Places To Visit In Kanpur Sightseeing

Bithoor is home to the sacred Ganges and attracts several pilgrims to this holy spot. It was also instrumental in the 1857 revolt in India and the famous battle of the Seige of Cawnpore. Bithoor has various tourist spots like the Valmiki Ashram, Brahmavart Ghat, Patthar Ghat, Dhruva Teela, Siddhidham Ashram etc.

Boodha Bargad literally means an Old Banyan and is an important historical monument in Kanpur. The tree is dead but the memorial can still be found at Nana Rao Park. The place was the center of the revolution of 1857 and was the place where 144 of Indian revolutionaries were hanged.

The city is famous for its countless gardens and parks which are well maintained and are great places for a serene mental relaxation. Phool Bagh, Nana Rao Park, Kanpur zoological gardens, Japani Garden and Mahatma Gandhi Park etc. are few of the best parks in Kanpur.

Shri Radhakrishna Temple is contains five shrines that are dedicated to the various Hindu deities. The temple’s architecture is a marvelous example of neo-Hindu architecture and is built with carved white marble. The best time to visit the temple is during any major Hindu festival like Janmashtami and Diwali etc

Jain Glass Temple is located in Maheshwari Mohal and is one of the major temples dedicated to Jainism. The entire temple is adorned with intricate glass cut designs with an elaborately designed structure. The various glass murals inside and outside the temple narrates the Jain philosophy and houses the statue of Lord Mahavira and the 23 teerthankaras.

Allen Forest Zoo is spread across an area of 190 acres and was one of the few zoos in India to be created within a naturally situated forest. The region was already a habitat for many wildlife species most of which are still housed within the Zoo. The botanical gardens, lakes, aviary and the aquarium are all the different attractions located in the zoo which are a must visit.