Lucknow
Popularly called the ‘Happy City’, Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and is widely known for its great hospitality. Situated on the Gomti River, this city was historically known as ‘Lakhanpur’ and was the capital of Awadh Pradesh. Apart from being known as the ‘Golden City of the East’ because of its old-world charm, Lucknow is also known as a modern city because of its great infrastructure which includes wide roads, high-rise skyline, large residential areas and vibrant shopping complexes.
Things to do in Lucknow
Travellers can do many things while visiting Lucknow. They can visit the Prince of Wales Zoological Park where they can spot animals of different species and also take a toy train ride inside the zoo. Travellers can also visit the Moti Mahal which is situated on the banks of the River Gomti and is a great place for bird watching. Tourists who like to witness beautiful architecture can visit the Rumi Darwaza which is a 60-feet high entrance and showcases Awadhi style architecture.
Tourist attractions in Lucknow
Lucknow is highly popular for its tourist attractions. The Bara Imambara was built in 1784 by Nawab of Awadh Asif-ud-Daula and is known to have the largest hall in Asia. Inspired by London’s Big Ben, the Husainabad Clock Tower is considered to be one of the tallest clock towers in the country and was built in 1881. Inspired by London’s Hyde Park, the man-made Janeshwar Mishra Park is another great tourist spot which is considered to be one of the largest parks in Asia.
Places to shop in Lucknow
Lucknow is home to many shopping places. The Hazratganj Market serves the city of Lucknow as a central shopping area. The Lucknow Chowk Market is one of the oldest markets in North India and is home to clothing streets and food streets. The Amniabad Market is famous for clothes, footwear and books.
Best time to visit Lucknow
The suitable time to visit Lucknow is during winters between October and March.
Modes of transport
Buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are the common modes of transport in Lucknow. To travel short distances, travellers can also choose cycle-rickshaws.
Weather in Lucknow
Lucknow gets normal rainfall in monsoons. The weather gets extremely hot in the summer season. During the wintertime, the weather gets cold and pleasant.
Airport in Lucknow
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (IATA: LKO) serves the city of Lucknow. To know more information, visit www.goindigo.in.