Also called the ‘City of Nawabs’, Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh and India’s fourteenth most populous city. It is counted amongst North India’s most prominent hubs of art and culture. Having served as the capital of the Awadh region under the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, the city is well-known for its historical heritage. Situated along the northwestern bank of the Gomti River, Lucknow is an important centre of administration, governance, education, commerce, finance, technology, culture, music, tourism and poetry.
Tourist attractions in Lucknow
The city of Lucknow is chock full of remarkable tourist attractions. Rumi Darwaza is a magnificent structure built in 1784 with immense historical significance and is an excellent example of Awadhi architecture. Bara Imambara is an iconic monument featuring striking Mughal and Awadh architecture. Chota Imambara is a stunning 19th-century complex that houses a garden, the tomb of Muhammad Ali Shah, two replicas of Taj Mahal and a water tank. The Residency, Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Ambedkar Park, Lucknow Zoo and State Museum, Constantia, Moti Mahal, Jama Masjid, Dilkusha Kothi, 1857 Memorial Museum, Kukrail Picnic Spot, Lok Kala Sangrahalaya and Hussainabad Picture Gallery are some other prominent attractions in the city.
Places to shop in Lucknow
Hazratganj, Aminabad Chowk, Alambagh, Nakhas, Yahiyaganj, Janpath Market, Latouche Road, Bhoothnath Market, Kapoorthala, Lal Bagh Market, Patrakarpuram Market, Halwasiya Market are the best destinations for street shopping in Lucknow. You can also head to the city’s various shopping malls like East End Mall, Phoenix Mall, Sahara Ganj Mall, Riverside Mall, Singapore Mall and Fun Republic Mall.
Modes of transport
Various parts of Lucknow are well-connected to each other through extensive private and public local bus networks. Apart from buses, cycle-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and app-based cab services like Ola are the commonly used modes of transport in the city.
Weather in Lucknow
With its humid subtropical climate, Lucknow experiences hot and dry summers and wet and humid monsoons. The winter season is usually cold and pleasant.
Airport in Lucknow
IndiGo offers numerous daily flights from and to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (IATA: LKO) in Lucknow. To learn more, you can check out the flight schedule available on the airline’s website (www.goindigo.in).