6 Best Things To Do In Kanpur

The legendary Manchester of North India i.e. Kanpur is a cultural gem and UP’s prized possession. Famous for having a large urban agglomeration, booming textile and leather industries and for being a major focal point of the British rule, Kanpur stands as an underrated player with loads to offer. For the newbies who wish to grasp the true essence of Kanpur, we’ve selected some unmissable touristy affairs to engage in!

1. Shopping Spree @ Sisamau Market

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Sisamau is the most popular street market in Kanpur where you can find everything under the sun. The busy lanes encase a wide range of shops and vendors selling the best of Kanpur’s textile produce, footwear, utensils, crockery and much more! Located in the heart of the city, this market is usually swarmed with buyers; owing to the reasonable pricing of goods and immense bargaining flexibility.

Where | P Rd, Sishaman Bazar, Sisamau Bazar, Nehru Nagar, Jawahar Nagar
Timings | 11 AM - 10 PM

2. Picnic @ Moti Jheel

Moti Jheel used to be an eminent watering hole for the entire city in the colonial times but has now transformed into an equally popular recreational spot for tourists and locals, housing amazing attractions like street food stalls, a holistic children’s park, boating facilities and a sprawling garden; making it perfect for a day out with your loved ones!

Where | Harsh Nagar
Timings | 5 AM - 9 PM

3. Buy Leather Footwear @ Jajmau Leather Market

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Jajmau, the industrial and commercial powerhouse of leather tanneries and vendors inhabits Kanpur’s primary industrial framework. The tannery town is responsible for 30% of India’s leather export and the adjacent market is the central region of leather goods and footwear stores. Jajmau is the go-to destination for all leather footwear needs of visitors and the exquisite quality is unparalleled!

Where | 4, Western Sub Metropolitan Bypass Rd, Chandar Nagar, Lal Bungalow, Jajmau Sub Metro City

4. Hog On Zesty Chaats @ Birhana Road

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The entire state of Uttar Pradesh could collectively boast over its profound love for chaats. Birhana Road, otherwise known for housing a myriad of jewellery stores, also caters to the chaat lovers in town. You’ll find oodles of hawkers and shops selling delectable Papri chaat, Aloo chaat, Batashe and every other kind of chaat you could think of! Come for the trinkets, stay for the tidbits!

5. Devour Some Meaty Delights @ Energy Store

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Energy Stores is THE place in town for meat-lovers! They’re known for serving some of the best non-veg delicacies, that come straight from an authentic North Indian cookbook. From good old chicken tikkas to an exquisite plate of chicken biryani, every single dish in the menu is priced under Rs 500; making it the perfect eatery for all the foodies out there! You can never go wrong with North Indian non-veg grub, and Energy Stores on that front has hit it out of the park fosho!

Where | Ground Floor, Radiance Town, Swaroop Nagar
Timings | 11 AM - 11 PM
Meal For Two | Rs 400

6. Revisit The 1857 Revolt @ Nana Rao Park

Kanpur was an integral part of the countrywide revolt against the British back in 1857. The two places in the city that were hotspots of the revolt are Massacre ghat and the Nana Rao Park which was earlier the spot of a well where the cadavers of the fallen soldiers were dumped. Now revamped and ornamented with gardens, modernized but archaic-looking structures and entertainment facilities, a history-buff will have a ball exploring the park!

Where | Phool Bagh Chauraha, Mall Road, Phool Bagh, Civil Lines
Timings | 5 AM - 8 PM

This dynamic metropolis is jam-packed with vivid cultural prowess and we guarantee that you’ll have the time of your life in Kanpur, so get set and explore!