Excursions around Kanpur are no less interesting than
the city itself. Almost all these excursion spots are within 100
kilometers from the town and therefore are a single day destination.
Musanagar is an important town in the region. The town is famous for
excavation works done to unearth the remains of Indus Valley
Civilization. Apart from that there are quite a few temples there that
have religious importance. Following are some of the other excursion
destinations around Kanpur: -
Bithoor
Bithoor is an important religious and historical town that is situated
22 kilometers from the city of Kanpur. Bithoor that is situated on
Kannauj Road is a tranquil spot, suffused with historical and religious
significance. Situated on banks of Ganges, Bithoor' s glorious past is
wrapped in legends and fables. According to Hindu mythology, Bithoor was
chosen by lord Brahma, the Creator, as his abode after the destruction
of the Universe. It was also here that the great saint Valmiki meditated
and wrote the Ramayana. Also, it was here that the legendary child,
Dhruva, meditated and received the blessing of Gods.
Kannauj
Kannauj is a historic town that is situated on the banks of Ganges. The
town has remained in prominence for most of the ancient and medieval
period. The city rose to prominence during the reign of Harshavardhana
who is counted among the most illustrious rulers in India. It was in the
mid 7th century that Kannauj was named the capital city of
Harshavardhana. The then kingdom of Harshavardhana included the entire
region between the rivers Sutlej and Narmada and eastern Bengal.
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