District · Uttar Pradesh

Farrukhabad travel guide

District in Kanpur division.

  • 1 places to visit
  • HQ Fatehgarh
  • Best time October to March

Places to visit in Farrukhabad

1 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

  1. Fatehgarh (district headquarters) Two sources

    Location: Fatehgarh · district headquarters

    Headquarters of Farrukhabad district, Kanpur division (Wikipedia).

In depth: Fatehgarh (district headquarters)

Fatehgarh is the headquarters of Farrukhabad district, in Kanpur division. The portal names Kampil (a Jain tirtha of Vimalnath) and Sankisa (a Buddhist site).

At a glance

Type
District headquarters Two sources
District formed
existed at Independence (Wikipedia lists 15 August 1947) (Wikipedia) Two sources
Division
Kanpur division (Wikipedia) Two sources
Tourism information
Little or no tourism content on the district portal as of 3 November 2026 Not yet verified

History and significance

District formed
existed at Independence (Wikipedia lists 15 August 1947) (Wikipedia) Two sources

What to see

To be documented
Sights to be collected from the district portal or a field visit.

Visiting

Timings, fees
Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified

Festivals

Diwali, Holi and local melas
Dates to confirm. Not yet verified

Visitor guidelines

  • Temples, mosques and gurdwaras set their own dress and photography rules; ASI monuments charge entry and many close one day a week (estimate).

How to reach Fatehgarh (district headquarters)

By air
Lucknow (LKO), Varanasi (VNS), Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Kanpur, Agra and Bareilly airports serve the state; nearest to confirm (estimate).
By road
Route to confirm. Not yet verified

Month by month

MonthTemp °CSunriseSunsetVerdict
JanIMD normals to add07:0317:38Cold; dense fog can delay trains and flights
FebIMD normals to add06:5018:02Good: cool, clear
MarIMD normals to add06:2318:20Good; Holi (Braj celebrations)
AprIMD normals to add05:4918:35Hot
MayIMD normals to add05:2418:52Very hot; loo winds
JunIMD normals to add05:1619:07Very hot until the monsoon
JulIMD normals to add05:2619:09Monsoon
AugIMD normals to add05:4218:51Monsoon; Janmashtami in Mathura
SepIMD normals to add05:5618:18Monsoon easing
OctIMD normals to add06:1017:44Good: Dussehra; Ramlila
NovIMD normals to add06:3217:21Best: Diwali, Dev Deepawali, Chhath
DecIMD normals to add06:5417:19Good; cold nights, fog begins

Suggested plans

One day
The headquarters and nearest listed sights.

How to reach Farrukhabad

By train
See the sources for the nearest station.
By air
See "Getting there".
By road
National and state highways; route details to confirm.
Headquarters
Fatehgarh
Coast
Landlocked

Find trains, flights, buses and tours to Farrukhabad

Best time to visit Farrukhabad

Best time
October to March (estimate).
Climate
Hot summers (April-June), monsoon July-September, cold foggy winters (estimate).

Dates to plan around in Uttar Pradesh

  • Dev Deepawali — Varanasi ghats: Kartik Purnima, November; date to confirm
  • Magh Mela — Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj: January-February; 2027 dates to confirm
  • Holi in Braj — Barsana, Nandgaon, Vrindavan (Mathura): February-March; 2027 dates to confirm
  • Taj Mahotsav — Shilpgram, Agra: February; 2027 dates to confirm
  • Deepotsav — Ayodhya: Diwali eve; date to confirm
  • Dadri Mela — Ballia: Cattle fair (district portal); dates to confirm
  • Tigri Ganga Mela — Amroha: Annual fair on the Ganga (district portal); dates to confirm

Where to stay in Farrukhabad

No stays have been verified for Farrukhabad yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.

Quick answers about Farrukhabad

What is Farrukhabad known for?

District in Kanpur division.

What is the one place not to miss in Farrukhabad?

Fatehgarh (district headquarters). Headquarters of Farrukhabad district, Kanpur division (Wikipedia).

Which is the nearest railway station to Farrukhabad?

See the sources for the nearest station.

Which is the nearest airport to Farrukhabad?

See "Getting there".

When is the best time to visit Farrukhabad?

October to March (estimate).

How many places are there to visit in Farrukhabad?

Our guide lists 1 places in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, across district headquarters.

Official links and sources