Saraswati Ghat

Saraswati Ghat
सरस्वती घाट
Geography
Country India
Location Allahabad

Saraswati Ghat is probably the most spectacular ghat in Allahabad on the bank of Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located close to Mankameshwar Temple of lord Shiva.The name of ghat comes from Hindu Goddess of learning Saraswati. It is a newly built delightful place. Stairs from three sides descend to the greenish water of the Yamuna. And above there is a park which is always covered with green grass.[1]

Night view of this ghat becomes memorabale with sight of beautiful lighting on New Yamuna Bridge from here. Around the corner of Akbar's Fort near Triveni Sangam, this ghat hosts a nightly aarti with auspicious lighting of lamps. There are facilities of food court also routes to reach Sangam by boat from here.

Ropeway Facility

If all goes as per the plan, Allahabad is likely to get a ropeway facility over Yamuna near Sangam before Kumbh. The tourism department has forwarded a proposal to the state government for approval.

“Two sites- Boat Club and near Saraswati Ghat have been suggested in the proposal for the facility. It will take tourists to a stretch near Arail,” said Anupam Srivastava, regional tourism officer.[2]

Address

Parade ground road, near Allahabad Fort, Allahabad 211010

See also

List of tourist attractions in Allahabad

References

  1. ↑ Work for renovating ghats of Allahabad commemces - Hindustan Times
  2. ↑ "Allahabad: To woo tourists, ropeway across Yamuna on cards". Hindustan Times. 9 September 2017.
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