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Massacre Ghat, Kanpur

Massacre Ghat

Massacre Ghat: One of the best places to visit in Kanpur

Entry Fee & Ticket

No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

The Massacre Ghat is open every day for visitors Massacre Ghat is open 24/7.

Best Time to Visit

December, January, February

Place visit with

Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters

Place Type

Temple, Religious Place

Official Info

N/A

Nearest Metro Station
Nayaganj Metro Station
1.99 km away
Kanpur Central Metro Station
2.95 km away
Bada Chauraha Metro Station
3.13 km away
Naveen Market Metro Station
3.69 km away

About Massacre Ghat

The massacre ghat is situated on the banks of the Ganges near Jajmau. Formerly named as Nana Rao Ghat, it is also known as Sati Ghat because the most objectionable Sati rituals were performed here. This place is called the massacre because in 1857 about 300 people were killed there in cold blood. Around 300 British men, women and children were murdered at the Satti Chaura Ghat, later recognized as the Massacre Ghat.

Narasana Ghat is on the river Ganges and is a good place to visit with your friends. The river Ganges flows from here and there are some refreshments around it to satisfy your hunger.

Interesting facts about Massacre Ghat

  1. It is a place of natural, historical and spiritual importance.
  2. There is also an old temple where mantras are chanted and aarti is done daily in the evening.
  3. You can enjoy a good view of river Ganga and beautiful view of Shuklaganj Bridge Lighting.
  4. It is a very serene, pleasant and peaceful environment location and marks the northern boundary of Kanpur city.
  5. It remains in use as a rain and ceremonial ghat for the surrounding population.

How to reach Massacre Ghat

By Air
Kanpur airport is about 8 to 10 km away from Narasana Ghat, from here you can take a cab to the ghat.
By Rail
Kanpur railway station is about 4 km away from the ghat and can be easily reached by rickshaw to the ghat.
By Bus
Narasana Ghat is about 5 km from Kanpur Interstate Bus Depot.

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Massacre Ghat FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Kanpur Cantonment, Kanpur.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Massacre Ghat: There is no entry fee and the place is open 24 hours.

𝒜. You should visit Massacre Ghat during December, January, February months for best experience.

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