Kanpur located on the banks of River Ganga, is one of the main historic cities of Uttar Pradesh. The city is famous for its leather and textile industries. It is believed that this city was founded by Raja Hindusi Singh of the Sankandi state. Kanpur’s original name was Kanhpur. With the neighboring state the rule of this town remained in the hands of the rulers of Kannauj and Kalpi and later the rulers of the Muslim rulers.

From 1773 to 1801, Nawab Alamas Ali of Awadh had a decent government here. After the Treaty of 1773, the city came under the rule of the British. Kanpur is also well-known as the “Leather city of the World”.  Some of the best places to visit in Kanpur are Nana Rao Park, Kanpur Zoo, Moti Jheel, Kanpur Museum, Valmiki Ashram, Sisamau Bazar, Buddha Park, Brahmavart Ghat, Jain Glass Temple, Kanpur Memorial Church, Phool Bagh, Bithoor and Nana Rao Park.