India Tourism | Lucknow

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, one of the biggest states in India and is situated on the banks of the river Gomati, tributary of the Ganga. It is famous for its Gardens, Parks and unique archaeological monuments. The people of Lucknow are known for exquisite charm, courtesy and flair of the Urdu language.

Altitude: 123 metres (403 ft. above sea level)
Climate (°C):
Summer: Max 36.6, Min 25
Winter: Max 21.1, Min 11.1
Rainfall: 44 cms (June-Sept).
Best Season: October to March.

How to get there

	Air: Lucknow is connected to Calcutta, Patna, Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay) by Indian Airlines. Vayudoot services also connects Lucknow with Delhi.
	Rail: Lucknow, on the Northern and North-Eastern Railway, is directly connected with Kolkata (Calcutta) and all other main places in India.
	Road: Lucknow is connected by road with Agra (314 kms), Allahabad (225 kms), Kolkata (Calcutta) (985 kms), Corbett National Park (280 kms), Delhi (514 kms), Kanpur (79 kms), Varanasi (314 kms) etc.
	Local Transport: Taxis, buses, cycle, rickshaws, tempo service available.

Places of Interest

Residency
Bada Imam Bara
Rumi Darwaza
Hussainabad
Clock Tower
Shah Nazar Zoo
State Museum
Macchi Bhawan
Khurshid Mahal
Botanical Gardens
Picture Gallery

Excursions

Chinhat Lake (13 kms)
Kukrail Picnic Spot (15 kms)
Nawab Ganj Bird Sanctuary (40 kms)
Nimsar (102 kms)
Dudwa National Park (60 kms)
Golaknath Temple (171 kms)

Ayodhya, a religious place, is directly connected by regular bus services with Lucknow (141 kms)

What to see

Hanumangarh
Janmasthan
Kanak Bhawan
Jain Temple
Treta-ke-Thakur
Mani-Parvat Nageshwar Nath Temple
Amawan Temple
Tulshi Chaura
Tulshi Smarak
Brahma Kund

The Region

Uttar Pradesh | Agra | Lucknow | Allahabad | Varanasi