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Kanpur is a city situated on the banks of River Ganga and is an important industrial centre of Uttar Pradesh. Known for its historical and religious past the city was a breeding ground for a change in the freedom and literary movements during the first half of the 20th century. Supposed to have been founded by King Hindu Singh of the earlier state of Sachendi, the city was formerly known as “Kanhpur”.Later it became a strategic and business centre during the British period and a large garrison was established here. Kanpur also played an important role during the war of Independence of 1857 and during the freedom struggle of India.
Great heroes like Nana Sahib, Tatya Tope, Ajimullah khan etc. have operated from Kanpur during the freedom movement. Kanpur is also known globally for the finest quality leather tanned by them. It has become the core producer of saddlery products and is a prominent centre for leather processing. The beautiful leather apparels, industrial gloves, stylish belts and bags that adorn the people and add to their personality are actually manufactured in this splendid town. Kanpur has indeed earned the glory of being called as a “LeatherCity”.
Tourist Places In And Around Kanpur
At first glance, Kanpur is like all Indian cities – chaotic, colourful, vibrant and always bustling with activity. However, beyond its rough exterior, there is much that you can see and do. Kanpur tourism boasts of several beautiful temples that you can visit including Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Bhitargaon temple and Dwarkadhish Temple. Kanpur epitomizes the rich cultural and religious diversity of India. Apart from the Hindu temples, faith of other communities is well represented through the mosques and churches. Especially worth a mention are Jama Masjid, Kanpur Memorial Church and the Jain Glass Temple, representing old style of architecture, and as the name suggests, built and decorated in glass and enamel. If the sights and sounds of Kanpur get a bit overwhelming, you can seek solace in the Green Park, Nana Rao Park, Moti Jheel and Phool Bagh.
Literally translated, Phool Bagh means flower garden; however, the site is better known for the tragic Kanpur massacre which took place during the first war of India’s Independence in the year 1857. All these parks can get a bit crowded during weekends and holidays when people descend in hordes to enjoy picnics and great family time together. Kanpur also houses the famous Allen Forest Zoo, the biggest zoo in the city and also the best one in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The zoo is actually a forest and so you can actually see animals in their natural habitat instead of the caged variety you would come across in other zoos.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism a large number of both national and international tourists. Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in Agra is also located in Uttar Pradesh. The most populous state of India, Uttar Pradesh, today is a flourishing religious, natural as well as historical tourist destination. It boasts of being to several well-known tourist spots in every category that includes Kapilvastu, Kushinagar, Agra, Lucknow, Dudwa, Varanasi, Vrindavan, Ayodhya, Deogarh, Jhansi and many more. If you want to absorb the culturally potpourri of this Indian state along with its heritage attractions then opt for Uttar Pradesh Tour Packages. Situated in the northern part of India, bordering with the capital of India New Delhi, Uttar Pradesh is one of the most popular and an established tourist destination for both Indians and non-Indians alike in India.