Gautam Buddha Park, Kanpur Overview

Gautam Buddha Park is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Kanpur. It is located on the way to the IIT campus and falls in between the Bara Imambara and Martyrs Memorial, Indira Nagar. A great picnic option, Buddha Park is also best suited for evening walks, jogging, public and political gatherings.

With the park entrance leading into a white dome supported by four pillars roofing the idol of Gautam Buddha, the park carries out an archaic traditional architectural style. Besides being housed within the premises of lush greenery the park also hosts a canal that cites the perfect boating spot. The best time to experience this serenity is from October to March.

How To Reach Buddha Park

Buddha Park is approximately 11 km from the Kanpur city centre and can be reached via a 25 to 30-minute drive or a 45-minute bus trip. The Kanpur Airport on Airforce Lane is about 20 to 24 km, which can be covered by a 45 to a 60-minute drive-through.

The Buddha Park is around 13 to 15 km from the Kanpur Railway Station in Mirpur and can be accessed by a 30-minute drive and a 50 to 60-minute bus journey. The Kanpur Interstate Bus Station is nearly 12 km from the park, which can be a 30-minute taxi or self-drive or an hour-long bus ride.