Boat Ride at Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) is the site of the Triveni Sangam, the holy confluence of three rivers: the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.

Taking a boat out to the point where the muddy waters of the Ganges meet the greenish waters of the Yamuna is a spiritual journey. Hindus believe that a dip here washes away all sins.

During the Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years), this becomes the largest gathering of humanity on earth. Even on regular days, the energy of devotion is palpable.