Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Situated on the banks of Gomti River, the city is home to majestic havelis and monuments built during the Mughal era. Lucknow delicately preserves the ethos of Awadh. The city is characterised by the courteous manners of its people, known as ‘adab’ and ‘tehzeeb’. Lucknow is also famous for chikankari work (embroidery), jewellery and scrumptious Mughlai cuisine.
Things to do in Lucknow
Visit the magnificent Bara Imambara and cherish its architectural brilliance. Further, go for a heritage tour to Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Dilkusha Kothi and the British Residency. Visit the Lucknow Zoo. Enjoy a walk at the sprawling Ambedkar Memorial Park.
Tourist attractions in Lucknow
The prominent sightseeing places in Lucknow include Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Chattar Manzil, Lucknow Zoo, Rumi Darwaza, Clock Tower, British Residency, Ambedkar Memorial Park and Dilkusha Kothi.
Places to shop in Lucknow
Aminabad is one of the oldest markets in Lucknow. Here, you will get the widest collection of chikankari clothes, kurtas, sherwanis, salwar suits and leather shoes and purses. When it comes to quality shopping, Hazratganj tops the list. The Victorian-style market is lined with leading brand outlets and trendy stores. Alambagh is the hub for gold jewellery shops in the city. Further, Chowk is a popular bazaar for perfumes, handicrafts and fancy jewellery. The famous shopping malls in Lucknow include Sahara Ganj Mall, Phoenix United Mall and Wave Mall.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Lucknow is from October to March.
Modes of transport
Lucknow Mahanagar Parivahan Sewa buses and metro railway form the mass public transport network in the city. Further, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws and private taxis serve to be the last mile connectivity means across Lucknow.
Weather in Lucknow
Lucknow observes a humid subtropical climate. The city becomes very hot during the summer season (March to June). The temperature rises to 45 degrees Celsius and above. Lucknow receives medium rainfall in monsoons (July to September). The weather in the city turns very pleasant during winters (December to February). The lowest temperature falls to 5 degrees Celsius in this period.
Airport in Lucknow
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (IATA: LKO), Lucknow is about 15 km from the city centre. IndiGo operates more than 150 non-stop weekly flights between Lucknow and other major destinations.