India / Uttar Pradesh / Kanpur Nagar /Kanpur

Kanpur came into the limelight after being transferred to the British by the Nawab of Awadh. With an increase in the number of colonial traders, the most frequently accessed routes were the Grand Trunk Road and the road crossing over from Jhansi to Lucknow. Kanpur also stands witness to the Massacre of Kanpur, a tragic past during the struggle for Indian independence.Today, Kanpur has emerged as the Industrial hub for India. Also known to house the famous Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur accommodates many other educational institutions. Shopping in Kanpur is incomplete without buying leather and cotton products. A special note for the food crazy people out there – do not leave the premises of Kanpur without having a taste of the yummy Thaggu ke Laddoo, a mouth-watering venture of Mattha Pandey, alias Ram Avtar based at Bada Chauraha. If you want to try out more delicacies, then there is Badnaam Kulfi for the brave hearts, at Civil Lines, Kanpur.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : City

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 2080xx,209xxx

STD Code: 512

Info Website: up-tourism.com/destination/kanpur/kanpur.htm

Best Time to Visit:  October-March

HistoryEdit

Kanpur came into existence centuries back if we are to believe the various stories recorded in history. One of the ancient stories revolves around the era of Mahabharata, where Duryodhana gifted this land to Karna for his bravery and strength to match up to Arjuna. Initially known as Karnapur, the city became Kanpur down the years. Certain epics also tell the tale that this city was termed Kanhaiyapur after Lord Krishna and later came to be known as Kanpur.

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Kanpur Airport is connected with Delhi and Lucknow. Delhi is the nearest major airport which is connected to all major cities in India and abroad. Delhi is nearly 438 km from Delhi, Tourist taxi fare from Delhi to Kanpur us about Rs 7000.

By Train : Kanpur Junction is connected to all major cities in Indian railheads. Frequent train services are avaailable between Lucknow – Kanpur (80 km) and Delhi – Kanpur (438 km).

By BUS : Public bus services of Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation connect Kanpur with other cities like Lucknow, Allahabad, Agra, Jhansi, and Rai Barely. Deluxe luxurious over night bus services are available from Delhi to Kanpur, which costs about Rs 1500.

By Taxi : Auto rickshaws and Taxies are easily available for moving about in the city.

By Other : N.A.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Geet Hotel ; 18/174-175,THE MALL,Kanpur,UP,208001. ; Ph – 0512 231 3908 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Concierge.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Mandakini Plaza ; 7/135, Opposite Indian Overseas Bank, Mata Swaruprani Rd, Swaroop Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208001. ; Ph – 092 35 605005 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Concierge.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• The Landmark Hotel ; 10, The Mall, Near Somdutt Plaza, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208001. ; Ph – 0512 230 5305 ; Facilities – Shopping, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning ,Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

• Hotel Gaurav Private Ltd ; 18/56, Near Telephone Bhavan, Mall Road, Kanpur, UP, 208001. ; Ph – 0512 301 2675 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Concierge, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

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• Trafficjam Restaurant ;  Gumti no 5, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Kaushalpuri, Darshan Purwa, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208012. ; M –  080 09 338833 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

• Chung Fa Restaurant ;  94, B, Canal Road, Canal Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208001. ; M –  0512 230 4387 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

• Upper Crust UC ;  112/368 F, Swarup Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208002. ; M –  0512 255 6401 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

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Must ShopAdd

• Leather Goods ; Venue:  Leather Centre ; Period :  44/318, Meston Road, Meston Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208001. ; Details:  093 36 333673

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• Tadka Restaurant ; 117/K/13, Gutaiya, Kanpur H O, Kanpur – 208001. ; Ph/M: (0512) 3982257 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : Multi-Cuisine.
• VJ’S Restaurant ; 9/2, Pushp Honda Show Room, Allen Ganj, Kanpur, Kanpur – 208023. ; Ph/M: (0512) 3191919 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Food Serve : Multi-Cuisine.

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• Oranz Body Spa ;  33, Cantonment, Kanpur – 208004 (U.P) India ; Ph/M – 0512 – 2380331 – 336 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Aeropause Ritual Massage, Back Massage, Baliness Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Foot Reflexology, Full Body Massage, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage, Rejuvenation, Rope Massage, Shirodhara, Steam Bath, Steam Wrap, Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic Therapy, Hair Spa, Herbal Therapy, Panchakarma Treatment, Stone Therapy.
• Angels Spa ;  Rave-3 Mall, Ground Floor,11/6, Parwati Bagla Road, Kanpur – 208002. ; Ph/M – 0512-3000454 ; Cost:  N.A. ; Services –  Aeropause Ritual Massage, Back Massage, Baliness Massage, Bleaching, Body Polish, Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, Face Massage, Facial, Foot Reflexology, Hand & Feet Massage, Head Massage, Rejuvenation, Rope Massage, Shirodhara, Steam Bath, Swedish Massage, Full Body Massage.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Kanpur is a major tourist city in India.
• Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

ItineraryEdit

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