Best Places to visit in October in Kanpur




4 Best Places to visit in October in Kanpur
Ganga Barrage Nana Rao Park Phool Bagh and Kanpur Museum Jain Glass TempleGanga 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.
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.
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.
Jain Glass Temple, Kanpur
Jain Glass Temple was made to honour the Jain Deity, Lord Mahavira and the 23 Jain Tirthankaras. This delicate temple has several hand-crafted statues, delicate glass murals and attractive adornments that emphasize significant details of Jain culture and history. There is a wonderful well manicured garden near the temple that has famous sculptures of Jain God. With imposing archways, decorative canopies and royal architecture, the place offers divine atmosphere for the Jain Gods. This shrine is a renowned holy place and is a must visit place for all the tourists coming from different parts of the country.
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