Kanpur accommodation from NZ$88

Things to Do in Kanpur

The first item on the agenda after settling into your Kanpur accommodation is to try the chaat, a popular street food. Great food stalls are found throughout the city, and locals hotly debate the best ones. The daily flow of hungry students at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur on Sixth Avenue will guide you to great options. (Remember the first rule of street food: the local crowd is always right.) Your hunger tamed, hire a taxi to the Shri Radhakrishna Temple, which sits 10 km away at the centre of the five-shrine J.K. Temple. It features a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture. The Allen Forest Zoo is also a top attraction, where you can see a variety of animals in a natural setting.

Getting to & Around Kanpur

Most flights to Kanpur arrive in either Chakeri Airport or Amausi Airport in Lucknow, about 75 kilometres away. If you’re coming to the city by rail, the train from New Delhi to Kanpur encompasses six hours of travel time and leaves frequently. As one of only five central train hubs in India, the Kanpur train station is beautiful but also incredibly busy. Once off the train, you will be able to connect with any number of willing rickshaw operators to get to points throughout the city. Public buses are another option for your Kanpur holiday.

Search and book flights to and hotels in Kanpur on Wotif. We also offer cheap car hire options to help you get around. You’ll find the lowest rates with our Kanpur hotels and package price promise, and the money you save can be spent instead on flavourful street food.