Kannauj
India · Uttar PradeshIN
City in Uttar Pradesh, India
Kannauj is an ancient city, administrative headquarters and a municipal board or Nagar Palika Parishad in Kannauj district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 113 km (71 mi) from Etawah, 93 km (58 mi) from Kanpur, 129 km (81 mi) from Lucknow. The city's name is an evolved form of the classical name Kanyakubja. During the ancient Vedic period, it was the capital city of the Panchala Kingdom during the reign of king Vajrayudha. In the medieval era, it formed the core of the Kingdom of Kannauj and was ruled by multiple successive royal families.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 84,862
- Coordinates
- 27.055, 79.919
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 139 m
Overview of Kannauj
Located in Uttar Pradesh, India, Kannauj is best described as a mid-sized city. Population figures land around 84,862. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature.
Things to do in Kannauj
Nature in Kannauj
(1)For nature, expect Rivers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kannauj.
Getting there & around
Kannauj is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Kannauj that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kannauj known for?
- Kannauj is mainly a destination for nature, set in Uttar Pradesh, India with around 84,862 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Kannauj?
- You can plan around Rivers in Kannauj. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Kannauj located?
- Administratively, Kannauj sits in Uttar Pradesh, India — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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