Situated on the banks of the holy Ganges, Kanpur is not only one of the most integral industrial regions of the state but also contributes significantly towards the development of the country in terms of agriculture, industry and education. The city was founded by King Hindu Singh of the state of Sachendi.

This well-maintained ancient park is located at the center of the city, at Mall Road. The Ganesh Shankar Vidhyarthi Memorial Hall and Ganesh Udyan are ancient buildings located at the center of the park, clearly depicting how massive it is in terms of area, dimension and importance.

Jajmau

Formerly called Siddhapuri, this ancient mound lying towards the eastern end of the city contains excavations that were undertaken during 1957-1958, uncovering ancient relics from as far back as 1600 AD. The Siddhnath and Siddha Devi temple are present within the premises along with the mausoleum of the famous Sufi saint, Makhdum Shah Ala-ul-Haq, along with another mosque built in 1679.

Shri Radhakrishna Temple (J.K. Temple)

Built by the J.K trust, this temple is locally referred to as the J.K temple. It is a blend of ancient and modern architecture with a total of five shrines sanctified to Shri Radhakrishna, Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman.

Set in fine glass and lovely enamel work, this beautiful temple is positioned within the ancient Maheshwari Mahal.

This is a perfect retreat for picnics and family outings; nothing beats a day spent amongst some flora and fauna.

• Kamla Retreat
• Ganga Water world

• State Bank of India - LIC Building
• Punjab National Bank - The Mall
• Union Bank of India - Birhana Road
• Canara Bank -The Mall
• Reserve Bank of India -The Mall
• Standard Chartered Bank - M.G. Road
• ANZ Grindlays Bank - Bara Chauraha
• Allahabad Bank - Bara Chauraha

• Head Post Office at Bara Chauraha
• Post office branches at R.K. Nagar, Transport Nagar, IIT (Kalyanpur), Naya Ganj, Birhana Road, Kanpur central railway station

• Regency Hospital
• Dufferin Hospital
• Guru Nanak Hospital
• Cardiology Institute
• Chacha Nehru Children’s Hospital
• Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital
• UHM Hospital
• General Hospital
• CGHS Hospital
• Dr. Jawahar Lal Rohtagi Smirk Hospital

• UP Government tourist Office, Birhana Road
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• This city is situated on the Delhi-Agra-Allahabad-Calcutta route and the Lucknow-Jhansi-Shivpuri route. It is connected to most of the major station by railways through express, super fast and passenger trains

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In terms of history, there is a lot that lies within the archaic architecture and simple locales. The city sprang into prominence chiefly after the British overthrew the reign of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan of Awadh under the treaty of 1801. Kanpur became an important military and industrial capital as European businessmen and traders came pouring in. Kanpur has also been of strategic importance during both the freedom struggles. In 1857, it was the epicenter of the revolt since major freedom fighters hailed from here.

Although struck by the resonance of the uprising, it was only after the 1857 revolt that it started developing as a major center and gained importance. Industries such as those dealing in leather materials and cotton textile Mills came into being followed by a number of other similar industries. The city also played a vital role in the final freedom struggle of India hailing eminent luminaries of the struggle including Sardar Bhagat Singh, Chandra Shekhar Azad, Nana Rao Peshwa, etc. Kanpur also established its image as a literary center of Indian classics and a hub for patrons of arts and culture.

Today, Kanpur is known for its leather shoes and bags, which are available at varied rates in different parts of the country. Handloom and cotton textiles provided in most malls are also a great buys.