Anand Bhavan is more than just a house; it is a cradle of the Indian Independence movement. Purchased by Motilal Nehru in the 1930s when the previous family home (Swaraj Bhawan) was donated to the Congress party, this mansion served as the residence of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
Today, it is a well-preserved house museum. Visitors can walk through the corridors and look into the rooms (separated by glass partitions) which have been kept exactly as they were used. You can see Motilal Nehru's legal chambers, Jawaharlal Nehru's study filled with books, and the room where Indira Gandhi was married. The furniture and artifacts reflect a blend of East and West, showcasing the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the Nehrus.
The estate also houses the Jawahar Planetarium, which hosts shows on astronomy, a subject Nehru was passionate about. In the garden stands a small wooden structure where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay during his visits.
Next door is Swaraj Bhawan, the older mansion, which served as the headquarters of the All India Congress Committee. A sound and light show is held here in the evenings, narrating the history of the freedom struggle.
It provides an intimate look into the lives of the family that shaped modern India.
The sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati. The distinct colors of the rivers are visible where they meet mid-stream.
A massive fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 on the banks of the confluence. It houses the immortal 'Akshaya Vat' tree and the Patalpuri Temple.
Participate in the purifying ritual of bathing at the confluence. Boats take you to the mid-river shallow points for this sacred act.
