INTRODUCTION
Kanpur is more popularly referred as Manchester of the country is the biggest city of Uttar Pradesh. This city concentrates on the commercial, industrial and educational fields of Uttar Pradesh. This metropolitan city has enormous number of leather industry in the whole of Asia.Kanpur is more into export of leather and leather products. It has a number of historical important tourist attractions which draws huge crowd to Kanpur.ORIENTATION
Kanpur is surrounded by Hamirpur in the south and Unnao in the north-east and it is also flanked by Ganges in the north-east and Yamuna in the south.HISTORY
History says that Kanpur was originally referred by the name Kanhiyapur after Lord Krishna.Kanpur was founded by the Hindu King Chandel.The town of Kanpur remained insignificant till the 19th century. It became significant only after the defeat of the nawaab of Awadh by the British. The British started establishing themselves in Kanpur and soon a treaty was signed between the Awadhs and the British. This led to Kanpur becoming the most important military station of British India and it was declared a district on 24th March 1803.FESTIVALS
Ganga Mela - This is a festival celebrated after holi for a period of about seven days.Ganga Mela is mainly celebrated in memory of the revolutionists who were prisoned during 1857 revolution and later released by the British.Jhoola Festival or Swing Festival - This is a traditional festival celebrated in the Dwarka Dhish Temple and the idols Radha and Krishna sitting on a beautifully ornate swing are worshipped. This festival falls in the sacred month of Sravana.This spring festival s visited by number of devotees and tourists.PLACES OF WORSHIP
The Kanpur Memorial Church
It was built in memory of the British who lost their lives in the 1857 revolt.
The most attractive feature of this church is that it was built in the Lombardic Gothic style.
The cathedral also houses a memorial garden towards its east.
Jain Glass Temple
Jain Glass Temple is one of the holy places for the Jains in Kanpur.
It is located in the in Maheswari Mahal.
The temple is known for its glass and enamel works.
Shri Radhakrishna Temple
It attracts a major tourist crowd for its art and architecture.
The towers of the temple is fully decorated with lights and thus in the night it gives a beautiful sight.
Dwarkadhish Temple
This temple is situated near Kamla Tower in Kanpur and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is famous for the Jhoola or Swing festival held in the month of July-August.MONUMENTS
Jajmau
Jajmau known as Siddhapuri is a very ancient mound located towards the east end of the city.This was supposed to the kingdom of Yayati dynasty.Many antiques were got after the excavations of this place in 1957.Now this place is become one of the most important site to be visited by the tourists for Jajmau houses the Siddhnath and Siddha Devi temples and 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.Massacre Ghat
History has got a lot to talk about this place for this is the location of Revolt of 1857,
which is also popularly referred to as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 or the first war of Indian Independence took place.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Gautam Buddha Park
Gautam Buddha Park is one of the latest picnic spot in Kanpur,located on the way to IIT Campus.This is very recently constructed park with lawns and small rides for children.Nana Rao Park
To the west of Phool Bagh is located the Nana Rao Park. It is the site of the 'Bibighar’ of 1857. The Park was renamed as Nana Rao Park after independence.
Kamla Retreat
This is one most favourite spot in Kanpur located near Agricultural College.Kamala retreat entertains the visitors by a boat ride and it also has a small zoo.The main attraction of this retreat is the swimming pool which produces artificial waves. Kamla Retreat also houses a museum which has a good collection of historical and archaeological artifacts.Moti Jheel Park
The visitors get an ethnic idea of reservoir when they visit Moti Jheel Park.
To add to the attraction a children's parks and recreation and relaxation grounds have been built around the area surrounding the Moti Jheel Park.
This is located in the Benajhabar area which is close to Kanpur medical college.
Phool Bagh
Phool Bagh houses the Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial building occupied by the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Hospital popularly referred as Ganesh Udyan.
This bagh is situated on the Mall road which is in the prime heart of the city.
Allen Forest Zoo
It is supposed to be one of the best zoos in the country for it houses rare wild animals and avian species.
Not only animals but the zoo is also known for special varieties of trees like Neem and Prosopis.
The Allen Forest Zoo is equipped with a tram which runs inside the zoo.
Apart from this there are cultural programmers held in the campus once in a while.
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is situated at a distance of about 43 km from Lucknow and in the Lucknow-Kanpur highway.
Bhitargaon
This is the first shrine with a shikara and is situated at a distance of about 59 km. in Ghatampur tehsil.
EAT OUTS1.Chung Fa RestaurantCanal Road. 2.Kwality Restaurant The Mall 3.Haritma Village Restaurant Macrobert Ganj 4.Little Chet Restaurant Civil Lines 5.Angithi Restaurant The Mall 6.Hotel Gaurav The Mall 7.Hotel Gem 4Hospital Road, Parade 8.Hotel Kesar Palace R.K. Nagar, G.T. Road, ACCOMMODATIONHIGH RANGE HOTELS1.Hotel Gaurav Private Ltd18/54 The Mall, Kanpur 0512 2318531 2.The Landmark Hotel 10, The Mall, Kanpur 0512 2305305 3.Hotel Holiday Inn 118/16 3-B, Bomber Road, Gumti No. 5, Kanpur 0512 219852. 4.Meghdoot Hotel The Mall Kanpur 0512)311999 BUDGET HOTELS1.Hotel Gaurav18/54, The Mall. 0512 368616 & 369599. 2.Hotel Ganges 51/50, Naya Ganj 0512 352853 & 352965. 3.Hotel Ashoka 24/16, Birhana Road, Kanpur 0512 312742. 4.Hotel Gem 40/69 B, Hospital Road, Parade 0512 361421 5.Hotel Kesar Palace 110/189, R.K. Nagar, G.T. Road, Kanpur 0512 540467 & 546218. |
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