Kalpi — Travel Guide
Kalpi is a city and a municipal board in Jalaun district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is on the right bank of the Yamuna. It is believed that the city was known as Kalap dev ki kalpi in the ancient times, later abbreviated to Kalpi. Kalpi is said to have been founded by King Vasudeva at the end of the 4th century. In 1196 it fell to Qutb-ud-din Aybak, the viceroy of Mohammed Ghori, and during the subsequent Muslim period it played a significant part in the history of central India. During Akbar's reign, Kalpi was a governor's seat and had a mint for copper coinage. The witty Birbal of Akbar's court is considered to be born near this city.
The best time to visit October to March.
BY FLIGHT
Kalpi does not have an airport. Nearest airport is Kanpur Airport.
Kalpi - 66 km away
BY TRAIN
You can easily get regular trains to Kalpi from other major cities of the country.
Shopping in Kalpi is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Kalpi to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Kalpi means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Kalpi is the most important activities among the tourists
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