State: Uttar Pradesh
Languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Awadhi and Khariboli Population: 5,959,798 lakhs
Location the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati, popularly known as Triveni Sangam Time Zone: IST(UTC+5:30) Attractions: Anand Bhavan, New Yamuna Bridge, Patalpuri Temple, Shivkoti Mahadev Temple, Saraswati Ghat, Maa Kalyani Mandir Theatres: Allahabad Auditorium
Parks & Gardens: Minto Park Major Festivals: Kumbh Mela, Diwali, Holi, Rakshabandhan, Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya and Basant Panchami Hotels: Hotel Kanha Shyam,Grand Continental, Hotel Milan Palace, Tourist Bungalow, Hotel Allahabad Regency, Hotel UR, HOTEL YATRIK Universities & Colleges: Allahabad University, Ewing Christian College, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Shambhunath Institute of Engineering and Technology, Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology Museums: Agharkar Museum, Allahabad Museum, Allahabad Archaeological Museum City Facts: Allahabad has been called the "literary capital of Uttar Pradesh" Local Florists: send flowers to allahabad, send gifts to allahabad, allahabad local florist