Allahabad Fort & Akshayavat
इलाहाबाद क़िला
A Mughal fortress Akbar built in 1583 at the river confluence. It contains an Ashoka Pillar and the legendary sacred banyan said never to wither.
Allahabad Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar and is the largest fortress he built. Its tall red-sandstone walls stretch along the bank of the Yamuna River, and the view from a boat is most impressive. Most of the fort is now used by the Indian Army, so visitors may enter only the southeast corner. There they can see the underground Patalpuri Temple and the “Immortal Banyan” (Akshayavat). Legend holds that this tree has survived the destruction of the world. It has been open for public worship since 2019. Inside the fort is a 3rd-century BCE Ashoka Pillar, but it is usually closed to the public. Visitors must carry photo ID to pass security. Admission is free.
Opening hours
About 7:00 am–5:00 pm (open area of the Immortal Banyan)
Nearby sights
- Bade Hanuman Temple (Lete Hanuman)
- Triveni Sangam
- New Yamuna Bridge
- Alopi Devi Mandir
- Jawahar Planetarium
- Anand Bhavan
- Swaraj Bhavan
- Chandrashekhar Azad Park (Alfred Park)