While Samosas are found everywhere in India, the ones in Prayagraj (especially at Hira Halwai or Sainik) are treated as a delicacy. They are fried in pure Desi Ghee rather than vegetable oil.
This changes the flavor profile completely, giving the crust a rich, buttery taste and a distinctive aroma. The filling usually consists of spiced potatoes with cashews and raisins. They are rich, heavy, and delicious.
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.
The historic ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family. A pilgrimage site for those interested in India's freedom struggle.
