1857 Kanpur Siege: Explore British Raj History & Uprising Against The British East India Company
Kanpur
Discover the historical significance of the 1857 Kanpur Siege, a pivotal event in British Raj history. Learn about the uprising against the British East India Company and explore the Cawnpore Siege, Wheeler's entrenchment, and All Soul's Church.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kanpur - You will be picked up from your hotel within the city center in your air-conditioned vehicle.\n\nOn this exclusively curated tour you will learn about the sequence of the uprising and you will be taken through the areas that were the focus of the siege. You will be made to understand the origins of the uprisings of 1857 and understand, how this bloody siege progressed. At the end General Havelock freed Cawnpore from the rebels but by that point hundreds had lost their lives including civilian women and children. You tour includes a break with lunch refreshments (Beverage excluded).\n\nUpon completion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel within the city center.
What's Included
- 02 bottles of mineral water
- Mutiny related reference material (hand-outs, maps, pictures)
- Lunch at a local restaurant (beverage excluded)
- Visit Wheeler’s Entrenchment, All Soul’s Church, Sati Chaura Ghat & Bibi Ghar
- Pick-up/drop-off within city center
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- A book on Indian Mutiny
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
Additional Information
Cawnpore, a notable defense outpost of the British East India Company, featured a cantonment that extended over six miles in a semicircular shape along the Ganges riverbanks. The area was filled with numerous colonial bungalows and British officer residences, each boasting well-arranged gardens peppered with forest trees. The tour provides insight into the violent rebellion against the British in the spring of 1857.
Key features:
• Details of the Siege of Cawnpore
• Book concerning the Indian Mutiny
• Wheeler’s protective structure
• All Soul’s Church
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- This is an exclusive independent tour and operates every day.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Kanpur
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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