A Ride into Ancient India in the city of Kanpur

Posted by Anjali Gupta
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Jan 17, 2016
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A industrial and commercial city set along the banks of the Ganges, Kanpur is a very important city not for Uttar Pradesh alone but the whole of India. This historic city has a lot  to offer to enlighten the visitor on the country’s past. This article talks about the various places to visit in Kanpur.

 

Kanpur is one of the most busiest cities in Uttar Pradesh, and is significantly well known as a business and religious centre for Uttar Pradesh. Set along the banks of the Ganges, gloats of having an exceptional mix of historical, social, religious, cultural, commercial and industrial centrality. Without a doubt, Uttar Pradesh Tour is insignificant without contemplating Tours to Kanpur. A ride from a New Delhi to Kanpur cab takes about seven hours of travel. Listed below are some the places to visit during your stay in Kanpur.

 

Shri Radha Krishna Temple

Shri Radha Krishna Temple, popularly known as JK Temple, this magnificent bit of structural engineering and must visit landmark made of white marble. The Temple has statues of Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna,Lord Rama, Lord Vishnu and Lord Hanuman. On Sundays, the towers are lit up and can be seen from very far up ahead during evening time.

 

Gautam Buddha Park

An excellent hangout spot, this park is thronged by youngsters especially during weekend. A perfect destination for a potluck picnic or just a relaxing day out.  It lies on the same road that head towards the popular IIT Kanpur campus and is one of the most loved placed of students of that school.

 

Nana Rao Park

Nana Rao Park in Kanpur in India was named after the immense saint who battled dauntlessly in the first War of Indian autonomy in 1857, Nana Rao Peshwa. The recreation center was given the name of this awesome saint, after freedom in 1947. The Nana Rao Park, Uttar Pradesh is to a great degree well and wonderfully laid out. It additionally has a beautiful plant nursery. The recreation center looks phenomenally lovely when the blossoms are in full sprout.

 

Allen Forest Zoo

Allen woodland was produced amid the British rule between the years 1913-1918 by Mr. George Burney Allen, a celebrated British industrialist of Kanpur on the banks of the waterway Ganga. The zoo is spread over 75 hectares of land and the regular surroundings in which animals are kept is a pleasant change from the confined assortment that you see around different zoos.

 

Bithoor

Otherwise known as the birthplace of the Luv and Kush, Bithoor is set 25 km from the city of Kanpur and is a beautiful cityside which makes for a perfect a weekend getaway. You can take a boat ride across the stream for a short exciting boat ride.

 

Massacre Ghat

The site of the Cawnpore massacre during the revolt of 1857, this place is one of the most historic site in the country. The outline of the well where the bodies of the women and children were stored is still visible in this place.


If you further wish to explore the rich state of Uttar Pradesh, you can take a Kanpur to Lucknow cab and visit the city. Lucknow is also a beautiful city with ample to offer to the visitors.

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