Bird Sanctuary
Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary on the Kanpur Lucknow highway, renamed in 2015, with lake habitat, migratory birds, deer park, watchtowers and boating.
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Unnao
Uttar Pradesh District Guide
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Unnao District Guide
Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh has its headquarters at Unnao. This guide covers important heritage, religious, natural, market and local culture places useful for a production travel website.
Ancient Period
Kosala, Awadh and early sites
Unnao district history states that the area formed part of ancient Kosala and later Awadh, with ancient remains across several sites.
Early Medieval Memory
Hiuen Tsang, Navadevakula and Bangarmau
The official history links the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang route with Na fo ti po ku lo, identified by some scholars near Bangarmau as Nawal, Aundha Khera or Lauta Shahr.
Awadh Administration
Purwa, Baiswara and Unnao municipality
After the annexation of Awadh, district Purwa came into existence and headquarters later shifted to Unnao. In 1869 the district took its present form and Unnao town became a municipality.
Craft and Industry
Zari Zardozi, leather and textile identity
ODOP identifies Zari Zardozi as the district product, while official district produce material notes tanning and leather as major industries along with textile and handloom activity.
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The places you’ll remember.
Historic Village
Badarqa Harbans
Village near Achalganj founded in 1643 by Raja Harbans, noted for an old picturesque house, gateway ornamentation and remains linked with Awadh building history.
Ganga Pilgrimage
Baksar and Nageshwar Nath Mahadev
Ganga bank village about 51 km south east of Unnao, associated with Bakeshwar or Nageshwar Nath Mahadev, Raja Ram Bakhsh Singh and Kartik Purnima bathing fair.
Devi Temple
Kushahri Devi Temple
Temple dedicated to Maa Kushahri Devi, worshipped as a Durga or Shakti form and visited by devotees seeking blessings for health, prosperity and family well being.
Sacred Kund
Maa Janki Kund Pariyar
Peaceful religious place at Pariyar village near the Ganga river, listed by the district among places of interest.
Shiva Temple
Sahastralingeshwar Temple
Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Sahastralingeshwar, meaning thousand Shivlings, listed in the district places of interest.
Ancient Site
Aundha Khera and Nawal Ancient Site
Ancient site near Bangarmau identified by some scholars with Nawal or Navadevakula from the Hiuen Tsang account, with remains and old dargah memory.
Archaeological Site
Sanchankot Sujankot Ramkot
Important ancient site in Ramkot village of Bangarmau area, noted by district history as perhaps the most important ancient site of Unnao.
Craft
Unnao Zari Zardozi Cluster
ODOP product of Unnao, using metal embroidery with gold and silver toned threads, pearls and stones. It remains a major artisan cluster in the district.
Industrial Heritage
Leather and Tanning Industry
District produce page identifies tanning as the biggest industry in Unnao and notes the district for leather goods along with textile and related industries.
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Food of Unnao
Unnao is known for Awadhi food, kachori and sweets. Local markets and pilgrimage routes usually offer regional Uttar Pradesh flavours along with North Indian meals.
Baksar
Khusli of Baksar
Official district culinary page identifies Khusli of Baksar as a famous dessert and snack, useful with the Baksar Ganga pilgrimage stop.
Chakalwansi Chauraha
Kala Jamuns
Kala Jamuns of Chakalwansi Chauraha are listed by the district as a famous Unnao dessert and snack.
Kachaudi Gali, Unnao
Kachaudi Gali Samosa
The district culinary page notes Unnao for samosas of Kachaudi Gali, a quick city snack for visitors.
Kanpur Lucknow highway and Unnao city
Highway Thali and Tea Snacks
Travellers between Kanpur, Lucknow and Unnao can rely on vegetarian thali, tea, pakori, poori sabzi and sweets along the highway and town markets.
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A LITTLE PLANNING GOES A LONG WAY
Before you set off.
October to March is usually the best time for sightseeing, temples, markets and heritage walks. Avoid peak summer afternoons.
November to February · 18-27 C
Winter
Best season for Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Baksar, Badarqa Harbans, Ganga side walks and craft shopping. Morning fog is possible on highways.
March to June · 34-43 C
Summer
Hot plains weather between Kanpur and Lucknow. Keep sanctuary and temple visits short in the afternoon and prefer early starts.
Late June to September · 29-35 C
Monsoon
The Ganga and Sai river belts become humid, with possible waterlogging. Be careful around riverbanks, kunds and village roads.
By Road
Kanpur Lucknow highway and links to Rae Bareli side
By Train
Unnao Junction
By Air
Kanpur and Lucknow airports
Local Movement
Nawabganj, Baksar, Pariyar and Bangarmau circuit