Hungary to Kanpur

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One of the oldest industrial cities in India, Kanpur is favourably located on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Housing some of the finest tanneries in the country, it is often called the ‘Leather City of India.’ On a trip to Kanpur, visitors can explore Kanpur Sangrahalaya- a museum showcasing an impressive collection of historical artefacts of this place; enjoy a picnic with family at Gautam Buddha Park or go on a boat ride in the River Ganges. One of the major attractions of the city is Allen Forest Zoo. Sprawling in an area of around 190 acres, this zoo encloses the largest zoological garden area in Asia. One can spot many rarely seen animals like Asian tigers, Asiatic lions, jaguar, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, and antelopes, and more in the zoo. The city is also speckled with a number of places of religious importance like Shri Radha Krishna Temple, Jama Masjid, Habiba Masjid and J K Masjid. Jungle Water Park and Sports Village are some of the best amusement parks here, providing ample opportunities for recreation. Moti Jheel is a beautiful lake, perfect to spend leisurely evenings. Blessed with such an array of cultural and recreational attractions, this city is the ideal choice to experience Uttar Pradesh at its best. Tourists can get their hands on one of the many exciting travel packages from MakeMyTrip to explore this city conveniently.