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Becon Ganj Market 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. Named after William Bacon, the British Magistrate of Kanpur in 1828; the market is regarded as one of the oldest parts of Kanpur. Spread over 2 km, the Becon Ganj Market avails plenty of locally produced clothing and apparel stores in addition to fine jewellery and footwear. Read More

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. Spread across 25 acres of land containing a Water Park and an Amusement Park, Blue World Theme Park also cites multiple restaurants inclusive of all ranges of budget and culinary authenticity. There are also musical fountains, laser shows and an exciting 7D show as well. The park also offers a dedicated space for special occasions like birthdays or social gatherings. The water park also offers refundable rental swimwear. Read More

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. Apart from being a place of religious prominence, Brahmavart Ghat is also growing as a tourist destination and family picnic spot. Besides being a great sunrise viewpoint, river Ganga also avails affordable boat riding facilities as well. Read More

Drive & Dine Restaurant

Worried about not getting to go out and eat anymore due to the fear of the pandemic? Well not anymore! 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. It is set in two beautiful banquet lawns of Status Hospitality Group’s restaurant Dhuaan in the Cantonment region of the city. 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. Read More

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. Amid abundant green surroundings, this bridge cites ongoing construction. Housed in abundant greenery, this 1995-built bridge is still a part of continuous development. With constant water flowing right beneath the road, the Ganga Barrage is a must-see on the highway. Read More

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. Read More

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. Formerly known as Modi Stadium, the Green Park Stadium is managed by the Uttar Pradesh’s Sports Department. It UP's only International Cricket Stadium that hosts Test and One-day matches. It also has the biggest manually operated scoreboard in the world. Live cricket matches are the best time to visit the stadium. Read More

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. The deities here receive an annual Maha-Abhishek, which is the traditional bathing of the holy idols, at the Royal Gold Leaf Shrine. In addition to customary rituals, there are three festivals that mark this significant custom. The avatars of Lord Krishna, Sri Sri Radha Madhav, Sri Sri Nitai Gaursundar and Sri Sri Janakai Janaki Vallabha Laxman Hanuman are conventionally decorated and preserved. Read More

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. Located on the banks of the Ganga, Jajmau is also a popular excavation site. The site is home to the Siddhnath and Sri Devi temples which was the primary reason of its former name, Siddhapuri. A small town of about 30 localities, this region is also mentioned in the stories of Hindu myth. Read More

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. Constructed under the supervision of the Singhania family in 1953, the JK temple is largely managed by the JK trust, even till today. The idol of the Hindu deity Radha Krishna is found at the centre of the temple which is surrounded in lush greenery and small lakes. This revered portion on the temple site is among the main attractions for devotees here. The temple hosts the festival of Janmashtami to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna in August. Devotees often prefer visiting the temple on this auspicious day and the temple remains open all day long on Janmashtami. Read More