ALLAHABAD
- or Prayag as it was once called, has been a city of holy pilgrimage for Indians
for thousands of years. Here, on the banks of the Ganga as its confluence with
the Yamuna and the mythological Saraswati., known as Sangam, a once-in-12-years
festival - the Kumbha - is staged, the largest bathing event in the world. Spread
over a month, the
Kumbha Mela is particularly picturesque for the holy
men and the crowds it attracts. A lesser event is the yearly Magh Mela, by no
means any less impressive. Renowned for its university too, Allahabad has been
responsible for giving the country some of its national political leaders and
many scholars. A peaceful city, it can be a quiet retreat for those looking
for a tranquil holiday.
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AJMER
- Ajmer is an important city in the map of the Mughal India. The most famous
place to be visited here is the Dargah (mausoleum) of
Khwaja Muin-ud-Din
Chishti, a saint of 12-13th century. Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra - a Sanskrit college,
which was converted into a mosque in 12th century and Taragarh, or Star Fort
are the other attractions. The town is near Pushkar and gets very crowded in
November due to cattle fair there.
