{{moresources|date=May 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2023}} {{Infobox Mandir | name = Saraswati Ghat | native_name = सरस्वती घाट | image = | location = [[Prayagraj]] | country = [[India]] }}
'''Saraswati Ghat''' is probably the most spectacular{{Clarify|reason=spectacular in what way?|date=August 2025}} [[ghats|ghat]] in [[Prayagraj]] on the bank of [[Yamuna]] river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located close to Mankameshwar Temple of lord [[Shiva]]. The name of ghat comes from Hindu Goddess of learning [[Saraswati]]. It is a newly built place.{{When|date=August 2025}} Stairs from three sides descend to the greenish water of the [[Yamuna]]. Above there is a park which is covered with green grass.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/work-for-renovating-ghats-of-allahabad-commemces/articleshow/56337486.cms Work for renovating ghats of Allahabad commemces - Hindustan Times]</ref>
Around the corner of [[Allahabad Fort|Akbar's Fort]] near [[Triveni Sangam]], this ghat hosts a nightly aarti with lighting of lamps. There are facilities of food court also routes to reach Sangam by boat from here.
==Ropeway facility== It was proposed in the year 2017 that [[Prayagraj]] would get a ropeway facility over [[Yamuna]] near Sangam before '''Kumbh'''. The tourism department has forwarded a proposal to the state government for approval.
"Two sites- Boat Club and near '''Saraswati Ghat''' have been suggested in the proposal for the facility. It will take tourists to a stretch near Arail," said Anupam Srivastava, regional tourism officer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/allahabad-to-woo-tourists-ropeway-across-yamuna-on-cards/story-l2se23HMKplUFOlsuJQdzI.html|title=Allahabad: To woo tourists, ropeway across Yamuna on cards|date=9 September 2017|publisher=Hindustan Times}}</ref> But nothing took form of reality and the project is perhaps abandoned.
==See also== * [[List of tourist attractions in Prayagraj]]
==References== {{Reflist}}
{{Prayagraj landmarks}}
[[Category:Ghats of India]] [[Category:Tourist attractions in Prayagraj]]