Kanpur has some interesting places to see like the Phool Bagh which is an urban city park and Jajmau, which has the Kanpur Sangrahalaya. The Allen forest zoo is of interest to wildlife enthusiasts. Know more about the places to visit in Kanpur:
Places to Visit in Kanpur
1) Shri Radhakrishna Temple
The JK Temple is a temple in the Indian city of Kanpur. Considered to be a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture, its mandapas have been constructed with high roof for adequate ventilation of light and air. The J. K. Trust has constructed this temple. The major maintenance expenses of the temple also come from the trust fund. The temple also known as Radhakrishan Temple.
2) ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple
Sri Sri Radha Madhav Mandir, Kanpur, also known as ISKCON Temple Kanpur is a temple at Bithoor in the city of Kanpur. ISKON is a renowned Vaishnav temple of Lord Krishnaand Radharani in the form of Radha Madhav ji. ISKCON Kanpur is a part of the worldwide International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) movement, which is a non profit, social welfare and spiritual organization. The complex consists of the main temple hall, Brahmachari ashram and devotee kitchen, guesthouse and office complex, restaurant, resident housing and Goshala
3) Z Square Mall
Z Square Mall is a shopping mall cum entertainment complex in Indian city of Kanpur. The mall is spread on an area of five acres in the middle of the Kanpur city with 900,000 sqft. of built-up area and presence of more than 150 National & International brands.The mall is ranked as 7th largest mall in India by hellotravel, a reputed travel agency.It is ranked 6th largest in India by traveljee.The mall is owned by reputed ZAZ Tanners Group which have its leather industries in Jajmau, Kanpur and Unnao.
4) Allen Forest Zoo
Kanpur Zoo , also called the Allen Forest Zoo) is a 77-hectare (190-acre) zoo in Kanpur, the industrial hub of Uttar Pradesh in North India. It is the largest open green space in Kanpur. Originally a natural habitat for fauna, it is one of the few zoos in India created in a natural forest.
5) Green Park Stadium
Green Park Stadium is a 33,000 capacity floodlit multi-purpose stadium located in Kanpur, India, and the home of the Uttar Pradesh cricket team. The stadium is under the control of the Sports Department Uttar Pradesh. It is the only international cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh that has regularly hosted international cricket matches in both Test and One Day format. The stadium hosted the 500th test played by the Indian team. It also organized 2 Vivo IPL matches in 2016 on 19th and 21st may respectively. It has the biggest physically worked scoreboard in the world. The stadium is situated near the river Ganges and is second largest cricket stadium in India. The stadium was named after British lady Madam Green who used to come here for horse riding.The stadium is nicknamed as 'Billiards Table'.
6) Blue World Theme Park
Blue World Theme Park, one of the biggest Theme Park, is located at Mandhana-Bithoor Road, 2 km off GT Road, spread over 25 acre of land featuring over 30 rides including Dry Rides, Water Fun, 9D Theater, Dinosaur Villa and India’s biggest private musical fountain-cum- laser show. Blue World Theme Park introduces India’s first Chair Lift (Ropeway track) of 1,000 running feet along with a turning angle too. Umpteen exclusive themes have been set up like European, Chinese, Egyptian, Mayan, Fairy land, Jungle and finally the Indian Theme. Chinese Theme unveils myriads of Chinese architectural buildings built on the artificial lake bank with Dragon Bridge over the lake and volcanoes partially submerged in water.
Blue World also includes a Fairy Land Water World with 12 Platform Water Play Station including Aqua Funnel and Tat Pools. It has tried to equip all entertainment amenities on one canvas. Kanpurites lack natural tourists’ spots mainly due to tremendous urbanization. However, urbanites hardly find time to visit tourist’s spots except a few man-made lakes. This Theme Park will give impetus to tourism in Kanpur. Blue World Theme Park with beautiful nature-friendly and highly manicured lawns with all kinds of activities and recreational facilities at one place that will put Kanpur on the national tour map.
7) Moti Jheel
Moti Jheel is a lake and drinking water reservoir in the Benajhabar area of Kanpur, which together with its adjoining gardens and children's park is an important tourist attraction. Built during the British Raj, today along with Kamala Retreat and Moti Park, it is an important recreational place in the bustling industrial city of Kanpur, once known as the "Manchester of the East".
Moti means pearl and jheel means lake, thus giving its name Pearl Lake. The park is often referred to as the 'Lungs of Kanpur'
8) Kanpur Memorial Church
The Kanpur Memorial Church, originally called the All Souls' Cathedral is a church in Kanpur, India. It was built in 1875 in honour of the British who lost their lives during the Siege of Cawnpore (1857).
9) Jain Glass Temple
Out of all these places the one that stand out is the Jain Glass Temple, Kanpur. Jain Glass Temple in Kanpur in India is located in Maheshwari Mohal which is behind the well known Kamla Tower.
History :
The secular Jain Glass Temple, Kanpur was dedicated to the worshippers and believers of Jainism. The temple was mainly dedicated to the apostles and disciples of the great Lord Mahavira and the rest of the remaining 23 Jain Tirthankaras. The temple was constructed in the old and traditional style of building temples.
Description :
Jain Glass Temple, Kanpur is exquisitely and intricately decorated in enamel and glass works. Cast almost entirely in glass the walls, doors, floors, pillars, panels and ceilings are embellished and beautified in ornate mirror work. The temple possesses and displays vibrant stained glass murals and wall paintings that vividly narrate the teachings of the revered Jain scriptures.
Jain Glass Temple, Uttar Pradesh have beautiful marble floors and the interiors consists of ornamental arches. The temple houses statuettes of Lord Mahavira and the 23 Jain Tirthankaras placed over a high pedestal and covered by an ornate canopy.
10) Nana Rao Park
Nana Rao Park / Company Bagh (Hindi: नाना राव पार्क / कम्पनी बाग़, कानपुर ) is a public city park in Kanpur city, the industrial hub of Uttar Pradesh in North India build after Indian Independence in honor of Nana Sahib. Prior to Indian Independence the location was known as Memorial Well and commemorated the massacre of British women and children during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
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