Lucknow – City of Nawabs
The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow is the pride of Awadh. The city lies on the banks of Gomti River. Lucknow is home to majestic havelis and heritage monuments which were built during the Mughal and British eras. Further, the city beautifully showcases its legacy of classical music, dance and poetry. Another eccentric character of Lucknow is its ‘adab’ and ‘tehzeeb’ that refer to courteous manners. The city is also famous for its chikankari work (embroidery), jewellery and sizzling Mughlai cuisine. IndiGo offers two-way Lucknow to Kozhikode flight tickets at a low price.
Tourist attractions in Lucknow
The top tourist attractions in Lucknow are Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, British Residency, Lucknow Zoo, Dilkusha Kothi, Ambedkar Memorial Park, Clock Tower and Chattar Manzil. Bara Imambara is known to have the largest arched hallway in the world.
Top things to do in Lucknow
Visit the Bara Imambara and admire its architectural magnificence. Take a heritage tour to the Rumi Darwaza, Chhota Imambara, British Residency and Dilkusha Kothi. Go for an excursion to Lucknow Zoo. Taste the sensational Mughal delicacies like kebabs and biryani at the famous eateries in the city. Hangout at Hazratganj in the evening to get the pulse of Lucknow. Go on a visit to Aminabad to check the greatest collection of chikankari clothes, kurtas, salwar suits, sherwanis, leather shoes and bags. Step into the popular shopping malls in Lucknow such as the Phoenix United Mall, Fun Republic Mall, The Sahara Ganj Mall and the Wave Mall.
Airport in Lucknow
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow is about 15 km from the city centre. IndiGo operates more than 150 non-stop weekly flights between Lucknow and other major destinations. Catch IndiGo’s cheap flights from Lucknow to Kozhikode for a delightful trip.
- Airport address: Amausi, Lucknow – 226009 (Uttar Pradesh)
- IATA code: LKO