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Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, known as IIT Kanpur or IITK, is an institute of national importance established by the Government of India in 1959. It is one of the first Indian Institutes of Technology and was set up with assistance from a consortium of nine U.S. universities under the Kanpur Indo-American Programme (KIAP). The institution initially operated from a temporary campus before moving to its permanent campus, which spans around 1055 acres, in Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. IIT Kanpur is renowned for its excellence in education and research, particularly in engineering, science, and technology.

How to Reach IIT Kanpur

Arrival by Air: Kanpur is mostly served by the airport of the city of Lucknow and is about 1 hour and 45 minutes drive from IIT Kanpur. Prepaid taxis/Ola/Uber are available. The one way fare is about Rs 2500.

However, Kanpur Airport is also operational, and it is located around 22 km away from IIT Kanpur. Travelers have the option to avail prepaid taxi/auto through popular services such as Ola or Uber.The one-way fare for these transport options is approximately Rs 500.

Arrival by Train: IIT Kanpur is located at a distance of about 16 kilometers from the Kanpur Central Railway Station. It is possible to hire taxis (about Rs. 350) and auto rickshaws (about Rs.220) to IITK from the station. It takes about 40 minutes to an hour to drive from Kanpur Central railway station to IIT Kanpur.

The detailed access to important locations and route map of IIT Kanpur is provided below.

Important Links

Website of IIT Kanpur: https://www.iitk.ac.in

Weather in Kanpur: https://www.accuweather.com/en/in/kanpur/206679/weather-forecast/206679