LUCKNOW – “ The city of Nawabs “

LUCKNOW – " The city of Nawabs "

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh is a very clean and historic place to visit. Lucknow situated on the banks of the Gomti River is considered one of the best cities in India. Therefore, Lucknow has its own special impact in terms of art, beauty and literature. The impression of 'Nawabi Shano Shaukat' can be seen on the rumble of Lucknow known as the city of Nawabs. Where is this city also known as 'Shahar-A-Adab'. Anyway, the history of this city is very old. From 1775 to 1856 Lucknow was the capital of Awadh state. Its name and identity have also changed over time. It is believed that it was first named 'Lakshmanpuri', then 'Lakhanpuri' and later 'Lucknow'.

Along with this, Lucknow is the best place to visit in a short time and low budget and the 'Tehzeeb', 'Boli' and 'Simplicity' attract people here. The city of Lucknow is equipped with all kinds of facilities and Lucknow is a good place not only for sight seeing but also for catering. Here every kind of food that can be tasted like chart, samosas, kachori, kulfi, kebabs and biryani. The best thing here is that everything is available here at a lower price than other cities.

Along with this, Lucknow is also called the city of Bag and Parks. There are many good parks here, including Dr. BR Ambedkar Social Change Site, Manyavar Kanshiram Memorial, Budhvihara Shanti Upvan, Eco Garden and Janeshwara mishra park, which is the largest park in Asia is a good place to visit.

There are all kinds of markets in Lucknow for wandering and shopping, which have prominent Hazratganj, Aminabad, Nishatganj, Alambagh and Charbagh. Apart from this, the special thing of Lucknow is that chicken is not only eaten here but also worn. Yes, chikankari dresses are the specialty here. The demand for Lucknowi Chicken clothes is not only in India but also abroad. Often travelers or tourists coming to Lucknow do not forget to take chicken embroidery sarees, kurtis, kurtas from Lucknow.

TOURIST INFORMATION

SEASON FOR TRAVEL:

October to March is the best time to visit Lucknow from the point of view of tourism.

LANGUAGE:

Hindi, Urdu and English languages are spoken in Lucknow.

MAIN FESTIVAL:

Holi, Dussehra, Diwali, Jamghat, Bada Mangal Mela, Eid-ul-Juha, Eid-ul-Fitr, Lucknow Festival (Nov-Dec) etc. are prominent in the festival of Lucknow.

HOW TO GET THERE

AIR: National and international services are available from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Air Port. Which is about 15 kilometers from the center of Amausi city and connects the city to all the major Indian destinations.

RAIL: Regular convenient train services are available from major cities of the country to Lucknow. The Charbagh railway station in the heart of the city connects Lucknow to the rest of the country through an extensive rail network.

ROAD: Traveling to Lucknow by road from neighboring cities is also a good option. There are bus services from major cities of the country including Delhi, Jaipur, Bhopal. There are Charbagh, Alambagh and Kaiserbagh bus stands in Lucknow.

MAJOR TOURIST DESTINATION

Rumi Darwaza:

Rumi Darwaza is one of the historical buildings of the capital Lucknow. It is famous for its beautiful texture. 'Rumi darwaja' built on the lines of Bara Imambara of Lucknow was constructed and this door is 60 feet high and it took 2 years to get the door ready. Rumi darwaja is a classic example of Awadh architecture. In the olden times, lamps were placed in the upper part of this door, which even in the dark of night, illuminated this door with lights.

Bada Imambara:

Bada Imambara is a special religious site also known as Asif Imambara as it was built in 1783 by 'Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula' of Lucknow. It is one of the most outstanding buildings of Lucknow. The main feature of the design of this building is that it did not use iron anywhere and did not include any European style architecture. Bada Imambara is also known for its 'Labyrinth (Bhoolabhulaiya)', where there are many confusing routes which are connected to each other and it has a total of 489 doors.

Chhota Imambara:

The grand Hussainabad Imambara, also a short distance west of Rumi Darwaza, is also called Chhota Imambara. This Imambara is the creation of 'Mohammad Alishah' which was constructed in 1837. Chhota Imambara has a white dome and many towers. In addition, it has gilded mirrors, colored plaster, royal hammam, king's throne and ornate crown which beautify the interior.

Hussainabad Clock tower:

Hussainabad Clock tower is located just opposite Chhota Imambara and is just a short distance from Rumi Darwaza. The clock tower was built in 1887. The height of which is 221 feet, its construction was started by Nawab 'Naseer-ud-din' to welcome the Lieutenant Governor 'George Kauper' of 'United Provinces' before Awadh.

Lucknow Zoo:

Lucknow Zoo is located in the center of the city, which is a good place to visit and is a good place for people who like wildlife. This zoo is spread over an area of about 71.6 acres. Attractive animals and birds such as Royal Bengal Tiger, White Tiger, Lion, Gharial, Deer, Bear, Osterich can be seen in their natural habitat in the zoo.