Holiday in Kanpur

About Kanpur

Kanpur is the largest industrial city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is located on the banks of the sacred Ganges. With around 3 million inhabitants, the city was once the industrial heart of North India, known as the Manchester of the East due to its thriving textile industry. Kanpur combines British colonial heritage, Hindu spirituality along the Ganges, and the vibrant life of a modern Indian metropolis. The memorials of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 shape Kanpur's historical identity: The Kanpur Memorial (Nana Rao Park) and the Massacre Ghat commemorate the dramatic events when Indian rebels under Nana Sahib fought against British colonial rule. The All Souls Cathedral, built in 1875 in Gothic style, is an impressive monument of this era. The Ganges is the spiritual center of the city. The Ghats of Kanpur, especially the Sarsaiya Ghat and the Bithoor Ghat, are places for daily Hindu rituals. Bithoor, located 20 km to the north, is considered the mythological birthplace of Sita and is home to numerous temples. The Allen Forest Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India and houses rare animal species in a spacious park. The Green Park, Kanpur's famous cricket stadium, is one of the oldest venues for Test cricket in India and a pilgrimage site for cricket fans. Kanpur's leather industry is among the largest in Asia — the city produces a significant portion of India's leather exports. The Naveen Market and the Z-Square Mall offer a shopping experience that blends tradition and modernity.