Allahabad, India

Travel Blogs from Allahabad (22)

Ardh Kumbh Mela: Parade of Saints, Allahabad with 20 Million Extra Pilgrims, India travel blog
Ardh Kumbh Mela: Parade of Saints
Jan 19, 2007

... as an auspicious devotion of giving to the gods. In the early morning, thousands of pilgrims moved through the streets of Allahabad towards the sangam under sodium lamps. I moved with them, carrying my backpack with me; all the hotels were either full ...

A travel blog entry by lraleigh
This is a top pick!
Chitakrut and beyond..., Allahabad, India travel blog
Chitakrut and beyond...
Nov 30, 2006

Not sure where I am actually on the map right now, writing from Allahabad, India. Left Chitakrut this am...another small very holy village in India. One of the branches of the Ganges runs through this town so there were many ghats and holy happenings ...

A travel blog entry by tracystravels
This is a top pick!
towards the village, Allahabad, India travel blog
towards the village
Oct 20, 2007

... Indians lack of privacy.  Ive learnt to lock my door always as they have no qualms just wandering in. Yesterday we arrived in Allahabad...the nearest town to the village where I will be based for the next 3 months.  Im not sure I like it too ...

A travel blog entry by ban-anna
Ailing in Allahabad, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India travel blog
Ailing in Allahabad
Jul 13, 2007

... around the grand Victorian (Edwardian?) All Saints Cathedral. It looked like a lovely city, but R&R was definiately required. Allahabad hosts the Kumbh Mela every 12 years - perhaps we'll come back? Or perhaps not. To Khajuraho, by train, ...

A travel blog entry by alfieandclaire

Forum Discussions on Allahabad (5)

Normal Cost of a Driver for 10 days in Rajasthan
Posted on Jun 17, 2009, 06:17:55
... for pleasure and enjoys it and it is not his profession. We keep in touch. Right now he is on a road trip to Lucknow, Allahabad, Bhimtal, Nainital, Jogeshwar , Almora etc. I can give his email id as that is how we keep in touch . It is --wanchoo46@yahoo. ...
Anyone for Ardh kumbh
Posted on Jan 17, 2008, 00:26:47
... from all over the country to take a holy dip in the sacred water. The Ardh (or half) Kumbh Mela happens every six years, the last time was in 2007 at Prayag near Allahabad. I was a little confused when I read this thread until I realized it was a year old
My Ardh Kumbh Trip
Posted on Feb 11, 2007, 02:58:38
I had been anticipating this trip for long finally i made it.. two days in sangam allahabad at ardh kumbh.. what an amazing experience. and what a way to know about our people so closely. The faith, the religion is so much a part of lifes, that's its ...
Anyone for Ardh kumbh
Posted on Dec 22, 2006, 11:56:10
Hi Guys, I will be in Allahabad around 26th Jan on the occasion of Ardh Kumbh Mela.. Its going to be a great gathering of pilgrims and Naga Sadhus, so guys join me .. for the great occasion.. Hope to get some great pics this time..

Ask a question about traveling to Allahabad

Ask a question about Allahabad and get answers from real travelers:


  • Post your question