 Kanpur,
situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, stands as one of North India's
major industrial centers with its own historical, religious and commercial
importance. It is believed to be founded by king Hindu Singh of the erstwhile
state of Sachendi. During the war of 1857, it was the headquarters of a
large Indian garrison and was called 'Cawnpore'. It still bears landmarks
of the British Raj. Today, it is essentially a commercial and industrial
center. Besides its leather industry a large number of textile, plastic
and other factories are located here. For this reason, Kanpur is also known
as, `the Manchester of the East'. Best time to visit Kanpur is October to
March.
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