Key hubs
Kannauj airport and railway station
- Airport
- Kanpur Airport (KNU) is the nearest airport; Lucknow (LKO) is the larger alternative, about two hours by road
- Railway station
- Kannauj (KJN) on the Kanpur–Mathura section; a separate Kannauj City station also serves the town
- Getting around
- Autos, e-rickshaws and hired cars within town; a private car is needed for Tirwa and Lakh Bahosi
How to reach Kannauj by air
Kanpur Airport (KNU) is the nearest airport. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (LKO), has more services and is about two hours by road.
How to reach Kannauj by train
Kannauj (KJN) is on the Kanpur–Mathura section, with a separate Kannauj City station also serving the town. Kanpur Central is the main nearby railhead for long-distance trains.
How to reach Kannauj by road
Kannauj lies on the Grand Trunk Road corridor (NH91), with road links to Kanpur, Lucknow and Farrukhabad. Lakh Bahosi is about 38 km away via Tirwa and Indergarh on a single-lane road.
Getting around Kannauj
Autos and e-rickshaws cover the town. Hire a car with a driver for Tirwa and Lakh Bahosi, and arrange your return in advance.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kannauj
- Carry water and food if you go to Lakh Bahosi; there is no food nearby and the access road is single lane.
- Arrange a car for Tirwa and the sanctuary; local transport is limited.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.