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Best Places to visit in January in Kanpur

Kick off the new year in Kanpur by exploring its best attractions during the cool and pleasant month of January. This is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities, such as exploring parks, visiting museums, or taking a scenic boat ride on the lake. With fewer crowds and mild weather, you can experience the city’s beauty at a leisurely pace. Make sure to include these must-visit spots in Kanpur in your January itinerary for an unforgettable start to the year.

ISKCON Temple
JK Temple
Kanpur Zoological Park
Massacre Ghat
Moti Jheel
Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum
Sisamau Bazaar
Z Square Mall
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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. Read more.. Read less

Address

Mainavati Marg, Bithoor Road

Place Type

Religious Place

Best For

Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

Opening Time

The ISKCON Temple opening and closing timing is 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Opening Days

The ISKCON Temple is open every day for visitors

Best Month

December, January, February

Nearest Metro

IIT Kanpur Metro Station (3.5 KM)

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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. Read more.. Read less

Address

Krishna Nagar Rd, Sarvodaya Nagar

Place Type

Religious Place

Best For

Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

Opening Time

The JK Temple opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00/10:00 PM.

Opening Days

JK Temple is open every day for visitors

Best Month

January, February March

Nearest Metro

LLR Hospital Metro Station (0.9 KM)

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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 Read more.. Read less

Address

Azad Nagar, Nawabganj

Place Type

Nature Sites and Parks

Best For

Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters

Entry Fee

Adult (per person) - ₹70/-, Child (3 to 12 yrs age) - ₹35/-, Foregners (per person) - ₹400/-, Foreigner Child (per person) - ₹200/-

Opening Time

The Kanpur Zoological Park opening and closing timing is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Opening Days

Kanpur Zoological Park is open from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on every Monday.

Best Month

January, February, March

Nearest Metro

Geeta Nagar Metro Station (2.0 KM)

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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. Read more.. Read less

Address

Kanpur Cantonment

Place Type

Religious Place

Best For

Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

Opening Time

Massacre Ghat is open 24/7.

Opening Days

The Massacre Ghat is open every day for visitors

Best Month

December, January, February

Nearest Metro

Nayaganj Metro Station (2.0 KM)

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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. Read more.. Read less

Address

Benajhabar Road

Place Type

Nature Sites and Parks

Best For

Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

Opening Time

The Moti Jheel opening and closing timing is 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM.

Opening Days

Moti Jheel is open to visitors every day.

Best Month

January, February, March, April, May, June

Nearest Metro

LLR Hospital Metro Station (0.3 KM)

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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. Read more.. Read less

Address

Edward St, Phool Bagh, Civil Lines

Place Type

Museum and Gallery

Best For

Family, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters

Entry Fee

Entry Fee – ₹10/- per person

Opening Time

Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Opening Days

Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum are open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on every Monday.

Best Month

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Nearest Metro

Nayaganj Metro Station (0.5 KM)

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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. Read more.. Read less

Address

Nehru Nagar

Place Type

Shopping Place

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

Best Month

January, February, March, April, May, June

Nearest Metro

Motijheel Metro Station (1.3 KM)

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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. Read more.. Read less

Address

Mall Road, Bada Chauraha

Place Type

Shopping Place

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

Best Month

January, February, March, April, May, June

Nearest Metro

Bada Chauraha Metro Station (0.1 KM)