Kanpur is an important city in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is mostly famous for its commercial and industrial activities. Rightly dubbed as the industrial capital of Uttar Pradesh, the city of Kanpur is also home to a number of tourist destinations that charm the visitors round the year.
This travel guide with help you essential details you need to know if you are planning a trip to Kanpur.
Kanpur lies on the banks of the holy river Ganges and is a part of the Indo-Gangetic plain and Lower Doab region. In terms of area which is approximately 1640 km2 or 633 sq miles, Kanpur is the fifth biggest city in India.
Geographical features of Kanpur Lying on the riverbanks of Ganges, the city of Kanpur shares its boundaries with two major rivers in the country and they are the Pandu River (Yamuna) to the south and the Ganga to the northeast. The districts of Unnao and Hamirpur border the city Kanpur to the north-east and south respectively. The dry area of Bundelkhand is situated towards the southern part of the city.
| Time Zone | IST (UTC/GMT +5:30 hours) |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Population (2011 census) | 5,443,786 |
| Coordinates | 23.182778° North and 75.777222° East |
| Main Languages | English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, and Punjabi |
| STD Code | 0512 |
| Elevation | 1,610 feet or 491 meters |
The city of Kanpur enjoys good connectivity via flights, railways, and roadways. The city falls on the itinerary of the North Central Railways and is linked by regular and direct railway services to majority of the cities in India.
By Air
There is a small airport in Kanpur. This airport offers a limited number of flights. Flights are only available from Air India for major cities like Kolkata and New Delhi. The closest international airport in the neighborhood is the Lucknow International Airport.
By Rail
Indian Railways services join the city of Kanpur to other major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Indore, Ahmedabad, Farrukhabad, Bhopal, Jamshedpur, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Srinagar, Gwalior, Gorakhpur, Jalgaon, Mahoba, Pune, Durg, Lucknow, Surat, and Nagpur.
By Road
Kanpur has good accessibility via roadways. Both National Highway 2 and National Highway 25 moves by the city. Other national highways that run across Kanpur are National Highway 86, National Highway 25, and National Highway 91. There are two main bus terminals in the city. The most significant bus terminal of the city is Jhakarkati bus terminal. A number of Volvo buses and coaches, particularly Royal Cruiser plies to places like Jaipur, New Delhi, and Agra.
City bus services from Kanpur Metropolitan Bus Service are available. Both air-conditioned and non-AC buses ply in the city. The cheapest mode of conveyance is Vikram or the tempo. Auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and taxis are available as well. However, auto rickshaws are costlier than buses. Other than the Jhakarkati Bus Terminal, there are the following bus depots:
Shopping in Kanpur is an enjoyable experience. The popular marketplaces in Kanpur are PPN Market, Naveen Market, Arya Nagar, Mall Road, Tilak Nagar, Swaroop Nagar, and Gumti no 5.
Markets and handicrafts in Kanpur
Kanpur will offer quality against affordability when you are looking for garments for women. The ideal place for purchasing women's garments is the Beconganj area. You will find varieties of hand-decorated creations. You will also get exquisite boutiques such as Khanam's in the neighborhood. If you want to purchase leather products, you can visit the Bada Chauraha or the Meston Road. The place is an excellent area for buying your daily essential commodities.
Gumti No. 5, P. Road, and Naveen Market are also good places for buying garments. The wholesale markets are located at Navghada in General Gunj.
If you want to buy sarees, household implements, bracelets and plenty of other goods at cheap prices then visit Sisamau. You can also buy implements at Hatiya.
Christ Church College is also another shopping area. Khanam's at Kayasthana Road (Talaq Mohal) is an ideal place for purchasing lady's garments where varieties of boutique and stylish hand-decorated wedding dresses and outfits are available at reasonable rates. All major credit cards are accepted in this area.
Shopping Malls in Kanpur
Some of the well-known shopping malls in Kanpur are as follows:
If you are a chaat lover, then Kanpur is the city to be. It houses a number of chaat selling corners, offering alloo tikki, pani puri, dahi chaat and so on. The alley at Arya Nagar is a famous food joint. There are restaurants and eating places offering South Indian, chaat, egg rolls, biryani, burgers, and ice-creams.
To visit a variety of multi-cuisine eating places, come to Naveen Market, The Mall, Sarvodaya Nagar (Moti Rave), Civil Lines, and Swaroop Nagar. The eating houses remain open till 11 pm..
