Beautiful Nature Sites and Parks to Visit in Kanpur

4 Beautiful Nature Sites and Parks to Visit in Kanpur


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Kanpur Zoological Park - One of the Best Place to Visit in Kanpur
Kanpur Zoological Park | #1 of Top 4 Places to Visit in Kanpur

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
Nearest MetroGeeta Nagar Metro Station (2.0 KM)
Japani Garden - One of the Best Place to Visit in Kanpur
Japani Garden | #2 of Top 4 Places to Visit in Kanpur

Japani Garden, Kanpur

Japani garden also famous as Japanese Garden is an ideal spot to hang around with family and friends. Children love this place because of the several activities like slides, boating, car rides to name a few. This landscaped attraction is overcrowded on all days of the week but especially on weekends. People come in huge number to enjoy leisure walks in the middle of nature appreciate the well manicured gardens with variety of plants. Statues related to the Feng shui art and a small man-made lake with beautiful swan boats. You can easily spend 4-5 in this park and enjoy snacking in the small restaurants within the park.

AddressHarsh Nagar, Kanpur
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & Garden
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Fees & TimingThe entry fee for Adults is 15 INR-Children below 12 years of age. The place is open from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm and is closed on Monday.
Best MonthApril, May, June
Nearest MetroLLR Hospital Metro Station (0.3 KM)
Kamla Retreat - One of the Best Place to Visit in Kanpur
Kamla Retreat | #3 of Top 4 Places to Visit in Kanpur

Kamla Retreat, Kanpur

Situated within the HBTI premises, Kamla Retreat is a beautiful estate that is owned by the famous Singhania group of Kanpur. Kamla Retreat is a scenic destination with well-manicured gardens and parks. The retreat even comprises of a chain of canals, where people coming here can indulge in enjoyable boat rides with stunning greenery on both sides. The highlight of this place is a museum that houses an enormous compilation of archaeological and historical artifacts. The wave pool present here is an added attraction in Kamla Retreat. It is a personal property, so permission for entry can only be granted by the Deputy General Manager.

AddressNear HBTI, HBIT East Campus, Nawabganj, Kanpur, Kanpur
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & Garden
Best forFamily, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Fees & TimingKamla Retreat open 07:00 am to 07:00 pm, There is no entry fee
Best MonthJuly, August, September
Nearest MetroGeeta Nagar Metro Station (1.2 KM)
Nana Rao Park - One of the Best Place to Visit in Kanpur
Nana Rao Park | #4 of Top 4 Places to Visit in Kanpur

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, Kanpur
Place TypeNature Sites and Parks - Park & Garden
Best forFamily, Kids, Solo, Parents
Fees & TimingNana Rao Park open 05:00 am to 08:00 pm, Entry fee INR 20 per person
Best MonthOctober, November, December
Nearest MetroMotijheel Metro Station (4.4 KM)

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