Bithoor or Bithur is a town in Kanpur district, 23.4 kilometres (14.5 mi) by road north of the centre of Kanpur city, in Uttar Pradesh, India. Bithoor is situated on the right bank of the River Ganges, and is a centre of Hindu pilgrimage. Bithoor is also the centre for War of Independence of 1857 as Nana Sahib, a popular freedom fighter who was based there. The city is enlisted as a municipality of Kanpur metropolitan area.
Brahmavart Ghat Picture taken on Shivaratri day shows the pilgrims about to start their two-day austerity trek.
Nana Sahib memorial at Bithoor, which previously had their fort
A temple of goddess Sita in Bithoor, where according to mythology, she left for her heavenly abode by entering into the earth.
An old minaret built by the Peshwa of Bithoor Baji Rao II
Kanpur Nagar district, meaning Urban Kanpur District is one of the districts of the Uttar Pradesh state of India. It is a part of Kanpur division and its district headquarters is Kanpur. Kanpur was formerly spelled Cawnpore.
Image: Kanpur Central Railway Station Building (Cant Side View)
Image: Iitkanpur central library
Image: Sunset in Kaitha village
Image: Nana Sahib Statue at Bithhor, Kanpur