Places To Visit In Kanpur

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1. Blue World Theme Park

Blue World Theme Park

16 km
from city center
1 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Situated on Mandhana-Bithoor Road, the Blue World Theme Park is a fantastic water and amusement park with tons of rides. The rides have been thematically divided into the following – European, Fairy Land Theme, Chinese Theme, Jungle Theme, Mayan and Egyptian Culture and Indian themes.

2. Green Park Stadium

Green Park Stadium

4 km
from city center
2 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Located along the banks of the river Ganges, Green Park is a cricket stadium found at the Kan Chembar at Kanpur. Established in 1945, this well-lit stadium holds an accommodating capacity of 32,000.

3. Nana Rao Park

Nana Rao Park

3 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Nana Rao Park is a vast public garden centrally located on Mall Road in Kanpur. This beautiful garden is the ideal spot for nature lovers, famous for its lush greenery, particularly evergreen trees and bright-coloured flower beds.

4. Mahatma Gandhi Park

Mahatma Gandhi Park

4 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Mahatma Gandhi Park is a lush green garden located in the cantonment area of Kanpur. One of the oldest and most well-known parks in Kanpur, the Mahatma Gandhi Park is equipped with play areas for children and recreational space for adults.

5. JK Temple

JK Temple

2 km
from city center
5 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

JK Temple, otherwise called as Juggilal Kamplapat temple is located on the Govind Nagar road of Sarvodaya Nagar in Kanpur. It is a beautiful combination of both ancient and modern architecture. There are nearby lakes and greenery such as the popular Moti Jheel.

6. Kanpur Zoo

Kanpur Zoo

6 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Also known as Allen Forest Zoo, the Kanpur Zoological Park is located in Nawabganj, approximately 7 kilometres from Kanpur city. Situated in the human-made Allen Forest, this zoological park houses a picturesque landscape, lush vegetation, a beautiful lake, and several rare species of plants and animals.

7. Kanpur Museum

Kanpur Museum

8 km
from city center
7 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Also known as the Kanpur Sangrahalay, this official museum of Kanpur is located on the Pool Bagh Ground. The Kanpur Museum exhibits artefacts and documents from the colonial period to the modern-day Kanpur. Formerly launched as the King Edward Memorial Hall in memory of King Edward VII, it was further renamed as the Gandhi Bhawan in 1999. It also has an in-house public library.

8. Moti Jheel

Moti Jheel

3 km
from city center
8 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Moti Jheel, located in the Benajhabar area of Kanpur, is a water storage spot as well as a great sightseeing point. Translating to the Pearl Lake, Moti Jheel also avails boating facilities with an array of street food stalls and toys sold at the entrance and within its premises. Constructed during the British colonial rule, Moti Jheel along with Moti Park and Kamala Retreat is a significant local recreational spot. 

9. ISKCON Temple Kanpur

ISKCON Temple Kanpur

10 km
from city center
9 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

The ISKCON temple is yet another international spiritual tourist attraction dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is located on Mainavati Marg, Bithoor Road, about 4 km from Kanpur. The best time to visit is in August and September due to Krishna Janmashtami and Radhashtami respectively.

10. Jungle Water Park

Jungle Water Park

10 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Jungle Water Park is one of the top amusement options that have developed in Kanpur over the past decade. Located in Chiran Gaon on Bithoor Road, this amusement park comprises of several pools and rides for both children and adults. Bracketed within a splash of green, the park is also a great place for picnics or just relaxation.

11. Sports Village, Kanpur

Sports Village, Kanpur

11 km
from city center
11 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Sports Village, located on Bithoor Road is an attraction known for its slides and water rides and a getaway from the summer heat in Kanpur. A leisurely space for adults, the village also acts as a haven for kids to swim in multiple pools and a playground. There is a canteen providing local food and refreshing beverages. Sports Village also has a guest house available for pre-bookings for marriages or other occasions and events.

12. Kamla Retreat

Kamla Retreat

8 km
from city center
12 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Kamla Retreat, located on Kamala Nehru Road, Kanpur, is an exclusive state-owned by the renowned Singhania family. It is a beautiful spot for leisure and relaxation, greatly admired by tourists and their families.

13. Jajmau

Jajmau

13 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

The leather city of Kanpur, Jajmau is a densely populated industrial suburb famous for its leather production. Also known as Jajesmow, it is regarded as one of the oldest sites in Kanpur to have housed human inhabitation.

14. Becon Ganj Market Kanpur

Becon Ganj Market Kanpur

3 km
from city center
14 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Becon Ganj market is a prominent market in the locality of Becon Ganj in Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh. Both a residential and a commercial section, the market is famous for its variety of fabrics and Indian suits that are sold.

15. Sisamau Bazaar

Sisamau Bazaar

2 km
from city center
15 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Sisamau Bazaar is one of the oldest markets of Kanpur. Stretched along the busy lanes of Nehru Nagar, this bazaar is a local street market selling products ranging from utensils to clothes.

16. Valmiki Ashram

Valmiki Ashram

16 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Valmiki Ashram is a hilltop holy site located in Bitoor, Kanpur. It is believed to be the place where the saint Valmiki wrote the Ramayana. Covering an expanse of vast land, the Valmiki Ashram encompasses three temples and a pond. 

17. Brahmavart Ghat

Brahmavart Ghat

4 km
from city center
17 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Located in the Bithoor town of Kanpur, Brahmavart Ghat is the holiest of holy ghats dedicated to the Hindu deity, Brahma. After a ritual bath devotees gather at the altar called the Wooden Slipper to offer prayers.

18. Buddha Park

Buddha Park

9 km
from city center
18 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

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.

19. Kanch ka Mandir (Jain Glass Temple)

Kanch ka Mandir (Jain Glass Temple)

19 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Translating to the Jain Glass Temple, the Kanch ka Mandir is located in the Maheshwari Mohal. This dainty temple made out of glass honours the powerful Lord Mahavira and the remaining 23 Jain Tirthankaras.

20. Ram Janki Mandir

Ram Janki Mandir

9 km
from city center
20 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

The famous Ram Janki Mandir located on Subji Mandir Road in Barra is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is one of the most sacred sites among the Hindu faith and is also listed under the exclusive holy sites revered to Hanuman, Ram and Sita together.

21. Kanpur Memorial Church

Kanpur Memorial Church

3 km
from city center
21 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

One of the oldest and beautiful churches of India, the Kanpur Memorial Church is located on Albert Lane. Also known as the All Souls Cathedral Church, it is popularly known for its architecture and historical importance. Established in 1857, the church is a memoir of the lost British troops of the Sepoy Mutiny.

22. Massacre Ghat, Kanpur

Massacre Ghat, Kanpur

5 km
from city center
22 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Massacre Ghat is a great sightseeing spot and a family hangout area in Kanpur. Located on the banks of the Ganga near Jajmau, this Ghat covers the northern part of Kanpur. Officially named as the Nana Rao Ghat, this place is also known as the Sati Chaura Ghat as it was the very site where women used to perform the terrifying ritual of Sati.

23. Phool Bagh

Phool Bagh

4 km
from city center
23 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Situated on the Mall Road, Phool Bagh is a gorgeous urban park in the city of Kanpur. Also known as Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Udyan, the park was originally called as the Queen’s Park. This park is not only one of the oldest gardens in Kanpur but it also holds historical legacy. It used to be the venue for relevant political rallies and public meetings.

24. Ganga Barrage Kanpur

Ganga Barrage Kanpur

7 km
from city center
24 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Ganges Barrage Kanpur, also known as Luv Kush Barrage is a bridge and a dam across the Ganges in Azad Nagar-Nawabganj in Kanpur. This 621-metred bridge is soon to serve as a four-lane highway bypass for NH 91.

25. Naveen Market

Naveen Market

3 km
from city center
25 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Also known as Khazana Mart, Naveen Market is one of the leading marketplaces in Kanpur. Situated in the North of the Central region in Kanpur, this high-end market is known for its range of garments, leather, jewellery and perfumes.

26. Parade Market, Kanpur

Parade Market, Kanpur

26 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

The Parade Market in Kanpur is one of the biggest wholesale markets in the city. Located on Shiwala Road, “Parade” as it is locally called, is a large area hosting hundreds of stalls from clothes to shoes and books to some of Kanpur’s famous street food.

27. Drive & Dine Restaurant

Drive & Dine Restaurant

4 km
from city center
27 out of 27
Places To Visit in Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh has got its very own drive-in restaurant, Drive & Dine, bringing to you social distance dining, mouth-watering delicacies, and car drives amidst a romantic backdrop. The guests have the option to eat outside just like in a picnic while being surrounded by greenery or enjoy their meals while sitting in their cars.

FAQs on Kanpur

How can I commute within Kanpur?

Travelling within Kanpur is not a problem due to the good transport network in the city. KMBS or Kanpur Metropolitan Bus Service provides AC and Non AC local buses at cheap rates.

Local auto-rickshaws or tempos called Vikram are a low-cost alternative. These tempos have fixed rates according to the distance they cover.

Cycle rickshaws are a good option to travel short miles due to their easy availability and low prices.

Cab services such as Ola, TaxiForSure and Uber are available, but bike-taxi services such as Rapido are not. However, you can easily book self-driven two-wheelers or cars if you want to travel by yourself in the city. Most of the rental services have an online presence. Gozo cabs provide the best services for outstation rentals in the city. Other than these, one can find out about local cab services and rentals in the town as there are several options to choose from.

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What are the top sightseeing places in Kanpur?

The top sightseeing places in Kanpur are Blue World Theme Park, Green Park Stadium, Nana Rao Park, Mahatma Gandhi Park, JK Temple, Kanpur Zoo.

What are the top shopping places in Kanpur?

The top shopping places in Kanpur are Becon Ganj Market Kanpur, Sisamau Bazaar, Naveen Market .
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