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Knocksense Shorts | Only one from India, Kanpur ranks 11th on Happiest City Index

Surprisingly, Kanpur is the cheapest place to go of all the 40 happiest cities on the list.

Somya Agarwal

Recently, the Happiest City Index released a list of 40 cities around the world that are ideal destinations for tourists. What's interesting is that only one Indian city made it, and that city is Kanpur! Famous for its leather products, rice heritage, delicious food offerings, innovative parks, vibrant nightlife and all-in-one markets, Kanpur is slowing getting international recognition. 

Kanpur was chosen and ranked as one of the happiness cities by taking into account various measurable happiness factors like friendliest people, sunshine, life expectancy, cost of living, and weekly working hours. Here, Kanpur ranked 9th on the friendliest people category with 70.42 life expectancy and cost of living at 311.38. Surprisingly, Kanpur is the cheapest place to go of all the 40 happiest cities on the list. 

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