Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. It is a modern city with well-organised residential areas, massive corporate buildings and nicely designed shopping places. This city is popularly called ‘Happy City’ as the majority of the people have been living a good life in this city. Lucknow is also called as the ‘City of Tehzeeb’ as the people of Lucknow are also known for their good etiquettes and generosity.
Things to do in Lucknow
There are many things to do in Lucknow. People who like to witness ancient architecture can visit the prehistoric stepwell Shahi Baoli, which features stucco ornamentation design and was constructed with Lakhori bricks and plastering material. They can also visit the Rumi Darwaza, where they will get to see different architectural styles on stone carved flowers. People can also visit the Janeshwar Mishra Park which is Asia’s largest park.
Tourist attractions in Lucknow
There are several tourist attractions in Lucknow. The Ambedkar Memorial Park is a great place for tourists as it comprises large statues of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, 62 elephants and some public figures. The Bara Imambara is a great monument that showcases Mughal architecture and comprises a maze with 1024 ways to get inside and only two ways to get outside. The Chota Imambara is also a great tourist attraction, which was built in 1838 by Muhammad Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Awadh.
Places to shop in Lucknow
Lucknow has several places for shopping such as Janpath Market, Yahiyaganj Market and Alambagh Market. Shoppers interested in buying clothes can shop for clothes with Chikankaari embroidery at Hazratganj Market. They can also shop for clothes with Zardozi embroidery from the 200-year-old Nakhas Market.
Best time to visit Lucknow
The perfect time to visit Lucknow is during the winter season between October and March.
Modes of transport
Auto-rickshaws, buses and taxis are some of the common modes of transport in Lucknow. Travellers can also choose cycle-rickshaws to travel shorter distances.
Weather in Lucknow
The weather in Lucknow during the summer season remains extremely hot. During the winter season, the weather is pleasant and cool. The weather remains moderate during the monsoon season.
Airport in Lucknow
All flights of Lucknow operate from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (IATA: LKO). To get more information, tourists can check out www.goindigo.in.