Every city has some special effects, charm and promising factors, Kanpur is one of them.
It has well-established industrial sector as well historical foot-maps that makes eye-catching to Indian and International tourist.
Kanpur is situated in Uttar Pradesh, and known as a Leather city as it contains largest and finest tanneries of Asia. It is also one of the largest Industrial hubs in India. Textile, Engineering, Two wheeler, Fertilizers, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Hosiery and Pan Masala industries are flourished here.
Ordnance Factory, Small Arms Factory, Parachute Factory, HAL are few of them that fulfils the Defence need for Govt. of India.
I am introducing Kanpur as a ‘cultural heritage’ for those planning to visit anytime soon or not fully aware of.
Transport:
Kanpur Airport, Kanpur Central Railway Station, Rawatpur Railway Station, Panki Railway Station, Anwar Ganj Railway Station, Jhakarkati Bus Adda, Chunni Ganj Bus Depot, Fazal Ganj Bus Depot, Azad Nagar Bus Depot is major medium to commute.
Kanpur Shatabdi is dedicated to city and running between Kanpur to New Delhi and vice-versa on daily basis.
Accommodation
There are numerous hotels right from Five Star to Two Star and Economy. This gives plenty of options to enjoy taste-ful cuisine and luxurious living.
Landmark Hotel, Mandakini Palace, Geet Hotel, Park View, Mayfair, City Club and so on that showcase the beauty of city and luxurious lifestyle. You may have economical hotels near to central railway station or suburbs as per choice.
Eating-out and Entertainment:
It is hub of north-Indian food, Aloo chat, Bhalle-papdi, Gol-gappae, Chokha-Bati, Bread-butter with Butter milk are few of the eateries to have. The Mall, Parade, Moti jheel, JK Temple and Malls at various locations are live-up the expectation for taste of foods.
Shopping Center:
Somdatt Plaza, Rave Cinema, Shivalaya, Sisamau Bazar, Gumti No.5, Govind Nagar, Parade are few of the markets to fulfil the one’s desire for clothing or others.
Stadium
There is an International Cricket Stadium called Green Park where, in recent, one of the matches between India and Westendies series was played.
Education
IIT, HBTI, NSI, GCTI, ICSI, ICAI, Government Leather Institute, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agricultural and Technology, Kanpur Institute of Technology and others making Kanpur as a hub for education and n number of private engineering and management colleges have been back-bone in education system of Uttar Pradesh and rest part of India.
Art & Museum
Kanpur Museum, Lajpat Bhawan, Gandhi Hall are popularly known places for their creativity and cultural programs.
Temple/Mosque/Church/Gurudwara:
JK Temple, Panki Hanuman Temple, Anandeshwar Temple, Balkhandeshwar Temple, Jageshwar temple, Kherepati Temple, Iskon Temple, Jajmau Mosque, Saja ud daulah Mosque, Jama-ul-ulum Madrasa and Mosque, Ayesha Mosque, St. Patrick Church, Kanpur Memorial Church, Methodist Church, Gumti Gurdwara and list goes numerous. It showcase the historical scriptures of more than 150years.
Visiting places and Memorial:
Moti Jheel, Bithoor, River of Ganges, Ganges Barrage, Nanarao Fort, Allen Forest Zoo, Jungle Water World, PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur, International center, Kanpur University, Software Technology Park, Meditation center and Jajmau Monuments are few of them that showcase the identity of Kanpur.
City has several wings to attract the visitors, fulfil their desire and offers pleasantries.
Kanpur – An Industrial & Cultural Heritage!