| States of
India-Uttar
Pradesh-
Lucknow |
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Introduction :
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Lucknow is a city synonymous with the Nawabi Culture. The imperialistic
splendor and magnificence of the Nawabi Era has been glorified and
eulogized down the ages by writers, poets and historians alike. 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. In
the approximate centre of Uttar Pradesh, 516km east of Delhi, the state
capital LUCKNOW is best remembered for the ordeal of its British
residents during the five-month siege of 1857. Today, Lucknow's
fading nineteenth-century monuments bear the scars of the fighting, and
of the destruction wreaked by the British army when they regained
control. Lucknow is associated with its legendary hospitality, leisurely
moods of life, world-renowned cuisine and exquisite Sham-e-Avadh. It is
famous for its Gardens, Parks and unique archaeological monuments.
Lucknow is associated with its legendary hospitality, leisurely moods of
life, fabled edifices steeped in history, world-renowned cuisine and
exquisite Sham-e-Avadh. |
| Altitude |
403 ft. above sea level |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 36.6 °C, Min 25 °C.
Winter : Max 21.1°C, Min 11.1 °C. |
| Language |
Bengali, English, Hindi |
| STD Code |
0522 |
| Rainfall |
44 cms . |
| Best Time to Visit |
October to March |
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How to get there :
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Air: Lucknow is well connected to Calcutta, Patna, Delhi, Bombay.
Rail: Well connected with all major towns.
Road: Agra- 314 kms, Allahabad- 225 kms, Calcutta- 985 kms, Corbett
National Park- 280 kms, Delhi- 514 kms, Kanpur- 79 kms, Varanasi- 314 kms. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Hussainabad Imambara |
Bara Imambara |
Jama Masjid |
Rumi Darwaza |
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Shah Najaf Imambara |
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Excursion : |
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Ayodhya |
Dudhwa National Park |
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Shopping : |
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Lucknow is famous for its cotton textiles and chikenkaari work. Lucknow's
perfumes are famous too. Aminabad, Chowk, Hazratganj and Janpath are the
main markets here. If one like non-veg dishes then one can enjoy rich
delicacies on street side shops (Shikawat near Gymkhana Club and Tunde ke
kebab in Chowk are two well known shops. |
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