Kanpur - Uttar Pradesh

Tourism :

The Kanpur Memorial Church

The Church was designed by Walter Granville, architect of the East Bengal Railway in 1875, in honor of the British who lost their lives in the war of 1857. The complete Church in Lombardic Gothic style is handsomely executed in bright red brick, with polychrome dressings. The interior contains monuments to the mutiny, including several memorial tablets. In a separate enclosure to the east of the church is the Memorial Garden, approached through two gateways

Shri Radhakrishna Temple :( J.K.Temple):

Shri Radhakkarishna temple is the most magnificent temple built by J.K. Trust. It is the mixture of ancient architecture with the modern. The mandaps even- level roof have been provided freshing air and sufficient light. Among the five shrines in the temple The central one is dedicated to Shri Radhakrishna and the others have idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman

Jain Glass Temple

One of the most wondering and magnificent temple decorated with beautiful glasses and enamel. It’s located in Maheshwari Mahal behind the Kamla Tower.

Allen Forest Zoo

One of the most visited zoological park of not only Kanpur but also whole of India. It is an ideal place for outdoor life and picnics amongst picturesque surroundings. The zoo has number of animals, birds and reptiles. The zoo opened in 1971 by the government of independent India. Many visitors come here for picnic purpose.

Phool Bagh

It is a beautiful park in the heart of the city on the Mall Road. In the centre of the park is a building known as Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial. After the First World War there was an Orthopedic Rehabilitation Hospital in this building. It is now known as Ganesh Udyan.

How to reach Kanpur


By Air

Archana Airways and other private airlines are available. Apart from this the nearest airport is Amausi, Lucknow, 65 km

By Rail

The city is well connected to all the major stations by express, super-fast and passenger trains.

By Road

Kanpur is connected by road with all the major cities of the country. It is situated on National Highway No. 2 on the Delhi-Agra-Allahabad-Calcutta route and on National Highway No. 25 on the Lucknow-Jhansi-Shivpuri route. Distances from some destinations in the region: