Best Places to visit in December in Kanpur
5 Best Places to visit in December in Kanpur
Ganga Barrage Nana Rao Park Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum ISKCON Temple Massacre Ghat
Ganga Barrage, Kanpur
Ganges Barrage Kanpur Bridge was inaugurated in the year 2000 and is located in Azad Nagar, Nawabganj, Kanpur. It is a huge dam across the Ganges River. The bridge is approximately 621-meters and serves as a four-lane well maintained highway bypass for National Highway 91. The bridge is found in the middle of abundant greenery and has continuous flow of water under the bridge making it a must-see place on the highway. During monsoons people gather here to enjoy the scenic beauty of this place. You will also see a lot of people coming for picnics at Atal Ghat. To attract the crowd there are several Maggie points and tea stalls, which is an added attraction for the tourists and the locals alike.
AddressKatarijiyora Nawab Ganj, Kanpur
Place TypeSightseeing - Bridge & Dams
Best forFriends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Fees & TimingIt is open 24 hours and there is no entry fee for Ganga Barrrage
Best MonthJuly, August, September, October, November, December
Nana Rao Park, Kanpur
Nicely placed in the centre of the city, Kanpur, Nana Rao Park has a lot of historical significance to Kanpur. This park was constructed in honor of the British women, who lost their lives in the revolt of 1857. It was also the epicentre of 1857 revolution in the city of Kanpur and it is said that approximately 148 Indian revolutionaries were hung up here. People come here to experience the history in calm environs where the cries of battle of independence from the Britishers began. The highlight of this park is the renowned Boodhha Bargad, an exceedingly sacred old banyan tree that stood there to feel the cries of the first battle of independence.
AddressPhool Bagh Chauraha, Mall Road, Phool Bagh, Civil Lines, KanpurPlace TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & GardenBest forFamily, Kids, Solo, ParentsFees & TimingNana Rao Park open 05:00 am to 08:00 pm, Entry fee INR 20 per personBest MonthOctober, November, December
Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum, Kanpur
Located in the heart of the city, Phool Bagh, an urban park attracts people in large number all round the year. The park was initially called the Queen’s Park and has a lot of historical significance with oldest gardens in town. Lot of political rallies and meetings were held in this park regarding independence. It is a famous recreational spot and has a lot of space for morning and evening jogs and walks. It also houses Kanpur Museum that has a display of documents and artefacts from the olden times to the contemporary times. A library with a huge collection of books and Union Club of Cawnpore is also within the premises. Other than this there are statues of freedom fighters like Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, Mahatma Gandhi and B.R Ambedkar. 150 feet tall flag was hoisted in this park in 2019. During the Indian festivals like Holi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi many religious ceremonies take place over here.
AddressEdward St, Phool Bagh, Civil Lines, KanpurPlace TypeMuseum and Gallery - Govt. Museum & MemorialsBest forFamily, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingThe entry fee of Kanpur Museum is INR 10 and the place is open from 07:00 am to 07:00 pm Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
ISKCON Temple, Kanpur
The ISKCON temple is another attraction in Kanpur and is devoted to Lord Krishna, the Hindu God worshipped all over the world. It is a spiritual attraction and is situated on Mainavati Marg of the Bithoor Road barely 3 Kms from the city of Kanpur. The ideal time to visit the ISKCON Temple is in August and September as Krishna Janmashtami and Radhashtami are held at this time. There are guest houses where people holding the membership of ISKCON Temple can stay. The food without onion and garlic is cooked in a big community kitchen, which tastes very sweet and delicious. The Gods and Goddesses here receive a yearly Maha-Abhishek, when the holy idols are bathed. Gaushala or cow shed is also present within the premises of the temple.
AddressMainavati Marg, Bithoor Road, KanpurPlace TypeReligious Place - TempleBest forFamily, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingThere is no entry fee for ISKCON Temple and it is open from 04:30 am to 01:30 pm and 04:30 pm to 08:30 pm Best MonthDecember, January, February
Massacre Ghat, Kanpur
Massacre Ghat is a wonderful place and people in huge number throng this place with family and friends. Found in close proximity to Jajmau on the banks of River Ganga, the Ghat is on the northern part of Kanpur. Formerly known as the Nana Rao Ghat, it is also known as the Sati Ghat because the most objectionable Sati ritual was performed over here. The Massacre Ghat is an important maritime transmit between Allahabad and Kanpur. This green space all around the Massacre Ghat has a sandpit close by which is a place of practice for the local wrestlers. Every year a wrestling competition takes place here between the months of July and August.
AddressKanpur Cantonment, KanpurPlace TypeReligious Place - TempleBest forFriends, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingThere is no entry fee and the place is open 24 hoursBest MonthDecember, January, FebruaryEXPLORE PLACES IN KANPUR BY CATEGORY:
