Get In :
- Lucknow-81 km | Agra-320 km
- Allahabad-193 km | New Delhi-434 km
- Aligarh-307 km | Indore-291 km
- Varanasi-296 km | Jaipur-493 km
By Train :
Being located on the national corridor of railways the city of Kanpur is well connected with the rest of India by rail services, eg. Shadabti express from Delhi to Kanpur. It also lies on the Kolkata-New Delhi rail link and hence is connected with Rajdhani expresses (multiple of them, Howrah rajdhani, Guwahati rajdhani, bhubhaneshwar rajdhani). [ Trains Connecting Kanpur ]
By Air:
Monday to Saturday: If flying from Delhi, you can take Air India (fomerly Indian Airlines) flight no. IC 7801 to Kanpur. If flying from any other city, you can take an Air India (fomerly Indian Airlines) flight to Delhi (get your luggage checked through to avoid confusion - Air India offers the service), and then take Air India flight number IC 7801 from Delhi to Kanpur. Sunday: You may take a flight to Lucknow and then drive to Kanpur (1hr drive). If there is no direct flight to Lucknow, you may take a flight to Delhi/Kolkata/Mumbai and then a flight to Lucknow and then drive to Kanpur.
By Bus:
Kanpur is well connected with Road, NH 2 and NH 25 passes nearby. The NHs which passes to Kanpur are NH 2,NH 25,NH 86 and NH 91. Kanpur has two major bus station. The very important bus station of Kanpur is Jhkarkati bus Station. Many Volvo buses especially Royal Cruiser which go to Delhi, Jaipur,Indore and Agra.Travelling in Kanpur can be quite hard as the city’s public transport is not been well planned.You can travel using auto rickshaw, cycle rickshaw, or the tempo called Vikram. Vikram is the cheapest mode of transport but a pain to travel. However, Vikram drivers have a fixed rate for point-to-point travels. The quality of auto rickshaws in Kanpur is also pathetic and there is not fixed rate or meter system. You have to bargain with the driver. Similarly, with cycle rickshaws there is no standard or norm for the price.Private taxis are available from Canal Road Taxi Stand and from various hotels and travel agencies.
City Bus: City buses within the Kanpur Metropolitan Area are managed by Kanpur City Transport Services Limited (KCTSL). KCTSL has a fleet of 300 modern low floor A/c and Non A/c buses that serve a large part of the sprawling city.{AC Low Floor 10
AC Semi-Low Floor 30
Non-AC Low Floor 10
CNG 100
Mini 150
Total 300}.The fare of AC buses ranges from Rs. 10 up to 2.5km to Rs. 30 upto 25 kms.The fare of NON-AC buses ranges from Rs. 3 up to 1.5km to Rs. 15 upto 25 kms.The Ring road where JNNURM buses will ply:-
Panki Bhau Singh » GangaGanj » Panki Power House » Kalyanpur»Indira Nagar » HBTI Hostel » Kanpur Zoo » VSSD College » Company Bagh Crossing » Sarsiya Ghat » Meghdoot Tri Junction » Naronha Crossing » Jajmau » Ramadevi » Dehli Sujanpur » Yashoda Nagar Bypass » Naubasta » Sarai Bhauti » Panki Bhau Singh
Auto Rickshaw: While travelling in Kanpur, you can opt for an auto rickshaw if you are not too familiar with the locations and the areas. Auto fares in Kanpur are not according to the meter and it is better to fix up a particular price before traveling in one. Fares may range from Rs 20 to 100. There are no night fares involved. Vikram auto rickshaws, another mode of travel, are popular here too..
Taxi: Cabs are the safest mode of transport in Kanpur. With fixed rates hovering around Rs 200 to 500, they offer good commute facilities. Cabs and taxis will be available from major spots like the railway stationOr Check withShubham Travels- Ph: 0512 2400411 Prachi Travels- Ph: 09838577350
Do:
Motijheel. Walk in the morning at Motijheel. Rave moti. Watch movies at Rave moti or the new malls. Golf Club. Play golf every morning by joining club. Allen park Zoo. Watch animals and birds and learn about them. Mahatma Gandhi park. Do boating at Mahatma Gandhi park.
Buy:
Check out the market of Naveen market, ppn market, mall road, arya nagar, swaroop nagar, tilak Nagar, gumti no 5 Leather Goods on Meston Raod (Bada Chauraha) Clothes at Gumti no. 5, Naveen Market, P. Road Utensils, Sarees, Bangles and lot of other stuff at reasonable rates at Sisamau
