Built with a fusion of Indo-Islamic architecture with a colonial touch, the skyline of Lucknow encompasses a multitude of domes, arches and minarets. Fly from Dehradun to Lucknow with IndiGo, and drift off into an eighteenth-century setting amidst the Nawabs of ‘Oudh’.
Things to do in Lucknow:
Heritage Walk: Organised by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, this walk leads you to the city’s famous architectural marvels, followed by a stroll through some tiny alleys to get a taste of some of the local tidbits.
Rumi Darwaza: Modelled after a gateway in Istanbul, the Rumi Darwaza scales a height over 60 feet tall. This Persian-Influenced monument was formerly the entrance to a palace that has been demolished since.
Tourist attractions in Lucknow :
Bara Imambara: This mosque was built in the eighteenth century, with over a thousand interconnected passageways. There are several historical legends entwined with this Nawabi style monument, making it the most popular tourist destination in Lucknow.
British Residency: The former residence of the British Resident General is now partly in ruins after the building was damaged during a siege during the Indian Rebellion. Attend the light and sound show that takes place in the complex every evening.
Places to shop in Lucknow:
Hazratganj is the busiest shopping district in the city, with both street stalls and multi-storeyed shopping malls. The world-famous Lucknowi embroidery style ‘Chikankari’ is available in a variety of designs and patterns. Naza Market, famous for electronic goods, is also a part of the larger Hazratganj. There are a number of restaurants and movie theatres in the neighbourhood.
Best time to visit Lucknow:
The best time to visit Lucknow is during the months of October to March when the weather renders itself extremely pleasant to visit the monuments and explore the city.
Modes of transport in Lucknow:
As in all Indian metropolitan cities, Lucknow is well-connected with its local bus and local train services. For shorter distances, auto rickshaws and the older cycle rickshaws are also available. Pre-booked taxis are fairly easy to hail and are available at an affordable cost.
Weather in Lucknow:
Due to its location on a higher altitude, Lucknow enjoys a temperate warm climate. Summers are characterised by hot and dry winds, with frequent thunderstorms towards the end of summer. During winter months, temperatures drop as low as 5-degree Celsius.
Airports in Lucknow:
The Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport is located at a distance of 13km from the centre of the city. There are two passenger terminals for domestic and international flights respectively. IndiGo operates regular flights from Lucknow to Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata and Jaipur.
Address : Kanpur Rd, Amausi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - 226009
IATA Code : LKO