Kanpur was formerly known as Cawnpore and is considered to be one of the oldest cities in the northern part of India with a strong influence on industry. Being an ancient city, it goes without saying that Kanpur has old world charm complete with magnificent monuments and historic gardens. As an industry-based city, it is accustomed to its own hustle and bustle. However, being located near the sacred Ganges River, it is also considered a place of tranquility, where people travel to find some tranquility. Kanpur is a tourist destination famous for its strategic location. It is located between the 2 sacred rivers: Ganga and Yamuna. It is also famous for its thriving leather, textile and engineering industry which has prevailed for decades. Furthermore, Kanpur is famous for being home to the prestigious educational institute called IIT Kanpur. Indeed, one can easily present the city as having the best of all worlds: a bit of history, religion, education and industry. As a result, there are various tourist destinations ranging from gardens, to zoos, to forts that tourists can visit. That's not all; Adjacent places of Kanpur like Jajmau and Bithoor are also known to have mythological importance. In terms of history, one can understand the importance of Kanpur from the fact that the revolt of 1857 started from this place. What are the things to do in Kanpur? As a tourist destination, a couple of days are enough to cover all the things to see in Kanpur. Being primarily an industrial center, it goes without saying that it is filled with various industries. As a tourist there are some places you must see like the JK Temple and the famous Jain Temple made with glass. If you are historically minded,......middle of paper......as a centuries-old purveyor because of the variety of food available. Be it a Muslim, Hindu, Christian or Jain delicacy, everything is available across the city and at cheap and affordable prices. Local shopping availableShopping experiences in Kanpur have always been a positive topic of conversation. PPN Market, Naveen Market, Arya Nagar, Mall Road, Tilak Nagar, Swaroop Nagar and Gumti no 5. The markets are the most popular markets in the city. They are rich in clothing, food and crafts. Kanpur is well known for its women's clothing market and artistic handicraft works. Another important industry in Kanpur is the leather goods market. Leather products are available in various shapes and sizes and in mixed and pure quality across the city. Leather products are incredibly cheap, convenient and worth the expense at the same time.