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Prayagrajप्रयागराज

Give Prayagraj one full day plus a dawn at the Sangam: the fort, Khusro Bagh and the confluence are the trip. Skip it in May–June heat.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid May–Jun (41°C+), Jul–Sep monsoon
Airport
IXD
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Prayagraj is where the Ganges and Yamuna meet, and the Sangam is the reason to come. The city is a working Uttar Pradesh administrative and university town with Mughal tombs, a colonial-era park and a fort at the confluence. Most travellers pass through on the Delhi–Varanasi rail line; one night and a dawn boat covers the core, two nights if you add Kaushambi or Kannauj.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Prayagraj, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealChai at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Taxi, about 5 kmAuto-rickshaw, 5 km₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
  • Museum or sight ticketMonument entry (Allahabad Fort, Khusro Bagh)check; fort access can be restricted by the armyFree–₹25 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Triveni Sangam (Ganges–Yamuna confluence)Kumbh Mela and Magh MelaAllahabad FortKhusro Bagh Mughal tombsUniversity of Allahabad
Airports
IXD Prayagraj Airport (Bamrauli) (Small civil enclave on a military base; limited flights, mostly to Delhi. Checked bags are hand-delivered after arrival — wait in the terminal.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Prayagraj: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

23°C

9°C

2 rd

Feb

28°C

13°C

2 rd

Mar

34°C

17°C

1 rd

Apr

40°C

23°C

1 rd

May

42°C

27°C

2 rd

Jun

40°C

28°C

5 rd

Jul

35°C

27°C

12 rd

Aug

33°C

27°C

12 rd

Sep

34°C

26°C

8 rd

Oct

34°C

21°C

2 rd

Nov

30°C

15°C

1 rd

Dec

25°C

11°C

1 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Cycle rickshaws are the cheapest and most available way around the centre; agree the fare before you sit. Auto-rickshaws are faster for longer hops. City buses run on some routes but timings are unreliable. For the Sangam, take an auto or rickshaw to the boat jetty and hire a rowing boat to the confluence point.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Kaushambi

go

Door to door: 1.5–2 h each way

Road via NH 19, about 60 km west; taxi or bus

Buddhist stupa and monastery ruins; go early, carry water, little shade.

Kannauj

overnight

Door to door: 3–4 h each way

Train or road via Kanpur, about 150 km northwest

Perfume town; too far for a comfortable return day.

Varanasiovernight

Door to door: 2–2.5 h

Train from Prayagraj Junction, about 2 h

Ghats and dawn boats deserve their own 2–3 nights, not a day trip.

Kanpur

caution

Door to door: 2–2.5 h

Train from Prayagraj Junction, about 2 h

Industrial city with few sights; only worth it as a rail stop.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Civil Lines

Colonial-era grid, most hotels and guesthouses, quiet at night, 10–15 min by auto to the fort.

Near Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)

Best for one night with bags and early trains; Khusro Bagh is a short walk south.

Sangam / Daraganj area

Closest to the confluence and the mela grounds; basic pilgrim lodgings, busiest during Magh Mela (Jan) and Kumbh years.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500₹2,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000₹6,000
Airport taxi, one way1 × ₹700 · check₹700
Sangam rowing boat, return1 × ₹500 · check; agree the total before boarding₹500
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800₹1,600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,130
Trip total≈ ₹6,220 per person per day, bed included₹12,430≈ US$150

2026 estimate in rupees; flights and rail excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Chai at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Thali at a local restaurant₹120–300 (≈ US$2–4)
Cycle rickshaw, 3–4 kmAgree before you sit.₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Auto-rickshaw, 5 km₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
Sangam boat, returncheck; per boat, not per person₹300–800 (≈ US$4–10)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
Monument entry (Allahabad Fort, Khusro Bagh)check; fort access can be restricted by the armyFree–₹25 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Prayagraj is generally safe for visitors by day; the real risks are heat, traffic, and boat or rickshaw fares that change once you are seated. Fix prices first, avoid unlit lanes after dark, and keep an eye on your bag in crowds at the Sangam.
  • Boatmen at the Sangam quote per person or per boat — fix the total and the return before boarding.
  • May and June regularly top 40°C; do sights before 10:00 and after 17:00.
  • Monsoon (Jul–Sep) brings heavy rain and high river levels; boat trips can be suspended.
  • During Magh Mela (Jan) and Kumbh Mela years the Sangam area is packed and prices rise — book beds ahead.
  • Temple and ghat areas: dress modestly, and expect requests for donations at religious sites.

Emergency numbers

All services (police, fire, ambulance)
112
Tourist helpline (national, 24 h)
1363

Pocket card

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Prayagrajप्रयागराज

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

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इस पते पर ले चलिएTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All services112
  • Tourist helpline1363

Embassy

No embassies in Prayagraj; the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have embassies or high commissions in New Delhi (check addresses).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Airport → Civil Lines, taxi: ₹600–800 (≈ US$7–10), about 30 min (check)
  • Prayagraj Junction → Sangam, auto: ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3), about 20 min (check)
  • Sangam rowing boat, return: ₹300–800 (≈ US$4–10) per boat (check)

Say or show

  • नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai)
  • बहुत महंगा है — Too expensive (bahut mehnga hai)
  • संगम कहाँ है? — Where is the Sangam? (sangam kahan hai)
  • मुझे इस पते पर ले चलिए — Please take me to this address (mujhe is pate par le chaliye)

Carry small rupee notes; many stalls and rickshaws have no change.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Prayagraj. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid May–Jun (41°C+), Jul–Sep monsoon · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for IXD: confirm the day's flight status before relying on it, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Civil Lines, Prayagraj Junction and Khusro Bagh, the fort and Minto Park, the Sangam ghats.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Allahabad Fort, Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhavan, Allahabad Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Mela-season fixtures (Magh Mela in January, Kumbh years) so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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