11 min walk), Allahabad Fort, Allahabad (13 min walk), Daraganj, Allahabad (24 min walk).

How to get to Saraswati Ghat by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saraswati Ghat:

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Daraganj (29 min walk)
Prayag Ghat Terminal (31 min walk)

Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad

Facts and practical information

Saraswati Ghat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Allahabad Fort, Allahabad

Minto Park, Allahabad

Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad

Old Naini Bridge, Allahabad

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Allahabad

Daraganj, Allahabad

Bai-Ka-Bagh, Allahabad

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saraswati Ghat?

How to get to Saraswati Ghat by public transport?