About Nag Basuki Temple :
This temple located on the banks of the Ganga to the north of the railway bridge is mentioned in the ‘Puranas’. According to Koorm Puran, Prayagmandal covered an area of 5 yojanas (about 40 kms.) and in Matsya Puran it is mentioned that it extends from Pratishthana to the pond of Vasuki and as fa as the abodes of the Nagas (Kumbala, Ashvatara and Bahumulaka), places not identified due to the lack of evidence. That Vasuki is Nag Vasuki Temple in Daraganj. It is on the bank of Ganga and an annual fair is held on occasion of Nag Panchami.
General Information about Nag Basuki Temple :
Location: Allahabad
State: Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Language: Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to February
How to Reach Nag Basuki Temple :
By Air
There is no air link to Allahabad presently. The nearest Airport is at Varanasi that is 150 kilometres from Allahabad. Varanasi being another important pilgrimage is well connected to the rest of India by daily flights. Both private as well as public carriers operate these flights.
By Rail
Allahabad is well connected by trains with all major cities, viz. Calcutta, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Mumbai. The main station in Allahabad is Allahabad Junction. Several expresses as well as super fast trains ply to and from Allahabad.
By Road
Allahabad, on National Highways 2 and 27, is connected to all parts of the country by good roads. Buses ply to all the neighbouring as well as far-flung places such as Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur, Patna, Jhansi and Gorakhpur among others. Both Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation as well as Private players operates these buses.