Lucknow Travel Guide

Lucknow in India is a historical place. From the days of the Nawabs till this day it has remained a center of political power. From the decline of the Mughal rule to the rise of the British power – Lucknow has witnessed it all. Numerous places of tourist interest are present here. Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Jama Masjid, Lucknow Residency and Rumi Darwaza are some of them.

Lucknow has a number of shopping places. From the shopping plaza at Hazrat Gunj to the Aminabad market, to the Chowk and the Nakhas (Sunday market) – choices are plenty. Lucknow is famous for its Chikan (thread work) designs. This is a fine specimen of workmanship that is manifested on clothes, mats, bed sheets, etc. The city is also famous for its jewelry and ornament shops.

In Lucknow hotels are available at varying price range. There are luxury hotels as well as budget hotels and economy hotels. M.G. Marg, Rani Laxmi Bai Marg and Gomti Nagar are some of the places where luxury hotels are available. Budget and economy hotels are available in places like Rana Pratap Marg and Charbagh. The cuisine of Lucknow is famous for its individuality. Kebabs, korma, kaliya, zarda and kulcha are some of the popular dishes Lucknow is known for.

Lucknow University is a famous seat of learning in Lucknow. It was set up during the British rule. It has a sprawling campus and a rich library. Among its faculty are some of the best talents in the field of education.

Lucknow is well connected to all the major places of India. The airport at Amausi provides links to the major cities of India through direct flights. Express and super fast trains can be boarded from Lucknow Junction and Charbagh station. Lucknow is also on the cross routes of some of the important National Highways.