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Popular Lucknow Excursions Guide
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Not only Lucknow, is a marvelous city, but also the tourist spots around the city. Few of the places, such as Naimisaranya and Dewa Sharif are a single day trip, while some like Dudhwa National Park is an awesome weekend destination. Following are some of the most favorite and popular excursion destinations around Lucknow: -
Dudhwa National Park, nearly 238 km from Lucknow in the North Lakhimpur-Kheri district is spread in an area of 650 sq. Km. Being surrounded by thick sal forests and grassy lowlands, a typical Terai |
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landscape, this park is a home to some unusual animal species. It is a perfect habitat for Swamp deer and Tigers. The Indian rhino, leopards, elephants, bears, muntjacs, gharial, crocodile and spotted deer inhabit the thick forests too.
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Naimisharanya Misrikh, located at a drive of around 94 km from Lucknow, is an important religious centre, famous for its temples of Lalita, Dadhichi Kund, Vyas Gaddi, Chakratrith and Hanuman Garhi.
Dewa Sharif, located at a distance of around 25 km from Lucknow is a religious shrine, which is a live example of Hindu-Muslim unity. It is basically a tomb of Syed Haji Waris Ali Shah, who influenced the lives of many generations of people with the message of universal love for humanity. During the months of October and November the Deva Mela is held, which attracts thousands of devotees from all over.
Kukrail Reserve Forest, a picnic spot developed by the Forest Department, is located at a distance of around 15 km from Lucknow. Its main attractions are a deer park and crocodile nursery. This spot also possesses a Children's Park, rest house and cafeteria. Various species of deer, such as Sambhar, Black Bucks and Spotted Deer are found here. It also has a good collection of birds. |
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