Must visit in Kanpur

Following are the must visit places in Kanpur :

Jajmau


In ancient times Jajmau was known as Siddhapuri.It is believed that Jajmau has been the kingdom of Yayati,the Pauranic king and the high mound overhanging the Ganga is regarded as the site of his fort.At present Jajmau houses the Siddhnath and Siddha Devi temples.The mausoleum of Makhdum Shah Ala-ul-Haq, the famous Sufi saint, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1358 and a mosque built by Kulich Khan in 1679 are also situated here.Excavations of the mound of Jajmau were done during 1957-58, which unearthed antiquities ranging from 600 BC to 1600 AD.

Shri Radhakrishna Temple (J.K. Temple)

This beautifully constructed, J.K. temple lay its orign to J.K. Trust. The major source of attraction to this temple is a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture which attracts the tourist from worldwide.The temple has five shrines .The central one is dediacated to Shri Radhakrishna and the others hold dedication to the idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman.

Jain Glass Temple

TheJain class temple has become a major source of attraction for the tourist in recent times.The beautifully encarved temle is located Maheshwari Mohal behind the Kamla Tower. This beautiful temple highly ornamented with glass and enamel work.

Allen Forest Zoo

The Kanpur Zoo was established in the year 1971.It ranks first among the best zoos in the country. It is regarded as a best place for outdoor life and picnics in the midst of picturesque surroundings.

The Kanpur Memorial Church (All Soul’s Cathedral)

The Kanpur Memorial Church has been built in Lombardic Gothic Style.The church was constructed in the year 1875.It was a dedication for those British who lost their lives in the war of 1857. Walter Granville, architect of the East Bengal Railway has been accredited for designing the model of this church. It is made of bright red brick, with polychrome dressings. The interiors of the church contain monuments to the mutiny, including several memorial tablets.

Kamla Retreat

Kamla Retreat is situated to the west of the Agricultural College.This beautiful estate is owned by Singhania family. The well-lit swimming pool, wherein artificial waves are created is a most fascinating site of this place.There is a parks and a canal with facilities for boating in this area along with a zoo . Kamla Retreat also houses a museum, which has a wonderful collection of historical and archaeological artifacts.

Phool Bagh

Phool Bagh is also known as Ganesh Udyan.There is Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial in the centre of this park,It is located in the heart of the city, on the Mall Road.

Nana Rao Park

Nana Rao Park is located to the west of Phool Bagh. It is the site of the `Bibighar’ of 1857. After independence, the park was renamed as Nana Rao Park.

Harcourt Butler Technological Institute:

The Harcourt Butler Technological Institute is also located in this city.The institute imparts knowledge in technical training and industrial research.It was established in the year 1920 at Kanpur.

Indian Institute of Technology:


Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur is one of the five major IIT’s in the country. IIT, Kanpur was set up in the year 1959. It provides education in the fields of engineering, technology, science and humanities.

Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology:

It was established in the year 1957.Its basic aim is to provide education in field of agriculture, animal husbandry and veterinary science for the benefit of rural people.