Bhita
Bhita (20 km) is an archaeological site on the banks of
the Yamuna River. Recent excavations at this site have brought
to light the remains of an ancient city dating back to 300
BC. A museum housing stone and metal seals and various terracotta
statues is also located here.
Jhusi (Pratisthanpuri)
With its many ashrams and temples, Jhusi (Pratisthanpuri)
is a tranquil spot that offers peace of mind to the visitor.
It is barely 9 km from Allahabad, and can be reached by
taxis, buses, boats, etc.
Kara
Situated on the banks of the Ganges at a distance of around
70 km from Allahabad, Kara’s claim to fame is the Temple
of Shitala Devi. Once the provincial capital of the Mughals,
the landscape of Kara is dotted with ruins that extend up
to 3.5 km along the Ganges. Apart from the temple dedicated
to Shitala Devi, the Jama Masjid, the Samadhi of Sant Maluk
Das, Hanuman Temple, Kshetrapal Bhairav Temple, Kaleshwar
Mahadev Temple, Dargah of Khwaja Karak and Shivala Maharishi
Ashram are the main attractions of Kara.
Kaushambi
Kaushambi (62 km) is a place traditionally associated with
the Mahabharata. The city was once a great Buddhist centre.
Lord Buddha is believed to have visited Kaushambi twice
to deliver discourses. The ruins of an ancient fort and
a monastery bear witness to the antiquity of the place.
Shringverpur
Shringverpur is a historical site located at a distance
of around 40 km from Allahabad. It was once the capital
city of the kingdom of Nishadraj (King of Boatmen). Legend
has it that Lord Rama stayed here overnight while going
to the forest. Before steering Rama across the Ganga in
his boat, his feet were washed by Nishadraj. |
