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Chitrakoot Hearitage Place Near Allahabad

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Chitrakoot is 132km from Allahabad is a popular Hindu pilgrimage centre. Bathing ghats line the Mandakini River and there are over 30 temples in this town. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are believed to have taken their incarnations and Lord Ram has stayed here during his exile. There are many places of religious interest here- Kamadgiri, Ramghat, Janki Kund, Hanuman Dhara, Gupt Godavari, Sati Ansuiya Ashram are some of them.

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Bhita Archaeological site Near Allahabad

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An archaeological site which is 20 km from Allahabad on the Yamuna River, with remains dating back to 300 B.C. Excavations here have revealed the remains of an ancient fortified city. There is a Museum which exhibits stone and metal seals, coins and terracotta statues dating from Gupta and Mauryan periods.

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Jhusi (Pratisthanpuri) Hearitage Place near Allahabad

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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.

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Kaushambi the Holy Place Near Allahabad

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Kausambi earlier known as Kausam is located 63 km southwest of Allahabad on the way to Chitrakoot. This ancient Buddhist and Jain centre was the capital of the Vatsa king Udayana. This place is 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.

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Kara Heritage Place Near Allahabad

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It is About 60 km away is the old fort of Jayachand which is situated on the banks of the Ganges this was once a 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.

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Shringverpur the Historical site Near Allahabad

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It was once the capital city of the kingdom of Nishadraj (King of Boatmen). Shringverpur is the best excursion from Allahabad and is a historical site located at a distance of around 40 km from Allahabad. 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.

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