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Jungle Water Park

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.

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. Nestled among lush greenery, the Kamla Retreat offers breathtaking views of well-maintained lawns, parks and canals It is the ideal place for outdoor activities such as games, walks, picnics, family gatherings, swimming and boating. One may admire the estate’s royal fountains, skilled architecture and make use of facilities such as a swimming pool, zoo and informative museum to enhance the experience of Kamla Retreat. Read More

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. There are various hand-crafted statues, attractive embellishments and delicate glass murals that highlight important details of Jain history and traditions. The temple also cites a beautiful garden attached to it. This garden accommodates prominent sculptures of Jain deities. With its royal architecture featuring canopies and grand archways, the temple creates an atmosphere fit for the divine, which is enhanced through access to ancient scripts preserved for learning and prayer. This temple is a well-known sacred spot among the devotees and visitors to the region. Read More

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.

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.

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. Maintained by the Forest Department, State Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Kanpur Zoological Park is home to many wildlife species including white tigers, leopards, black bears, grizzly bears, sloths, zebras, rhinoceros, hippopotamus and reptiles such as snakes. With prominent life-size models of dinosaurs, state-of-the-art enclosures, an international standard veterinary facility and attractive garden areas, the park offers endless photo ops and chances to be part of the conservation projects. It is also a great bird-watching spot. Read More

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.

Massacre Ghat, 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. The Massacre Ghat was also a significant maritime route between Kanpur and Allahabad. With the Satya Ashram Mandir built here in 1966, the Ghat used to facilitate bathing during the ancient times as well. This green space of the Massacre Ghat also has a sandpit nearby. Also known as Akhada in the local language, it is a site for local wrestlers. There is also an annual wrestling competition held between July and August. Read More

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.

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. The garden adorns water-fountains and life-size statues in historical honor of personalities including Tatya Tope, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajizan Bai. The park features a historic banyan tree called “Boodha Bargad”, symbolising freedom from the English colonisers.There is also a public swimming pool, Vyayamshala (standard fitness facility), and a carefully maintained plant nursery. As a result, visitors approach the park for leisure purposes such as spending time with family and friends, brisk walking, yoga, badminton, swimming and bird-watching. Read More