Places to Visit in Kanpur

Kanpur is a beautiful city on the banks of the Ganges, India’s most famous and sacred river. This city is India’s fifth largest metropolis, with a total area of about 1200 km2. Kanpur is also a significant business and industrial hub. This city is also linked to the Mahabharata, a renowned Indian epic. Duryodhana gifted Karna with this city for his valour in comparison to Arjuna, according to Mahabharata legends. It is also stated that this city was once known as Karnapur, but that name was eventually changed to Kanpur.

It is one of India’s largest cities, with the most well-known and well-traveled route connecting Jhansi and Lucknow, known as the Grand Trunk Road. Kanpur is growing in terms of both industrialisation and education. This city is known throughout India for its cotton and leather products. In addition, on a Kanpur trip, one can sample scrumptious foods. Thaggu ke Ladoo and Mattha Pandey are two popular dishes. This wonderful city is full of hidden gems that visitors can discover by booking a Kanpur trip.

Best Time to Visit

Kanpur is one of Uttar Pradesh’s most picturesque cities, with a wide range of temperatures. Summers in this beautiful city are blistering hot, and winters are bitterly frigid. Kanpur is best visited between the months of October and November, and February and March. The weather is pleasant in these months compared to other months, and it is regarded the best season to visit Kanpur.

Things to Eat in Kanpur

Kanpur has a diverse choice of hotels and restaurants where visitors and locals can dine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Thaggu Ke Ladoo is a must-try delicacy that you should not miss while visiting Kanpur. Tourists may tempt their taste buds with nearly any type of cuisine; there are wonderful vegetarian specialties available, as well as eateries serving lip-smacking non-vegetarian fare.

Thaggu Ke Laddu: They’ve been serving sweet delicacies in Model Town Avon Market for a long time. It is a well-known stopover for those with a sweet taste. A great number of tourists and residents frequent this location. ‘esa koi saga nhi jisko humne thaga nhi’ is the shop’s popular tagline.

Palate Multi Cuisine : Palate Multi Cuisine is a beautiful restaurant known for its wonderful cuisine. It is located in Kanpur’s Rave Moti Mall. Palate Multi Cuisine is known for its Continental and Indian cuisine.

Traffic Jam: This restaurant is located in Gumti No 5, the city’s central business district. It is well-known for serving delectable Indian, Chinese, and Italian fare. It’s an ideal spot for spending quality time with family or friends.

Tadka: Located near Rave Moti Mall, Tadka is known for delivering delectable non-vegetarian fare. Shorba, Korma, Biryani, and Kebabs are some of the restaurant’s must-try specialties.

How to Reach

By Air: Kanpur has its own airport, which is about 12 kilometres from the city centre. Although Kanpur Airport, also known as ‘Chakeri Airport,’ has been in operation since 1996, the frequency of flights connecting Kanpur to other cities is extremely low. This airport serves Kanpur, and travellers also have the option of flying to Lucknow. The Lucknow airport is known as the ‘Amausi Airport of Lucknow,’ and it has various flights connecting it to other cities. Kanpur is only 65 kilometres away, therefore travellers can take a taxi or a bus to get there.

By Road: His well-known city is well-served by highways. If you wish to get to Kanpur via road, you can take a taxi, cab, or bus. Kanpur is connected to other major cities such as Delhi, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Varanasi by state highway buses. Kanpur is conveniently accessible by bus for visitors. Furthermore, deluxe and luxury buses are provided to make your ride more comfortable.

By Train: Kanpur Central Railway Station serves as a stopover for nearly all trains travelling between north and east India. Kanpur is well connected by train, and it is extremely easy to go to Kanpur. Kanpur has trains that connect it to major cities. If you want to arrive by train as soon as possible, there is also a Shatabdi service between Delhi and Kanpur.

Places to Visit

1. Moti Jheel

If you are looking for some calm moments in a picturesque setting within the city, then a visit to the Moti Jheel is warranted. This rectangular lake cum reservoir was built during the times of the British to provide water to the city. Later, a recreational space with a park for children and a landscaped garden was added to it.

2. Bithoor

A short drive north of Kanpur city is Bithoor town, an old settlement located on the bank of the Ganges. It is an important spiritual hub and attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims every day. The Brahmavart and Patthar Ghats are where many take their holy dips while other landmarks of Bithoor include the Valmiki Ashram where Sita Devi believed to have stayed during her exile.

3. Kanpur Memorial Church

The Kanpur Memorial Church, which dates back to 1875, is dedicated to the British civilians who were killed during the siege of Kanpur, one of the bloodiest chapters of the 1857 revolution. The striking Gothic-style architecture of the structure will enamor visitors from a distance as it towers over the surrounding landscapes. The red bricks used in the construction of the church and multiple turrets are a throwback to the architectural design that was predominant in Europe during the 19th century. Other highlights here include the memorial garden next to the church, a Gothic screen, and the detailed sculpture of an angel.

4. Jain Glass Temple

A splendorous modern landmark and spiritual center for the devotees of Jainism, the beautiful Jain Glass Temple cannot be missed when you are exploring the city of Kanpur. Catch the structure at day-break or in the evening hours to see it shimmer in the best light. The temple follows the traditional Hindu architectural style complete with ornate pillars, high painted ceilings, extravagant fixtures, and a beautiful domed central tower. The whole place is adorned with glass and mirrors, including vividly colored murals with glass elements, giving it an inimitable dazzling finish.

5. Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum

Phool Bagh, an urban city park in Kanpur, is a historically important location in Kanpur as it has been the site of political rallies and public meetings for more than a century. It was designed and built in the 19th century as a recreational place for the British administration. Today, one of the major landmarks here is the Kanpur Sanghralaya – the town’s largest museum – which is located on the premises.

6. Massacre Ghat

Satti Chaura Ghat, more commonly referred to as the Massacre Ghat, is a famous ghat in Kanpur with many dark stories associated with it. History has it that it was the place where women had committed sati in earlier days, before the practice was abolished by the law. In more recent times, this was the site where hundreds of British people, including women and children, were massacred during the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857.