Kannauj Travel Guide: 7 Places to Visit, How to Reach & Best Time

Places to visit in Kannauj

7 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

Kannauj (district headquarters) Two sources

Location: Kannauj · district headquarters

Headquarters of Kannauj district, Kanpur division (Wikipedia).

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Temples and shrines 4

Annapurna Temple Official source

Location: to confirm

Annapurna Temple is another famous temple of kannauj district. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

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Gauri Shankar Temple Official source

Location: to confirm

Gauri Shankar Temple of Kannauj is most famous and religious temple. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

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Mehndi Ghat Official source

Location: to confirm

Mehndi Ghat now known as Mahadevi Ghat, is located on the banks of the Ganga River in Kannauj and holds significant cultural and literary importance. (district portal)

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RamJanki Temple Official source

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Ram Janki Mandir in Gursahaiganj, Kannauj, is a significant religious site dedicated to Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. (district portal)

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Parks, lakes and wildlife 1

Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary Official source

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Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary is located near Lakhbasohi village in Kannauj District of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1989 it is one of largest bird sanctuaries in India spread in areas of 80 sq. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

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Museums and culture 1

Archaeological Museum Official source

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Archaeological Museum of Kannauj have vast variety of clayey idols which proves that at ancient time Kannauj was famous for art and culture like Mathura, Kashi and Kaushambi. Right from Maurya age it was a fully developed locality. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

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In depth: Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary

The district portal's listing for Kannauj includes Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary. Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary is located near Lakhbasohi village in Kannauj District of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1989 it is one of largest bird sanctuaries in India spread in areas of 80 sq. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

At a glance

Type: Parks, lakes and wildlife Official source
Source: District portal Official source

History and significance

District formed: 18 September 1997 (Wikipedia) Two sources

What to see

Annapurna Temple: Annapurna Temple is another famous temple of kannauj district. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)
Gauri Shankar Temple: Gauri Shankar Temple of Kannauj is most famous and religious temple. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)
Mehndi Ghat: Mehndi Ghat now known as Mahadevi Ghat, is located on the banks of the Ganga River in Kannauj and holds significant cultural and literary importance. (district portal)
Archaeological Museum: Archaeological Museum of Kannauj have vast variety of clayey idols which proves that at ancient time Kannauj was famous for art and culture like Mathura, Kashi and Kaushambi. Right from Maurya age it was a fully developed locality. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)
RamJanki Temple: Ram Janki Mandir in Gursahaiganj, Kannauj, is a significant religious site dedicated to Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. (district portal)

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 Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary

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

Month	Temp °C	Sunrise	Sunset	Verdict
Jan	IMD normals to add	07:01	17:37	Cold; dense fog can delay trains and flights
Feb	IMD normals to add	06:48	18:01	Good: cool, clear
Mar	IMD normals to add	06:21	18:19	Good; Holi (Braj celebrations)
Apr	IMD normals to add	05:47	18:34	Hot
May	IMD normals to add	05:23	18:50	Very hot; loo winds
Jun	IMD normals to add	05:15	19:05	Very hot until the monsoon
Jul	IMD normals to add	05:25	19:07	Monsoon
Aug	IMD normals to add	05:41	18:49	Monsoon; Janmashtami in Mathura
Sep	IMD normals to add	05:55	18:17	Monsoon easing
Oct	IMD normals to add	06:09	17:43	Good: Dussehra; Ramlila
Nov	IMD normals to add	06:30	17:20	Best: Diwali, Dev Deepawali, Chhath
Dec	IMD normals to add	06:52	17:19	Good; cold nights, fog begins

Suggested plans

One or two days: Annapurna Temple, Gauri Shankar Temple, Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary, Mehndi Ghat.

How to reach Kannauj

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: Kannauj
Coast: Landlocked

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Best time to visit Kannauj

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 Kannauj

Rahi Tourist Bungalow Official source

Kannauj

UPSTDC (UP Tourism) unit; amenities listed: High-Speed WiFi, Free Parking, Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, Room Service, Air Conditioned Rooms, Comfortable Accommodation. No tariff shown on the city page on 3 November 2026; check rates when booking

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Quick answers about Kannauj

What is Kannauj known for?

District in Kanpur division.

What is the one place not to miss in Kannauj?

Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary. Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary is located near Lakhbasohi village in Kannauj District of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1989 it is one of largest bird sanctuaries in India spread in areas of 80 sq. (district portal; wording is the portal's own claim)

Which is the nearest railway station to Kannauj?

See the sources for the nearest station.

Which is the nearest airport to Kannauj?

See "Getting there".

When is the best time to visit Kannauj?

October to March (estimate).

How many places are there to visit in Kannauj?

Our guide lists 7 places in Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh, across district headquarters, temples and shrines, parks, lakes and wildlife, museums and culture.

Kannauj travel guide