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Jajmau, Kanpur
Jajmau: One of the best places to visit in Kanpur
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
There is no entry fee and it is open 24 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Place visit with
Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Youngsters
Place Type
Entertainment Centers, Sightseeing
Official Info
N/A
Nearest Metro Station
About Jajmau
Jajmau is considered to be one of the oldest places of Kanpur which is famous for the production of leather. This small leather town plays a major role in about 30 per cent of Indian leather exports. This unbeatable leather industry grew vigorously during colonial India and today, it houses several leather tanneries.
There are nearly a hundred manufacturers selling all categories of leather products from footwear to bags and furniture. The site is home to the Siddhanath and Sri Devi temples which was the primary reason for its earlier name Siddhapuri.
Interesting facts about Jajmau
- Jajmau also has many temples dedicated to Siddhanath and Siddha Devi.
- Lal Bangla is a huge market in Jajmau, with stores spread over 6 sq.km.
- It resembles Taj Mahal due to its architecture and white colour.
- Research of the Archaeological Survey of India has revealed that this place dates back to the period between 1300-1200 BC.
- Jajmau has many trees including Mango, Orange, Guava and Banana, which are mainly found in a nursery in Tagore Avenue in a suburb of the city.
How to reach Jajmau
Jajmau FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Near Ganges River, Kanpur.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Jajmau: There is no entry fee and it is open 24 hours..
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