Kanpur, an industrial city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, was once known as the Manchester of India for its textile mills. Today, the city is a center of the country’s leather industry. Kanpur is also home to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, one of the top engineering schools in the country. The city is situated on the banks of the Ganges River, and its pollution-choked waters have made it a symbol of India’s environmental woes. Kanpur is a major railway junction and a commercial center, and its chaotic streets are a bewildering mix of Hindu and Muslim cultures.
Average temperatures during the day in Kanpur.
