Lucknow city is popularly known as the 'the city of Nawabs'. Situated on the banks of the river Gomti, it dates back to the time of the Suryavanshi dynasty. Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, was founded by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. In the olden times, it served as the capital of the nawabs of Awadh and it is one of the reasons why it is also called as the city of the Nawabs. The era of the Nawabs bestowed Lucknow with the courteous culture as well as mouthwatering delicacies for which it is famous today. Travel to Lucknow with us to find more information on this interesting city!

Even after witnessing tremendous modernization, Lucknow has managed to retain its age-old charm and glory. The warmth, the hospitality and the formality of the city have still not been lost. The era of the nawabs also gifted Lucknow with the literature, music, dance and arts and crafts that draw tourists here. Infact, it was in the streets of the city only that Tabla and Sitar were born. Lucknow tourism brings one closer to the glorious days city, through a visit to its numerous monuments and ruins.

Even after witnessing tremendous modernization, Lucknow has managed to retain its age-old charm and glory. The warmth, the hospitality and the formality of the city have still not been lost. The era of the nawabs also gifted Lucknow with the literature, music, dance and arts and crafts that draw tourists here. Infact, it was in the streets of the city only that Tabla and Sitar were born. Lucknow tourism brings one closer to the glorious days city, through a visit to its numerous monuments and ruins.

The city of Lucknow has a magical charm surrounding it. Be it its delicious cuisine or its heart melting culture, the city leaves an everlasting impression on its visitors. It is one of the few places where one can still find people saying 'aap', 'janab', 'pehle aap', etc. Even though flats have replaces Nawabi mansions, the city is still as charismatic as before. So, visit Lucknow and lose yourself in the magic and allure of the city.

Air: Air access to Lucknow is very convenient nowadays. A large number of domestic airlines operate regular flights to the Lucknow airport, which is located about 15 kilometers from the city. The airport can be reached easily from the city by availing many modes of transport.

Rail: Lucknow is well connected with the rest of the country by a large number of trains, including some of the best known passenger trains operating in Northern India, including the New Delhi bound superfast Shatabdi Express. Some other trains passing through Lucknow include – the Sadhbhavna Express, Shramajivi Express, Neelachal Express, Awadh Assam Express, and Shaheed Express. There are two major railway juctions in the city, namely the Charbagh, and Lucknow Junctions, which lie side by side.

Bus Services: Road transportation in Lucknow is very well maintained, except in some congested parts of the city. The city can be reached conveniently from the major cities of Uttar Pradesh and Northern India. The national highways, NH 24, 25 and 28 pass through the city. Distances from some of the major cities are given below.

Delhi :   497 km
Agra :   363 km
Allahabad :   238 km
Dehradun :   582 km
Kanpur :   77 km
Varanasi :   300 km.

• Temperature: Summer- Max 47.7°C, Min 24.9°C
                        Winter- Max 24.5°C, Min 9.1°C
  
• Area: 310 sq km
• Altitude: 123 meters above sea level
• Rainfall: 972 mm. average yearly
• Language: Hindi, Urdu, and English
• Lucknow STD Code (Area Code): 0522