About Lucknow
Being the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow flourishes with historic significance that is represented in its royal architecture, rich cultural heritage and beautiful gardens. The city finds its cultural influences from Persian Nawabs that lived here in ancient times and still hold an important impact on the city’s appearance and lifestyle.
Tourist attractions in Lucknow
The top tourist attractions in Lucknow are monuments like Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, British Residency, and Rumi Darwaza. The city also offers sightseeing spots like Jama Masjid, Ambedkar Memorial Park, Marine Drive, Moti Mahal Palace, Firangi Mahal, Dikusha Kothi, Janeshwar Mishra Park, Husainabad Clock Tower, Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Mankameshwar Mandir, and Gautam Buddha Park. The Lucknow wild zoo and bird sanctuary share a glimpse of the flora and fauna of the city.
Things to do in Lucknow
The tourists can visit the popular monuments in the city like Jama Masjid, Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza or spend time sightseeing at Moti Mahal Palace, Firangi Mahal, Ambedkar Memorial Park, Husainabad Clock Tower or plan a family picnic at Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Gautam Buddha Park, Marine Drive, Janeshwar Mishra Park or go on a shopping spree at Hazratganj Market, Aminabad, and Lucknow Chowk. They can also visit Lucknow zoo and explore the wildlife available in the city. A must-try activity while visiting Lucknow is trying the luxurious Mughlai cuisine like kebabs available as street food.
Airport in Lucknow
The international airport in Lucknow is the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport located in Amausi area. The airport was renamed in 2008 from Amausi airport to its present name in honour of the fifth Prime Minister of India.
- Airport address: Amausi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226009
- Airport IATA code: LKO