Prayagraj

 

Prayagraj:

Country:

State: 

• Uttar Pradesh

Also Known as:

• Allahabad

Best Known for:

• Triveni Sangam
• Bade Hanuman Mandir
• Akbar Fort
• Akshayavat
• Alopi Sankari Devi Shakti Peeth Temple
• Anand Bhavan
• Chandrashekar Azad Park

Famous for:

• Kumbha mela

Best time to Visit:

• Winter (October to March)

Currency:

• Indian Rupee (INR)

Time Zone:

• Indian Standard Time 

Languages:

• Hindi
• Urdu
• English

Details of Prayagraj Trip:

Date Visited: 

• October 2022

Duration:

• 1 Night & 1 Day

Train Details:

Railway Stations in Varanasi: Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ). 

1. Hyderabad to Prayagraj Jn:

• SC DNR SF EXP (12791) || Departs from Secunderabad Jn (SC) at 09:25 AM and Arrives in Prayagraj Jn (PRYJ) at 10:00 AM the next day || (Runs everyday from Monday to Sunday) || (Duration: 24 hrs 35 mins)
• YPR LKO EXP (22683) || Departs from Kacheguda (KCG) at 10:50 AM and Arrives in Prayagraj Jn (PRYJ) at 12:35 PM the next day || (Runs every Tuesday) || (Duration: 25 hrs 45 mins)
• SC SFG SPL (04122) || Departs from Secunderabad Jn (SC) at 09:50 PM and Arrives in Subedarganj (SFG) at 04:00 AM after the next day || (Runs every Friday) || (Duration: 30 hrs 10 mins)

Note: Train schedule is subjected to change. Please visit IRCTC website for updated train schedule.

Return Train Details:

Railway Stations in Hyderabad: Secunderabad Jn (SC), Kacheguda (KCG) and Hyderabad Deccan Nampally (HYB). 

1. Prayagraj to Hyderabad:

• SC DNR SF EXP (12791) || Departs from Prayagraj Jn (PRYJ) at 08:05 PM and Arrives in Secunderabad Jn (SC) at 09:30 PM the next day || (Runs everyday from Monday to Sunday) || (Duration: 25 hrs 25 mins)
• LKO YPR SF EXP (22684) || Departs from Prayagraj Jn (PRYJ) at 12:45 AM and Arrives in Kacheguda (KCG) at 01:10 AM the next day || (Runs every Friday) || (Duration: 24 hrs 25 mins)
• SFG SC SF SPL (04121) || Departs from Subedarganj (SFG) at 03:50 PM and Arrives in Secunderabad Jn (SC) at 08:00 PM the next day || (Runs every Friday) || (Duration: 28 hrs 10 mins)

Note: Train schedule is subjected to change. Please visit IRCTC website for updated train schedule.

Flight Details:

• Prayaraj Airport is also called Allahabad Airport (IXD) and is located in Bamrauli. (~12 Kms from Prayagraj)
• Direct flights are not available from Hyderabad to Prayagraj.
• Flights are available everyday to Prayagraj from Hyderabad via Layover in Gorakhpur, Indore, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune and Lucknow.
• Flight duration to Prayagraj from Hyderabad depends on the layover.
• List of flights from Hyderabad (HYD) to Prayagraj (IXD).

Return Flight Details:

• Hyderabad International Airport is called Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) and is located in Shamshabad. (~27 Kms from Hyderabad)
• Direct flights are not available from Prayagraj to Hyderabad.
• Flights are available everyday to Hyderabad from Prayagraj via Layover in Raipur, Indore, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Lucknow.
• Flight duration to Hyderabad from Prayagraj depends on the layover.
• List of flights from Prayagraj (IXD) to Hyderabad (HYD).

Road Journey:

• Hyderabad to Prayagraj road journey will take approximately 26 hours.
• RTC does not provide any direct transport between this route.
• Road journey is through self driven vehicles and taxi rentals.
• Road Journey from Varanasi to Prayagraj takes around 2 hours and cab rentals are available.
• The round trip journey from Varanasi to Prayagraj costs ~ INR 4000/-

Hotel Stayed:

• Hotel Orchard One (Click on this link to reserve a room in this hotel)
• This is one of the best hotels to stay in Prayagraj.
• Cost per day: ~INR 2,900/- for Luxury room (Subject to change. Please check the above link for the updated price)
• Breakfast Included. 

Trip Budget:

Travel Budget:

• Hyderabad to Prayagraj by Train (Sleeper: ~ INR 650/- | AC 2 Tier: ~ INR 2440/-)
• Prayagraj to Hyderabad by Train (Sleeper: ~ INR 650/- | AC 2 Tier: ~ INR 2440/-)

Note: Fares are subjected to change. Please check the respective sites mentioned above for the updated fares.

Flight Budget:

• Hyderabad to Prayagraj by flight ~ INR 9,00/-
• Prayagraj to Hyderabad by flight ~ INR 6,000/-

Note: Fares are subjected to change. Please check the respective sites mentioned above for the updated fares.

Hotel Budget:

• Hotel Star Bodh Gaya: ~INR 3000/- per night with breakfast for 2 people for Luxury Room.

Note: Fares are subjected to change. Please check the respective sites mentioned above for the updated fares.

Local Transfers:

• Uber cab service is available for local transfers
• Local taxi services are available for inter-city transfers

Note: For local tour operator details, please DM me on Instagram or Facebook, you can also write to me at wanderwithlaks@gmail.com

Travel Itenary:

Day 1:

• Triveni Sangam, Akbar Fort, Akshayavat, Bade Hanuman Mandir, Alopi Sankari Devi Shakti Peeth Temple

Tour Plan:

Prayagraj Playlist:

• Please view our Prayagraj videos on YouTube here Prayagraj Playlist
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Disclaimer:

The ticket, flight and hotel prices that are listed above are subjected to change and there is no guarantee that they remain the same. The prices may increase or decrease and that is completely dependent on the issuing agency. The pricing information that I listed above is something that I got the deal for. Please do not rely on those prices and I suggest to check the updated prices using the links provided while planning for the trip.   

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