Kanpur to Ahmedabad

About the city:

About the city:One of Gujarat’s most popular cities, Ahmedabad effortlessly blends a rich history, with modern charm. From mosques to museums, tombs, temples, step-wells and lakes to theme parks, galleries and spas, Ahmedabad, has a lot to offer.

Airports and Railways: : The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport lies 14 kilometres away from the city. The airport caters to both domestic and international flights. Ahmedabad’s Kalupur Station is well connected to cities in Gujarat and all major cities across India like Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Jammu, Goa, Cochin, Patna and Mangalore among others.

Hotels and Restaurants: If you’re looking for a luxury stay in Ahmedabad then you can consider hotels such as Hyatt Ahmedabad, The Fern, The Pride Ahmedabad and The Ramada Ahmedabad. Popular hotels in Ahmedabad are Novotel Ahmedabad, Hotel Armoise, Country Inn and Suites by Carlson and Hotel Vibrant Palace.

Don’t forget to sample local Gujarati flavours in Ahmedabad. Dhokla, khandvi and puran poli are some of the items you must try. Savour a delicious Gujarati meal at Agashiy, where the menu changes every day. With its unlimited servings you can eat to your heart’s content.

Markets: Ahmedabad is a great place to buy traditional Gujarati handicrafts such as bandhani, mirror work fabric, jootis, oxidized jewellery and hand block printed bed sheets and table cloths. Ahmedabad Haat is a great place to shop, where you’re bound to get authentic items at a great price. The rustic interiors of the place are sure to charm you and there are also folk dancers and musicians to entertain you at the entrance.

City Transportation: Buses and auto rickshaws are a great and convenient way to get around Ahmedabad.

Must-See Places: On your Ahmedabad trip make sure you visit Thor Lake, Sabarmati Riverfront, Hathee Singh Temple, Ahmed Shah Mosque and Sabarmati Ashram. Others places of interest in the city are the Kite Museum, Swaminarayan Mandir, Bhadra Fort and ISKCON Temple.

Climate of Ahmedabad: November to February are the winter months in Ahmedabad and the best time to visit, as the weather is pleasant. March to May are summers in Ahmedabad and the temperatures tend to shoot up. June to October are the monsoon months and the temperature drops and is a great time to enjoy the city.

About the city:

The city of Kanpur, situated on the banks of the holy Ganga River, is one of the major industrial centres of India. Kanpur boasts of a rich history and is known for its century-old temples. Regular domestic flights to Kanpur are available from all major cities in India. Kanpur flights are offered by several leading airlines at varied time slots to meet requirements of different tourists.

Kanpur is considered as the biggest marketplace for textile, leather, chemicals and fertilisers in North India. In the recent past, it has seen growth in other sectors as well, such as food processing, jewellery, plastic and packaging, to name a few. Besides being an industrial hub, Kanpur is home to several tourist attractions. Some of the popular places to visit in Kanpur are the Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Jain Glass Temple, Allen Forest Zoo, Phool Bagh, Nana Rao Park to The Kanpur Memorial Church, Syed Badiuddin Zinda Shah Madar and the mound of Jajmau. While in Kanpur, shopping for leather goods in the local market is a must.

The best time to visit Kanpur is between November and February, when the weather is pleasant. To find about flights to Kanpur and to book cheap air tickets through affordable airfare deals log on to www.makemytrip.com.

Kanpur airport is one of the prominent airdromes of India. It has a well connectivity in between metro cities like Delhi and Lucknow. The major airliner flying from and towards Kanpur is the Indian airlines. The heart of Kanpur is situated at a distance of 17 km. Hotel Orient, Hotel Ashoka, Hotel Bliss, Hotel Mahadeva Regency etc. are the finest resorts near the airport of Kanpur.