Bibi Tamolon’s Tomb – The fourth Mausoleum – This photo was taken at Khusro Bagh in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
Bibi Tamolon’s Tomb – The fourth Mausoleum
History of Khusru Bagh (in Hindi)
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History of Khusru Bagh – Built by Jahangir (Salim)
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Khusru Bagh – Opening & Closing Time
Man with Thumbs Up – Wall Art
Man with Thumbs Up – Wall Art – This photo was taken at Khusru Bagh at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
Turban Man – Wall Art
Turban Man – Wall Art – This photo was taken at Khusru Bagh at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh).
Sulaki Lal Sri Nath & Sons – Sixth Generations of Desi Ghee Kachori Sabzi
I enquired with Marvadi Dharamshala (where I stayed) about any nearby authentic and famous place for breakfast. He enhanced my knowledge by sharing about Sulaki Lal Sri Nath & Sons famous for Desi Ghee Kachori Sabzi.
A great eatery is widely known for its Desi Ghee Kachori and Sabzi.
Thank you – said I.
Sulaki Lal Sri Nath & Sons is situated at Sulaki Chouraha – walking distance from Marvadi Dharamshala.
Reached within 5 minutes.
Though in a crowded location, neat and clean eatery.
All waiters were seen in good hygienic condition and very well behaved. Praiseworthy!
Kachori Sabzi was the request.
Served 4 piping hot Kachoris with unlimited Aloo (potato) Sabzi, Kathal (jackfruit) Sabzi, Aloo Baingan (eggplant) Sabzi & Lauki (bottle gourd) wala Raita within minutes in a natural leaf-handmade-biodegradable plate.
The very first impression was interesting. Very rare these days one will find such plates, especially in a restaurant.
The very first bite and fall in love with them. Fantastic – in short.
I was told – it is Desi Ghee Urad Dal Kachori without Onion and Garlic.
Wow – unbelievable taste without onion and garlic preparation. Yummy!
How much for one plate Desi Ghee Urad Dal Kachori?
Rs. 100 only/-.
Not much – a thought.
How much for extra Kachori?
Rs. 25 – said the waiter.
What next?
What are your signature items – I enquire.
Other than Kachori Sabzi we have Balushahi, Motichoor Ladoo, Soan Papdi, and Jalebi.- all made within Desi Ghee.
Great – said I.
How much for jalebi?
50 gm for Rs. 20. Rupees 400 per kg.
Please serve 50 gm – I requested.
Superb morning breakfast I had. Their Kachori Sabzi is fabulous and can’t express in words for their Jalebis.
Mouthwatering in the morning. Best in Prayagraj till this time. And the traditional way of serving – exceptional.
In the center of old Allahabad/Prayagraj. Good place for traditional breakfast for sure. Recommended at least once.
Total – Rs. 120 paid. Worth every penny.
And then I met the owner of Sulaki Lal Sri Nath & Sons.
Upon query, he further enhances knowledge about the history of Sulaki Lal Sri Nath & Sons as follows:
I am the sixth generation in this family business established by Budhiram Halwai – says the young Aman Gupta, owner of this 150+-year-old eatery at Sulaki Chouraha in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Timings: 7 am – 10 pm (7 days open. Except Holi – 2 days open only at evening hours)
Kachori Timings: whole day
Jalebi Timings: 7 am – 11 am
Thank you for the valuable information shared. Thanks a lot!
Kachori and Jalebi – unmatched quality and stupendous taste – said I.
I rarely visit any eatery twice but Sulaki Lal Sri Nath & Sons I may visit again, especially for their Kathal Sabzi.
This is The Second Time I Have Stayed in This Marvadi Dharamshala at Prayagraj
2013 I attended Maha Kumbh Mela at Allahabad (Prayagraj). Though I stayed in a tent at Sangam, I kept my luggage at Shri Marvadi Agrawal Dharamshala at 30, Sammelan Marg near Chandralok Talkies only for Rs. 50 per night.
This time during my Prayagraj visit I opted again to stay at Shri Marvadi Agrawal Dharamshala.
As there is no contact number provided, one has to try their luck to see whether the dormitory or room is available or not.
I was lucky. One room with an attached bathroom/toilet was available.
The rate: Rs. 500 per night with a double bed, blanket, cable television, air-conditioner, fan, and geyser.
I immediately said yes.
As it was winter season that is why the room rate was Rs. 500; otherwise, the same room cost per night during summer – Rs. 900.
As a budget traveler, Rs. 500 per night with an attached bathroom/toilet, television, blanket, fan, and geyser is a good deal.
I wish there were two more facilities.
- Tea & Meal
- Flexible Timings
Dharamshala opens its door only at 6 am and closes its gate at 10 pm sharp. 24-hour checkout.
There are two more types of rooms available.
The cost – Rs. 200, Rs. 300 with no bathroom/toilet, i.e, a common one you have to use.
Yes, you can wash your clothes inside your attached or common bathroom, and to dry, there is ample space to hang clothes.
The dormitory is also available for Rs. 50 per night with/without luggage storage. A blanket will be provided for Rs. 5 per night.
Note: Toiletries and towels are not provided by the Dharamshala. You have to carry your own. A maximum 3-night stay is allowed.
I stayed there for 2 nights as everybody had to leave Dharamshala as there was some pre-booked marriage function.
For marriage booking (within 4 months), the entire Dharamshala is available for Rs. 35,000 per night.
As I had to leave Dharamshala, I found another one nearby, known as Shri Chini Dharmada Dharamshala (opp. Nagar Nigam) at Zero Road. The room rate per night was Rs. 250 with very basic facilities and a common bathroom/toilet. Check-In: 8 am.
There is one more Dharamshala nearby, known as Jain Dharamshala, where room (Rs. 400) was unavailable.
Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed staying at both Dharamshala as a budget traveler. Both were clean.
Please note: Due to lots of mosquitoes, I purchased a Good Knight mosquito repellent coil.
The location of all these Dharamshalas is centrally located. The Bus Depot is nearby as well as Sangam.
If again I have to visit Prayagraj (Allahabad), I will again opt for Marvadi Dharamshala.
Patna Jn. – formerly known as Bankipur Jn. (in Hindi)
Present-day Patna Jn. was established in 1862 whose name was Bankipur J. The construction of the line started in 1858 and was completed by 1862. Earlier, the movement of raw and manufactured goods was done by waterways.
Patna J. is situated on the Howrah–Delhi main rail route and was operated by East Railway, but later, with the establishment of East Central Railway, later it came under it.
Patna is not only one of the oldest junctions but also one of the seven busiest railway stations in India; thus, its importance is known.
The city of Patna is situated at the confluence of the Ganges, Son, Punpun, and Gandak rivers and is mainly situated to the south of the Ganges. Patna came into existence in 490 BC. It was established by the emperor of Magadha and it remained an important center of politics and culture where scholars like Chanakya, Aryabhata, Panini, etc. lived.
In modern times, after the partition of Bengal, Patna became the capital of Bihar and Orissa. Later, in 1936, when Orissa became a separate province from Bihar, it remained the capital of Bihar. The earliest mention of Patna or ancient Pataliputra is found in “Indica” of the Greek traveler and ambassador Megasthenes. It is also mentioned in “Ain-i-Akbari” written by Abul Fazl, in which the paper, stone, and glass industries located in Patna were discussed. Its name was changed to ‘Azimabad’ in 1704 AD.
Apart from these major historical important things, there are other historical places also which are worth visiting. Golghar, located in Patna, was built in 1786 by Warren Hastings for storing food grains so as to get rid of famine. Patna High Court was established on February 3, 1916, and celebrated its centenary year in the recent year 2015.
The Patna Museum was built on 3 April 1917, which is a symbol of the Mughal-Rajput architectural styles. In this museum, the stone statue of the world-famous “Yakshini” of the Mauryan period is installed. Not only this, a 200/- million-year-old tree, which has turned into stone, is kept in this museum, which is a unique collection of this museum. It also has a collection of articles used by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, and a resident of Bihar. In this museum, the remains of the Maurya, Kushan, and Gupta periods are kept in abundance for tourists.