The confluence
Boats take pilgrims from the ghat to the exact point where the Ganga and Yamuna meet. The colour difference between the two rivers can be seen clearly in the right season.
- 2 to 3 hours including the boat ride
- Morning; October to March. Magh Mela and Kumbh...
Triveni Sangam Prayagraj from Varanasi: Boat Ride & Day Trip Guide
The meeting point of the Ganga and Yamuna (with the mythical Saraswati) at Prayagraj, about 120 km from Varanasi.
LocationPrayagraj, about 120 km from Varanasi
Time needed2 to 3 hours including the boat ride
Best timeMorning; October to March. Magh Mela and Kumbh periods are extremely crowded.
EntryFree; boat tickets are paid
Overview
The meeting point of the Ganga and Yamuna (with the mythical Saraswati) at Prayagraj, about 120 km from Varanasi.
- Best time: Morning; October to March. Magh Mela and Kumbh periods are extremely crowded.
- ui.facts.timings: Open all day; boats to the confluence run in daylight hours.
- Time needed: 2 to 3 hours including the boat ride
- Dress code: Casual; carry a change if you plan to bathe
- Nearby: Allahabad Fort, Bade Hanuman Mandir, Anand Bhawan
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Visiting Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj: what to know
Combine with
Allahabad Fort, Bade Hanuman Mandir and Anand Bhawan are close by and make up a full day.
The boat ride
Boats leave from the ghat near the fort and go to the point where the rivers meet. Rates are generally per boat and you should agree the price and time before boarding. During the Magh Mela and Kumbh periods tent cities and large crowds change the routes.
How to reach
By road Prayagraj is about 3 hours from Varanasi. It is also well connected by train and has an airport. Cars can reach the area near the fort and the Sangam.
Tips
- Go in the morning for cooler weather and calm water.
- Carry water and a cap.
- Bathing is a personal choice; locals and priests can guide you to safe spots.
- Avoid peak mela days unless you are prepared for very heavy crowds.
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Quick facts
- Dress code
- Casual; carry a change if you plan to bathe
- Nearby
- Allahabad Fort, Bade Hanuman Mandir, Anand Bhawan
- Photography
- Allowed
- Timings
- Open all day; boats to the confluence run in daylight hours.
Frequently asked questions about Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj
How far is Prayagraj from Varanasi?
About 120 km, roughly two and a half to three hours by road.
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Tours and trips that include Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj
Varanasi 4 Days 3 Nights Tour Package
Two days in Varanasi, a day trip to Ayodhya or Prayagraj and a relaxed last morning.
- Kashi Vishwanath, Kal Bhairav and Annapurna darshan
- South Varanasi, BHU and Sarnath
- Day trip to Ayodhya or Prayagraj
Varanasi to Prayagraj Cab
Private cab to Prayagraj for the Triveni Sangam, Allahabad Fort and Hanuman Mandir.
- About 120 km each way
- Triveni Sangam
- Same-day round trip
Kashi Ayodhya Prayagraj Tour Package 4 Days 3 Nights
The golden triangle of Uttar Pradesh by private cab: two days in Varanasi, a day in Prayagraj and a day in Ayodhya.
- Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna and Kal Bhairav darshan
- BHU and Sarnath
- Prayagraj: Sangam boat ride, Hanuman Mandir, Anand Bhavan and fort
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