Overview
Cawnpore was an important defense garrison of the British East India Company. The Cawnpore Cantonment was spread over an extent of six miles, in a semicircular form, along the banks of the river Ganges. Hundreds of colonial bungalows, residences of British officers, standing amidst well laid out gardens, interspersed with forest trees. The tour informs and details the brutal uprising against the British in the spring of 1857.
Highlights:-
• Cawnpore Siege details
• Book on the Indian Mutiny
• Wheeler’s entrenchment
• All Soul’s Church
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
02 bottles of mineral water.
Mutiny related reference material shown during the drive (hand-outs, maps and pictures)
Lunch at a local restaurant. (Beverage Excluded)
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
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
What to expect
You will be picked up from your hotel within the city center in your air-conditioned vehicle.
On 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).
Upon completion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel within the city center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Revisiting The 1857 Siege Of Kanpur
Can I cancel Revisiting The 1857 Siege Of Kanpur for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- 02 bottles of mineral water.
- Mutiny related reference material shown during the drive (hand-outs, maps and pictures)
- Lunch at a local restaurant. (Beverage Excluded)
- 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.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by SITA World Tours
