Allahabad is a city that is located where the rivers Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswathi meet, the point is known as Triveni Sangama. The city has been hosting the famous Kumbh Mela, that takes place once in every 12 years.
The city is 120km away from Varanasi and can be reached in 2 hours and 45 mins by taking road. There are several trains travelling to Allahabad everyday from Varanasi.