Based at the confluence (Sangam) of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Sarasvati, Prayag, (place of offerings) was originally called Kaushambi.Mughal Emperor Akbar renamed it Ilahabad, and the British changed to Allahabad.

Lord Rama visited the Ashram of Sage Bharadwaj on his way to Chitrakoot.

Sangam: 7 km from Civil Lines, the confluence of three holy rivers-Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati is a center of attraction and every twelve years when it hosts the famous Kumbh Mela it attractions of religious travelers from all over.

Allahabad Fort: Built by Akbar in AD 1583, this fort offers the visitors the mesmerizing view of  Ashoka Pillar, Saraswati Kup and Jodhabai Palace. Located inside the Allahabad Fort, is an underground temple, Patalpuri Temple and also most revered tree Akshaya Vat. ,  Hanuman Mandir famous for the image of the reclined position monkey-god Hanuman. is located near the Allahabad Fort.

Anand Bhawan houses a museums and memorabilia of the Nehru-Gandhi family.

Swaraj Bhawan built by Pt. Moti Lal Nehru, Khusrau Bagh

Allahabad Museum: houses the paintings of terracotta figurines, Rajasthani miniatures, coins and stone sculptures from the 2nd century BC.

By Air: Bamrauli Airportwhich (10 KM) away from Allahabad offers limited flights . Nearest Airport is at Varanasi (150 KM) is well connected to the rest of India by daily flights.  

By Rail: Allahabad Junction is well connected by trains with Kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Mumbai. 

By Road: on National Highways 2 and 27, is connected to all parts of the country. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and Private players operate Bus service to places such as Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Jhansi and Gorakhpur. 

Lucknow (Via NH24b) 200 KM.

Jhansi (NH25 & NH 2) 407, 

Khajuraho (MP SH 49 & NH 76) 288, Chitrakut (NH 76) 129

Faizabad (NH96) 160 

Varanasi (NH2) 121 

Kanpur (NH2) 212 

Gorakhpur (SH7) 292 

AGRA (AH1 -NH2) 486