Kanpur is the industrial capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the main industrial centers of the state. The city stands out for its various industries, being an important center for textiles, leather, electronics, computers, automobiles, and chemical products. The growth of all these industries has greatly improved the infrastructure of the city.

The city’s climate is quite similar to New Delhi with hot summers and short winters. Dust storms are common here. It has weather extremes as the temperature reaches up to 48 degrees Celsius in summer and drops to 0 degrees Celsius in winter. Therefore, it is best for tourists to avoid both the extreme winter months and the hot summer months.

There is a domestic airport at Kanpur but the service is limited to very few cities in India. Some flights operate from here to Delhi and Kolkata, but many travelers use the airport in the neighboring city of Lucknow. But Kanpur has a well-developed railway station and is located on the rail link from Kolkata to New Delhi and many major trains pass through this city. Some of the railway stations in Kanpur are Kanpur Central, Kanpur Anwarganj, Panki, Rawatpur and Govind Puri.

National highways NH 2, NH 25, NH 91 and NH 86 pass through the city. Jhkarkati Bus Station is the important bus terminus here. City buses are run by UPSRTC under JNNURM. Auto rickshaws and bicycle rickshaws meet the needs of local transportation. Tempos called Vikram and private taxis are also used for transportation within the city.

Some of the places of interest in Kanpur are Gautam Buddha Park, Ganga Barrage, Allen Forest Zoo, Nana Rao Park, Massacre Ghat, Bithoor, Jama Masjid, Indian Institute of Technology, Mickey House, Jungle Water Park and Sports Village. Many migratory birds and residential birds are found in the city. Lots of peacocks and nilgai are especially seen in the IIT campus. The largest zoological garden by area in Asia is located in Kanpur. Kanpur Zoo provides a natural habitat for the animals.

Shopping enthusiasts can visit Naveen Market, PPN Market, Mall Road, Swaroop Nagar and Tilak Nagar. Kanpur is famous for its leather goods which are abundantly available on Meston Road. For dresses you have to visit Sisamau an Kayasthana Road.

Kanpur could be said to be a chaat lover’s paradise as numerous chaat shops are found in every corner of the city serving pani puri, bhel puri, alu tikki, dahi chat and similar items. The Arya Nagar is the popular food junction where you can get anything from egg rolls to ice creams to burgers to biryanis. If you want to eat at the multi-cuisine restaurants in Kanpur, you must visit the mall road, Civil Lines and Sarvodaya Nagar.

Hotels in Kanpur are concentrated around Mall Road and GT Road. There are many luxury and economy class hotels in these places. A good Kanpur travel guide could help you in choosing the right choice of Kanpur hotels and restaurants.