About Lucknow
The graceful city of Lucknow is referred to as the city of Nawabs, as it was once home to the royal family of Awadh. Currently the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow still retains the grace and charm associated with the glorious past of Lucknow. The cultural mark of the royalty can still be seen, especially in the cuisine of the city, and also with the remnants of various monuments. Lucknow has developed as an important commercial centre in Uttar Pradesh with flourishing automotive industries, embroidery, and furniture industries. The city exudes the wonders of modernity along with traditional aspects which add to the charm of the city.
Tourist attractions in Lucknow
- Lucknow is home to the largest arched hall in the world. The Bara Imambara used to be the assembly hall of the erstwhile royalty, and now this great architectural beauty is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. The Chota Imambara is also situated beside the Bara Imambara. Visitors can get to know quite a lot about the history of Lucknow with a trip to this place.
- The Clock Tower of Lucknow is situated very close to the Bara Imambara and another heritage architectural icon of the city.
- The British Residency at Lucknow is a place of great historical and cultural importance as it bears testimony to the famous Mutiny of 1857, against the British colonial rule. The building is a museum which holds several artefacts and paintings. There is a church ruin alongside a cemetery inside the campus. A light and sound show at this place is a very insightful way to experience Lucknow.
- Rumi Darwaza is a great Indo-Islamic architectural icon which is a gateway modelled after Sublime Port in Istanbul.
Things to do in Lucknow
Lucknow is a place which will excite any history buff. The months of November and December are a great time to visit Lucknow, due to the occurrence of the Lucknow festival, which celebrates the art and cultural traditions of the city with great pomp. Visit the Hazratganj market or the Aminabad market to shop for lovely textiles. Lucknow is also very famous for the Awadhi cuisine which attracts foodies from across the country. Visit the famous ‘Tunday Kababi’ to enjoy the heavenly food that Lucknow has to offer.
Airport in Lucknow
The airport at Lucknow is called the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. It is a very busy airport and the largest airport in the state of Uttar Pradesh. IndiGo operates daily flights to and from this well maintained airport.
Airport Address- Amausi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - 226009
Airport IATA code- LKO
Agra to Lucknow flight information
The flights on the route from Agra to Lucknow fly daily. There are both connecting flights as well as non-stop flights. The non-stop flight from Agra to Lucknow is only 1 hour and 20 minutes long. The connecting flight is 7 hours and 20 minute long which also includes a layover time of 2 hours and 10 minutes.
Lucrative deals and offers on Agra to LucknowIndiGo flights
IndiGo has great offers on domestic flights which can help you avail Agra to Lucknow lowest airfare. There are great discounts which can be availed on flight bookings when booked directly from the IndiGo official website. Bookings can also be done through the mobile application to avail these offers.
There are also add-ons offered by the airline, which can help a passenger customise comfort needs for the air travel. Add-on services like the 6E Tiffin let a passenger pre-book meals for a flight. Add-on services like 6E Prime, let a passenger choose a preferred seat for a flight, book a meal and also avail priority services for baggage at airports.
Book Lucknow to Agra flight tickets beforehand to enjoy a hassle-free trip back to Agra. You can also book round trip tickets and book tickets for Lucknow to Agra flights while booking flights to Lucknow itself. This helps plan your trip and also save on the total flight booking costs.