Nearby Attractions in Kanpur

Nearby Attractions in Kanpur

Among various nearby attractions in Kanpur, the Allen Forest Zoo is important as it is the second best zoo in the state of Uttar Pradesh. There are also many parks, museums and gardens worth visiting in Kanpur. Ancient mosques and temples are found in all the parts of the city. Apart from them there are also many water parks and theme parks located on the Bithoor Road.

Last Updated: 01/10/2012

• Phool Bagh

  Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :0h, 11 m

  Phool Bagh is also known as Ganesh Vidyarthi Udyan and it serves as the meeting point of the local people. Many political rallies have been conducted here. This was once an enjoyable park which has lost its elegance at present due to negligence. During the British rule in India, the park was named a...

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• Allen Forest Zoo

  Khyora, Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :10 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :0h, 15 m

  Allen Forest Zoo is also known as Kanpur Zoo and is the largest open green space in Kanpur and serves as a natural habitat of fauna. It is one of the very few zoos in India that was created amidst natural forests. There is a natural lake within it and it encompasses large area of land that this is t...

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• Bhitargaon Temple

  Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :37 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :0h, 40 m

  Bhitargaon Temple is an ancient temple built during the rule of Guptas in 6th century. It has a roof and high Sikhara and is made of terraced bricks with terracotta panel in the front. The temple is built over 36 feet by 47 feet size platform. The santum had two stories and the first story collapsed...

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• Jain Glass Temple

  Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :0h, 13 m

  Jain Glass Temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira and remaining 23 Jain Tirthankaras. It is located behind the famous Kamla Tower in Kanpur. It is adorned with glass and enamel works and it is extremely beautiful to see the ornate mirror works on the walls, floors and ceilings and the entire temple is...

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• Patthar Ghat

  Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :80 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :1h, 22 m

  Patthar Ghat is the bathing place built of red stone on the banks of the River Ganges in Bithoor. IT was built by the minister of Awadh state, Tikait Rai and stands as a fine example of ancient architecture of India. There is a Shiva temple located on the Ghat that is visited by devotees and pilgrim...

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• Shri Radhakrishna Temple

  Lajpat Nagar, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :6 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :0h, 10 m

  Shri Radhakrishna Temple was built by J.K. Trust and is also known as J.K. Temple. It has five shrines dedicated to Radhakrishna, Ardhnareswara, Lakshminarayana, Narmadeshwar and Hanuman. The temple is built in the style of both north Indian and south Indian temples and could be said as a unique ble...

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• Jajmau

  J K Puri, Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :12 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :0h, 15 m

  Jajmau is a small town located in the banks of River Ganges and the place is popular for its leather industries and the archaeological excavations conducted here. The place is famous for the shrine of Hazrat Makhdoom Shah Ala where the stone tablets with inscriptions carved on it are found. Many bak...

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• Nana Rao Park

  Mall Road, Civil Lines, Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :0h, 12 m

  Nana Rao Park is also known as Company Bagh and was formerly called Memorial Well. The park is of great historical importance and many people were killed here in 1857 during the Indian rebellion. The memorial was raised to commemorate the death of people. Nana Sahib and his forces killed more than 2...

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• Kanpur Sangrahalaya

  Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :0 km;

  Kanpur Sangrahalaya is the official museum where the artifacts and exhibits are displayed. The visitor can understand the history of Kanpur through these things. It was established in 1999. The old colonial period artillery gun attracts everyone. ...

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• Kamla Retreat

  Kanpur

  Distance from Kanpur :7 km;

  Time to Reach from Kanpur :0h, 13 m

  Kamla Retreat is located closer to Allen Forest Zoo and belongs to the Singhania family. It has many objects of historical and archaeological importance. To visit this museum you need to get permission from the Deputy Generala Manager of Kamla Tower in Kanpur. The luxurious parks and lawns ensure an...

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