Kanpur Tourism and Travel Guide
Kanpur (/ˈkɑːnpʊər/ pronunciation ; formerly Cawnpore) is the largest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Kanpur Nagar district and Kanpur division.Kanpur has an area of over 605 km2 with an approximate population of 5.03 million inhabitants in its area. It is administratively divided into 6 zones and 110 wards with a ward population range of 19,000 to 30,000. It is the 75th largest city in the world.The name is believed to have derived from Karnapur (meaning 'town of Karna', one of the heroes of the Mahabharata). Another theory is that it came from the nearby town of Makanpur, earlier known as Khairabad, where the Sufi saint of the Madariya Sufi order, Badiuddin Zinda Shah Madar, settled.
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Weekend Getaways from Kanpur
Varanasi
Varanasi is indeed a unique and culturally rich city with a long and fascinating history. The city has been a centre of learning, culture, and religion for thousands of years, and it continues to attract people from all over the world who are interested in exploring its many wonders. One ...
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Agra
Home to the grandiose Taj Mahal, Agra’s city echoes of its bygone Mughal era days. Located in Uttar Pradesh, tourists from across the world flock to Agra all year round. Boasting of three UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Agra Fort in the city,the white marble architectural wonder of the Ta...
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Lucknow
Lucknow or the City of Nawabs sitting on the banks of the Gomti river, is regarded as North India’s cultural capital and Uttar Pradesh’s capital. Lucknow weather is extreme like Delhi, so a visit between the months of November to January is recommended as it is relatively cooler. Lucknow i...
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