7 nostalgic & fun ways to spend your post-Diwali days in Kanpur

Diwali might be over, but the fun doesn't have to stop just yet, right? With friends and family back in town, a little extra time on your hands and the festive mood still hanging around, there's plenty to do in Kanpur. Remember those carefree days of movie marathons, street food outings and long catch-up sessions with your gang? Well, it's time to bring some of that back! So, if you're wondering how to make the most of the days after Diwali, here are 7 fun plans around Kanpur to keep the good times rolling!

Now that all the Diwali madness is finally behind us, it's time to slow down, take a breather and plan that much-needed getaway with your friends or family. If you're already dreaming of a little break, here are some trip options worth checking out!

• Almora- Approx. 489 km

• Khajuraho- Approx. 216 km

• Ayodhya- Approx. 246 km

• Dudhwa- Approx. 344 km

This Diwali, let's bring back a little bit of that childhood nostalgia. Book your tickets for these flicks-

• Ramayana Part 1- Rave Moti Cinemas, INOX: Z Square, Devgn Cinex: Heer Palace, PVR South X Mall

• Udta Teer- INOX: Z Square

• The Cat in The Hat- INOX: Z Square

• Rajini The Jailer 2- Delite Big Screen Cinema

Diwali is that one time of the year when everyone somehow finds their way back home, which also means your long-lost friends are finally in town! And what better way to catch up on all the missed gossip than a good old cafe-hopping session? Pick your gang, plan a day out and hop between these cafes in Kanpur, from Brewn Cafe and Roasté to Kofika Cafe, Banyan Tree Cafe and Elite House Cafe. After all, there's a lot to catch up on!

Pick your favourite food trail and let the foodie in you take over! Be it the ever-busy Birhana Road, Naveen Market, Chat Chauraha or Gumti No. 5, Kanpur has plenty of spots to keep your cravings sorted. From tangy chaats and golgappas to momos, burgers and all things junk food, go on a street food spree and eat your way through the city. After all, a little food hopping is always a good idea!

And with the weather finally being a little kinder, with just the right amount of sunshine, it's the perfect excuse to plan a picnic! Pack some homemade snacks, grab your favourite people and head to places like Nana Rao Park, Eco Park, Brahmavart and Patthar Ghat, Bhitargaon Temple grounds or Brijendra Swaroop Park. A little sunshine, good food and even better company, sounds like a pretty perfect day out, doesn't it?

And just like that, the post-Diwali wedding season is here! From one shaadi function to another, your calendar is probably filling up faster than you can plan your outfits. Plus, with winters slowly setting in, it's also time to stock up on those cosy winter essentials. So, why not tick both off your list? Head to Bansmandi and Cooperganj, Naveen Market, Shivala Market, Gumti No. 5 or Swaroop Nagar for some wedding-season shopping and winter wardrobe upgrades.

If you're in the mood to do something beyond the usual food and shopping plans, take some time to explore Kanpur's history. You can join the IIT Kanpur Guided City Heritage Walk to discover old-city landmarks like Kownpore Kotwali, Arya Samaj Bhavan, Tilak Hall, Gaya Prasad Library and Kamla Tower. Alternatively, explore the city's colonial past with a walk around Phool Bagh, Kanpur Memorial Church, Nana Rao Park, Mall Road and Christ Church College. For something a little different, head to Jajmau Tila and Fort Trail, where ancient settlement ruins, old pathways and views of the Ganga make for an interesting day out.