Best Places to visit in January in Kanpur
8 Best Places to visit in January in Kanpur
Kanpur Zoological Park JK Temple Moti Jheel Z Square Mall Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum ISKCON Temple Massacre Ghat Sisamau Bazaar
Kanpur Zoological Park, Kanpur
Allen Forest Zoo is among the oldest and was opened for people on 4th February, 1974. It is scattered in a huge area of approximately 76 ha and it appears to be a manmade forest. The environs of this zoo are rising and falling, which looks quite similar to a large forest but at the same time it is constructed on contemporary zoo construction principles. The animals are put into cemented and open closures, which gives them adequate space for moving around and expressing themselves. There are nearly 1400 animals found here and there is a small fish aquarium for the visitors
AddressAzad Nagar, Nawabganj, Kanpur
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Zoo
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Fees & TimingThe entry fee of the zoo is INR 20 for adults and INR 10 for children, The zoo is open from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm 6 days of week (Monday close)
Best MonthJanuary, February, March
JK Temple, Kanpur
J.K. Temple is among the most visited and oldest temples in the city of Kanpur. Built in pure white marble, the temple is an exceptional example of neo-Hindu structural design. You can pay respect to different God’s like Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu, Lord Hanuman Lord Narmadeshwar and Lord Hanuman. The temple is overcrowded most of the time and especially during Diwali and Janmashtami. There are sprawling gardens around the temple and people also walk in the mornings and evenings with their friends and family.
AddressKrishna Nagar Rd, Sarvodaya Nagar, KanpurPlace TypeReligious Place - TempleBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingThere is no entry fee and the Opening hours of the temple are 07:00 am to 12:00 pm, 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm everydayBest MonthJanuary, February March
Moti Jheel, Kanpur
Moti Jheel is an outstanding place in the city of Kanpur with a lake and is situated on the Benajhabar road of Kanpur. There are several gardens, children's park with boating and fun rides, Camel ride, which make it a popular attraction. It was built during the rule of the British and attracts people in huge number every evening. People come here early morning and in the evening for their walks, jogging and exercises. Every year a fair is held over here, where variety of things are sold and at very affordable rates.
AddressBenajhabar Road, KanpurPlace TypeNature Sites and Parks - Lakes & WaterfallsBest forMarried Couples, Unmarried Couples, Friends, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingMotijeheel is open 24 hours and there is no entry fee. You have to pay an entry fee for the children’s park. Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June
Z Square Mall, Kanpur
Z Square Mall is the largest shopping mall and an entertainment complex in industrial city of Kanpur. The mall is constructed in an extensive area of 5 acres in the heart of the city. It has approximately 900,000 sqft. of constructed area. You will come across several Indian and International brands for shoes, attires, bags and cosmetics. The Food Court is massive and you can enjoy KFC, Dominoz, Barbeque Nation, Mcdonalds to name a few. There is a fun zone for the children where birthday parties are also held. INOX, where you can enjoy movies of your choice is the highlight of this place.
AddressMall Road, Bada Chauraha, KanpurPlace TypeShopping Place - Shopping MallsFees & TimingZ Square Mall is open from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, There is no entry feeBest MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June
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, February
Sisamau Bazaar, Kanpur
Sisamau Bazaar is among the most ancient markets in the busy area of Nehru Nagar, Kanpur. This bazaar is always crowded and sells all the products of daily use from clothes to utensils. You can also purchase all plastic goods and their road side market is huge. You will come across all the items and that too at very affordable rates. Bargaining is a common practice in this area. In other words this place is a retreat for daily needs and if you are a tourist you would love walking all along Sisamau and enjoy the din and bustle of Kanpur city.
AddressNehru Nagar, KanpurPlace TypeShopping Place - Street MarketFees & TimingThere is no entry fee and Sisamau Bazaar is open from 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM.Best MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, JuneEXPLORE PLACES IN KANPUR BY CATEGORY:
