Allahabad Fort was built in 1583 CE by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar, and is well-known for being the largest fort ever built by Akbar. Standing at the banks of the confluence of River Yamuna and River Ganga, the fort is a fine example of the curation and craftsmanship of the Mughal era. In the olden days, this massive fort was considered among the best garrisons in the entire Mughal Empire. Now, it has been recognized by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance.This huge fort has three galleries flanked by high towers. With the glorious outer wall rising above the water’s edge, the fort has huge, massive walls and three gateways that are flanked by high towers. The fort houses a 10.6 m high polished sandstone Ashoka Pillar, which is believed to have been constructed in 232 BC. The victories of Samudragupta have been all praised in the inscription on the pillar. The fort is also quite well known for its Akshayavat Tree (Banyan Tree) which, according to a legend, was used by the locals to commit suicide to attain salvation. For those who wish to see the Akshayavat Tree, entry is allowed through a small gate to only the area that is occupied by the magnificent tree. Besides, the fort is also home to the famous Saraswati Kund that is reckoned to be the source of the mythical river Saraswati and the Patal Puri Temple.

Triveni Sangam is the confluence of two physical rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible or mythical Saraswati (supposed to have dried up more than 4,000 years ago). All three rivers are highly revered in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers holds tremendous religious importance. As per Hindu mythology, taking a dip in the holy Triveni Sangam will wash away sins and free from the cycle of rebirth, thereby achieving Moksha.Triveni Sangam is the place where Maha Kumbh Mela is held once every 12 years when the planet Jupiter enters into the zodiac sign Aquarius and the planet Sun enters into the zodiac sign, Aries. Kumbh Mela takes place every 3 years and is celebrated at four locations, i.e. at Allahabad (Prayag), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. After every twelve-year, Maha Kumbh Mela is held at Prayag, which is attended by millions of people, making it the largest gathering anywhere in the world. A huge crowd of devotees, sadhus, saints, and tourists gather during the Mela to undertake their ritual bathing at the Sangam and to offer their prayers and tribute to the Sun God.Moreover, the Sangam where the brownish Ganga meets the slightly greenish Yamuna is indeed a sight to behold. If you take a boat ride to the gently flowing waters of Ganga and Yamuna, you’ll be able to make out the difference in colors of water from the two rivers. Platforms have been constructed in the middle of the Sangam where one can perform poojas like Shraddh and Narayan Nagbali. The water is clean enough for a bath and also not very deep, so it is fun to take a dip in the water here. Also, the Sangam offers breathtaking views not only of the merging waters but also of the Allahabad Fort, and the New Yamuna Brid

Ayodhya, a city steeped in spirituality and history, is intrinsically tied to the Saryu River. This sacred river is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures and has drawn pilgrims and tourists alike for centuries. As part of the broader religious tourism in India, the Ghats of the Saryu River hold a special place in the hearts of devotees.Ayodhya is considered one of the seven most sacred cities in Hinduism and is famously known as the birthplace of Lord Rama, a major deity in the Hindu pantheon. The Saryu River, which flows by the ancient city, is an integral part of the religious landscape. The Ghats, or riverfront steps, have been the site of countless rituals, ceremonies, and moments of reflection for millennia. Historically, the importance of the Saryu River Ghats is found in various religious texts, which highlight the river as a place for purification and spiritual renewal.

Kanak Bhawan is another Hindu temple located in the Tulsi Nagar area of Ayodhya. Situated to the northeast of Ram Janam Bhoomi or Ramkot, it is one of the popular temples to visit in Ayodhya as part of your Uttar Pradesh tour.Kanak Bhawan temple is dedicated to Lord Ram and his divine consort Sita. It is believed that this building was gifted to Devi Sita by Kaikei immediately after her marriage to Lord Rama. This is the private palace of Devi Sita and Lord Rama. Vikramaditya got it renovated and was completely revamped and rebuilt by Vrish Bhanu Kunwari in 1891. This Bundela-styled temple is currently managed by the Sri Vrishbhan Dharma Setu Trust Private Limited.This shrine is a marvelous example of Bundelkhand architecture style and is the most beautiful structure in Ayodhya. The temple’s central hall boasts arched doorways on three sides and its sanctum sanctorum houses three pairs of gold-crowned idols of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. The largest pair is the one installed by Rani Vrish Bhanu Kunwari. The pair to its right is of a medium height and is said to be those which were established by King Vikramaditya while the third pair is the smallest and is traditionally believed to be the one that was given by Lord Krishna to a woman hermit who was meditating on Lord Ram at this site. All these idols are beautifully decorated with heavy gold ornaments, which is why the temple is called Kanak Bhawan, meaning a house made of gold.

New Vishwanath Mandir is a Hindu temple situated in the premises of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the popular temples in Banaras and also one of the biggest tourist attractions in the holy city of Varanasi.Popularly called as Birla Temple, the temple was constructed by the famed Birla family. According to history, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya planned to replicate Sri Kashi Vishwanath Mandir in the campus of Banaras Hindu University and the Birla family undertook the construction. The foundation was laid in 1931and was finally completed in 1966.New Vishwanath Temple is having the similar structure of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Built with marbles, the temple is designed by the founder of BHU, Sri Madan Mohan Malaviya. With a height of 253 feet, the temple has the tallest tower in the world. In fact, it is a temple complex which consists of 7 temples. The Shiva temple is situated on the ground floor, whereas Durga temple and Lakshmi Narayan temple are located on the first floor. The walls of the temple are adorned with spectacular sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Other temples within the temple complex are Nataraja, Mata Parvati, Lord Ganesh, Panchmukhi Mahadev, Lord Hanuman, Saraswati and Nandi. The temple is open to all people irrespective of religion, caste and creed.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated on the banks of River Ganga in Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh. Popularly known as Golden Temple, it is one of the twelve jyotirlinga temples and also one of the popular places of Pilgrimage in India.Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishwanath, one of the incarnations of Lord Shiva and he is regarded as the patron deity of Varanasi. The Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Temple at Varanasi has high religious significance and is the center of faith for millions of Hindus. The temple was visited by many great saints including Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekananda, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, Goswami Tulsidas, Adi Shankaracharya and Gurunanak Dev. Lord Vishwanath is considered to the supreme origin of the spiritual truth and strengthens the bonds of universal brotherhood. It is believed that a single darshan of Vishweshwara Jyotirlinga is considered to auspicious more than the darshan of other jyotirlingas in India.According to the legend, the temple has been mentioned in the Puranas including the Kashi Khanda of Skanda Purana. The original Vishwanath Temple was destroyed by the army of Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1194 CE, when he defeated the Raja of Kannauj. Sri Kashi Vishwanath temple has been rebuilt several times over the past few centuries. The present temple was built in 1780 CE by Rani Ahalyabai Holkar of Indore after Mughal emperor Aurangzeb destroyed the previous temple and built a mosque at the site (now adjacent to it), which is called as Gyanvapi Mosque. A Naubatkhana was built in front of the temple by Collector Mohammad Ibrahim Khan in 1785. The two beautiful domes of the temple were covered with gold donated by Punjab Kesari Maharaja Ranjeet Singh in 1839. The management of the temple was taken under UP Government in 1983.The temple complex consists of a series of smaller shrines, located in a small lane called Vishwanatha Gali. The main Shiva Linga of the temple is 60 cm tall and 90 cm in circumference and is enshrined in a silver altar. There are small temples for Kaalbhairav, Dhandapani, Avimukteshwara, Vishnu, Vinayaka, Sanishwara, Virupaksha and Virupaksha Gauri. There is a small well in the temple called the Gyanvapi (the wisdom well) and it is said that the main priest of the temple had jumped in the well with the Shiva Linga in order to protect the lord from the invaders.