Our Prayagraj tour packages start with a one-day city tour at ₹5,500 per person and go up to an 8-day pilgrimage circuit. Every tour includes Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet. The longer ones add Varanasi, Ayodhya, Vindhyachal, Chitrakoot, Naimisharanya or Gaya.
The table below gives the price, duration and start point of each package. Compare them first, then ask us for a dated quote.
Prayagraj is the city many travellers still call Allahabad. It was officially renamed in October 2018. Hindu tradition holds that drops of Amrit fell at the Sangam and that Lord Brahma performed a Yajna here, and Lord Rama is believed to have visited Sage Bharadwaj's ashram in this city. Emperor Akbar built the fort beside the confluence in 1583 and made the city the seat of the Subah of Ilahabad, one of the twelve imperial provinces. Its later political history earned it the name "City of Prime Ministers". Anand Bhavan, the Nehru family home, is where you see that side of the city.
Prayagraj Tour at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Main reason to visit | Holy dip at Triveni Sangam |
| Time needed | 1 to 2 days for the city, 4 to 8 days with nearby pilgrimage cities |
| Best season | October to March |
| Nearest airport | Prayagraj Airport at Bamrauli, about 12 km from the city |
| Main railway station | Prayagraj Junction |
| Distance from Varanasi | 112 km |
| Distance from Ayodhya | 156 km |
| Elevation | 98 m above sea level |
| Starting price | ₹5,500 per person for the one-day tour, multi-day tours from ₹7,500 |
Distances and elevation are the figures published by the Prayagraj district administration. Your hotel or Ghat may be a few kilometres more or less.
Prayagraj Tour Packages and Prices
| Package | Duration | Places covered | Starts / ends | Price per person from |
|---|
| Prayagraj One Day Sightseeing Tour | 1 day | Triveni Sangam, Allahabad Fort area, Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhavan, All Saints Cathedral, Alfred Park | Prayagraj / Prayagraj | ₹5,500 |
| Kashi Prayagraj Tour | 4 days / 3 nights | Varanasi, Sarnath, Prayagraj | Varanasi / Prayagraj | ₹7,500 |
| Kashi Prayag Vindhyachal Tour | 4 days / 3 nights | Varanasi, Prayagraj, Vindhyachal | Varanasi / Varanasi | ₹7,500 |
| Prayagraj Ayodhya Varanasi Gaya Tour | 5 days / 4 nights | Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Gaya | Prayagraj / Gaya or Varanasi | ₹14,000 |
| Varanasi Prayagraj Ayodhya Naimisharanya Tour | 7 days / 6 nights | Varanasi, Sarnath, Ayodhya, Lucknow, Naimisharanya, Prayagraj | Varanasi / Varanasi | ₹26,900 |
| Prayagraj Chitrakoot Ayodhya Naimisharanya Tour | 8 days / 7 nights | Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, Lucknow, Naimisharanya, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Gaya | Prayagraj / Varanasi or Gaya | ₹15,000 |
Prices are per adult on double sharing in standard hotels, and 5% GST is extra. Train and flight fares, boat rides and entry tickets are not part of the price. Rates change during Magh Mela, Diwali, Dev Deepawali, Christmas and New Year.
Hotel category changes the price. On the Kashi Prayagraj Tour, the same 4-day itinerary costs ₹7,500 with 2-star hotels, ₹10,000 with 3-star hotels and ₹14,000 with 4-star hotels.
One-day Prayagraj Itinerary
The one-day tour starts at Prayagraj railway station and runs in this order:
- Triveni Sangam for the holy dip
- Someshwar Mahadev Temple on the Yamuna bank
- Allahabad Fort, limited area only
- Khusro Bagh
- Anand Bhavan
- All Saints Cathedral
- Chandrashekhar Azad Park, then drop at the station
Anand Bhavan is closed on Mondays and the cathedral opens only on Sundays. Pick your day with that in mind.
How to Pick a Prayagraj Package
- You have one day between trains: the one-day sightseeing tour starts and ends at Prayagraj station.
- This is your first Kashi and Prayag Yatra: the 4-day Kashi Prayagraj Tour covers Kashi Vishwanath, Ganga Aarti, Sarnath and the Sangam with only one hotel change.
- You want Devi Darshan too: the Vindhyachal tour adds Vindhyavasini and Ashtabhuja temples.
- You plan Pind Daan at Gaya: the 5-day tour ends at Gaya after Vishnupad Temple.
- You want the Ramayana places together: the 8-day tour links Chitrakoot, Ayodhya and Naimisharanya.
For elders, the length of each drive matters more than the number of days. On the 4-day tours no road leg is longer than the 112 km between Varanasi and Prayagraj. The 5-day tour has a 200 km drive from Ayodhya to Varanasi and a 246 km drive to Bodhgaya the next day.
Places Covered in Prayagraj
| Place | What it is | Good to know |
|---|
| Triveni Sangam | Confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati | About 7 km from Civil Lines. Boats are hired at the Ghat near the fort. |
| Bade Hanuman Temple | Temple with a reclining idol of Lord Hanuman, close to the Sangam | Listed by the district administration as Shri Lete Hue Hanumanji Temple, in Daraganj. |
| Allahabad Fort | Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 | The Army uses the fort and only a limited area is open. A visit to Akshayavat needs permission from Army officials. |
| Anand Bhavan and Swaraj Bhavan | Nehru family homes, now museums of the freedom movement | Closed on Mondays and public holidays. Entry is ticketed. |
| Khusro Bagh | Walled Mughal garden with 17th-century tombs, including Prince Khusro's | Close to Prayagraj Junction. |
| Chandrashekhar Azad Park | 133-acre park, earlier called Alfred Park, where Azad died fighting the British | The Allahabad Museum is inside the park. |
| All Saints Cathedral | Gothic-style Anglican church designed by Sir William Emerson in 1870, known locally as Patthar Girja | In Civil Lines. Open on Sundays only. On other days you see it from outside. |
Two days give you an unhurried morning at the Sangam.
Triveni Sangam Snan and Boat Ride
You cannot walk to the confluence itself. Boats are hired at the Ghat near the fort. Mid-river, priests sit on small platforms and help pilgrims with the puja and the dip.
- Boat fare is paid directly to the boatman and is not part of any package. Agree on the full fare, including waiting time, before you board.
- Wear the life jacket. Mela police have made them mandatory on Sangam boats during Magh Mela.
- Carry a change of clothes and a small towel. Changing space on the boat is basic.
- If you plan Pind Daan, Asthi Visarjan or another ritual, tell us when you book so the day's schedule leaves time for it.
Magh Mela 2027 and the Kumbh Cycle
Magh Mela is held at the Sangam every winter. Incredible India, the Government of India tourism portal, lists Magh Mela 2027 from 15 January to 6 March. The six main snan days are:
| Snan | Date in 2027 |
|---|
| Makar Sankranti | Friday, 15 January |
| Paush Purnima | Friday, 22 January |
| Mauni Amavasya | Saturday, 6 February |
| Basant Panchami | Thursday, 11 February |
| Maghi Purnima | Saturday, 20 February |
| Mahashivratri | Saturday, 6 March |
Traffic diversions and bathing arrangements come from the Mela administration nearer each Snan day. Check them before you travel.
The last Maha Kumbh ran from 13 January to 26 February 2025. The next Ardh Kumbh at Prayagraj is expected in 2031 and the next full Kumbh in 2037. Hotels near the Sangam fill early on snan dates, and package rates for those days are quoted separately.
How to Reach Prayagraj
- By air: Prayagraj Airport at Bamrauli is about 12 km from the city and has domestic flights. Varanasi and Lucknow airports are the alternatives when seats are tight.
- By train: Prayagraj Junction is the main station and the headquarters of North Central Railway. The city has eight stations, so check which one your train uses.
- By road: national highways link Prayagraj with Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur and Ayodhya.
| From | Road distance |
|---|
| Vindhyachal | 85 km |
| Chitrakoot | 115 km |
| Varanasi | 122 km |
| Ayodhya | 165 km |
| Lucknow | 200 km |
| Kanpur | 230 km |
| Delhi | 635 km |
In practice, Varanasi to Prayagraj takes about 2.5 to 3 hours by cab and Prayagraj to Ayodhya about 4 hours. Traffic and mela diversions can add to this.
Best Time to Visit Prayagraj
October to March is the comfortable season for a Sangam dip and city sightseeing. January and February bring the Magh Mela crowd, which is the reason many pilgrims come and the reason others avoid those weeks.
April to June is very hot. The district administration puts summer maximums at 40°C to 45°C, so keep outdoor visits to early morning. During the monsoon, from July to September, the rivers run high and boating may be restricted.
What the Package Price Includes
| Included | Not included |
|---|
| Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing | 5% GST |
| Driver allowance, fuel, parking and state taxes | Train and flight fares |
| Hotel stay on double sharing, on multi-day tours | Lunch, dinner and personal expenses |
| Daily breakfast at the hotel, on multi-day tours | Boat rides at the Sangam and in Varanasi |
| Hotel taxes | Entry tickets, darshan fees, guide charges and travel insurance |
Festival and long-weekend dates carry a different rate. Ask for the inclusions in writing before you pay the advance. The vehicles we use are shown on our transport page.
Travel Tips for Prayagraj
- Reach the Sangam early, before the heat and the crowd. From the boat you can see the brown water of the Ganga meet the green water of the Yamuna.
- Keep small notes for Prasad, lockers and the boatman. UPI works in the city but the signal near the river can drop.
- Anand Bhavan is closed on Mondays. If your only day in the city is a Monday, plan Khusro Bagh and the Sangam instead.
- Do not plan the fort as a long stop. Only a limited area is open, and Akshayavat needs Army permission.
- For elders, ask for a hotel in Civil Lines. It is near Prayagraj Junction, and the Sangam is about 7 km away.
Why Book with Pilgrimage Tour India
- The price is published on every package page, and GST is charged separately at 5%.
- On the Kashi Prayagraj Tour you can change the start date free of charge, or switch to another tour, up to 30 days before departure. Ask us to confirm the term for the tour you choose.
- The head office is at Padam Tower-1, Rajendra Place, New Delhi, with associate offices in Varanasi, Haridwar, Ujjain and other pilgrimage cities.
- Phone and WhatsApp support is on +91 88260 94899, and guest reviews are public on our reviews page.
Tell us your dates, group size and starting city, and we will send an itinerary with a dated price. How to book explains the steps, and the contact page has every way to reach us.
Related pages: Prayagraj travel guide, hotels in Prayagraj, Varanasi tour packages, Ayodhya tour packages and all our Hindu pilgrimage tours.
