Located on the banks of the river Ganges, Kanpur is a city rich in cultural, historical and religious sites. Even though the city is known as the Manchester of the East today, its glorious history includes an important part in India's freedom movement led by Maharani Lakshmi Bai, Tatya Tope, and Nana Sahib Peshwa. The city of Kanpur was a major industrial and cultural center, which has been ruled by many empires and dynasties. As much as Kanpur is famous for its beautiful temples, there are some special places here, which you must visit once. If you have set out to tour UP, then we believe that you must also visit Kanpur.

Allen Forest Zoo
This zoo is one of the oldest zoological parks in the country, which was opened to the public on February 4, 1974. The topography of the park is uneven and resembles a dense forest. The animals have plenty of room for mobility and expression, enclosures that are up-to-date with modern technology, a veterinary facility that meets international standards, and picturesque garden areas. Additionally, visitors have the opportunity to participate in various conservation efforts.

Shri Radha Krishna Temple
The JK Temple, also called the Juggilal Kamplapat Mandir or Shri Radhakrishna Mandir, is located on Govind Nagar Road in Sarvodaya Nagar in Kanpur. It is a beautiful combination of both ancient and modern architecture. Built-in 1953 under the supervision of the Singhania family, the JK Temple is largely managed by the JK Trust even today. The idol of the Hindu deity Radha Krishna is found in the center of the temple which is surrounded by lush greenery and small lakes. The temple has five shrines in separate towers, the main temple is dedicated to Lord Radhakrishna, while the others contain idols of Laxminarayan, Ardhanarishwar, Namdeshwar, and Hanuman.

Moti Jheel
If you are going to visit Kanpur, then definitely visit Moti Jheel. This is a very beautiful lake located on Benajhabar Road. It is considered to be one of the oldest tourist places in the city. Here you can also enjoy boating. Apart from being a beautiful lake, it is also a great sightseeing spot. Let us tell you, this lake was built during the British era to provide water to the city. Later, parks and landscape gardens were added to it to make it entertaining for children. There are many food stalls and activities here, you can also go boating here. You can come here anytime between 5 am to 9 pm.

ISKCON Temple

ISKCON Temple is counted among the major sightseeing places of Kanpur. This temple is a beautiful example of modern temple. Lord Shri Krishna is worshipped in this temple. Both the structure and architecture of this temple are amazing. People come to this place and express their faith in Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. You will find this temple in all major cities.

Sarasaiya Ghat
Sarasaiya Ghat is one of the most peaceful places in Kanpur. The beautiful banks of the Ganges and the gentle breeze here fill you with energy. The mind is filled with fun by watching the monkeys jumping around here.

Bithoor in Kanpur
North of Kanpur city is the city of Bithoor, an old settlement located on the banks of the Ganges. It is an important spiritual center and attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims every day. Brahmavarta and Patthar Ghat are places where many people take a holy dip, as well as other sites in Bithoor include the Valmiki Ashram where Sita Devi is believed to have stayed during her exile. Also, one of the major attractions here is the replica of Mount Kailash where Lord Shiva and Parvati are believed to reside.

Gautam Buddha Park
Gautam Buddha Park is a very beautiful picnic spot in Kanpur. This park is known for its calm atmosphere. Local people come to this place to spend time with peace. Seeing the beauty of this place, all the tiredness of the tourists goes away.

Phoolbagh
Phoolbagh is counted among the major places of Kanpur. This is a very beautiful park which some people also know as Queen Victoria. This is a very wonderful place for nature lovers. You can come to this place alone or with your family.

Anandeshwar Temple
Anandeshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built-in the 18th century, this temple is believed to have been incarnated by Lord Shiva. During the Mahabharata period, Danveer Karna used to worship here and at this place, a cow named Anandi spilled all her milk. When the owner of the cow saw this scene and got it excavated, a Shivling was found here, which could not be removed even after a million attempts. This Anandeshwar temple was established in the name of the cow.

Glass Temple in Kanpur
Jain Glass Temple is one of the major temples dedicated to Jainism, which is located in Maheshwari Mohalla. This beautiful glass temple houses the idols of the mighty Lord Mahavira and the rest of the 23 Jain Tirthankaras. There are various hand-crafted sculptures, attractive ornamentation, and delicate glass murals that highlight important details of Jain history and traditions. The temple also has a beautiful garden, which houses the idols of Jain deities.

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