Lucknow: The city of Nawabs
Lucknow, rightly known as the City of Nawab is situated on the banks of river Gomti and is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.Tracing back in history, Lucknow was the capital of the Nawabs of Avadh and hence got its tremendous royal culture and mouth-watering delicacies for which it is famous till the present time. The era of Nawabs also gave Lucknow a magnificent gift of Art, Culture, Music and Literature. The capital provides the perfect blend of modernization while retaining the old history and charm.
The most beautiful possession of Lucknow is surely the people living there. Everyone is really warm-hearted and their manner of talking is commendable. While talking about possessions, one can't miss the rich heritage the city proudly owns. Old buildings and monuments dating hundred years back in the history are main attractions for the tourists coming in Lucknow.
Bara Imambara- This religious Muslim monument is an architectural wonder and is the most popular monument in Lucknow. It is also called AsfiImambara after the name of the nawab of Lucknow who got it constructed.Rumi Darwaza is also called the Turkish gateway as is 60 feet high gate, being one of the most impressive architectures in India. There also is Jama Masjid which gives away the Mughal touch. Built entirely in Yellow stone, this monument is known for its intricate and detailed carvings. Then is MotiMahal, also known are the Palace of Pearls is located on the border of river Gomti and provides a spectacular view of the city. Another interesting attraction is the 221 feet high Clock tower, the tallest in India.
Apart from these there are many more stunning places to visit like ShaheedSmarak, Tombs of Zaadat Ali khan and KhurshidZadi, Residency, Kaisarbagh Palace complex to name a few. One should take time to visit all these monuments to receive immense knowledge about their history and culture.
Lucknow has its own distinctive and famous cuisine. As it is going on from the time of the Mughals, every dish in Lucknow has a royal touch. The specifications are taken well care of. Some of the famous dishes of Lucknow are Zarda, Kormas, WarqiParatha, Sheermal, NahariKulchas and roomalirotis.
The summers in Lucknow are pretty hot and humid but are tolerable. So tourists can visit Lucknow at almost any time of the year, but the best time is from October to March when the Tourist season is at its peak.
The main airport of Lucknow is called the ChaudharyCharan Singh International Airport, Amausi and is located around 20 km from the city centre. Lucknow flights connect Lucknow to all the major Indian cities like New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune etc. There also are Lucknow flights that connect the city to many international destinations including Dubai, Muscat, Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh.
The most beautiful possession of Lucknow is surely the people living there. Everyone is really warm-hearted and their manner of talking is commendable. While talking about possessions, one can't miss the rich heritage the city proudly owns. Old buildings and monuments dating hundred years back in the history are main attractions for the tourists coming in Lucknow.
Bara Imambara- This religious Muslim monument is an architectural wonder and is the most popular monument in Lucknow. It is also called AsfiImambara after the name of the nawab of Lucknow who got it constructed.Rumi Darwaza is also called the Turkish gateway as is 60 feet high gate, being one of the most impressive architectures in India. There also is Jama Masjid which gives away the Mughal touch. Built entirely in Yellow stone, this monument is known for its intricate and detailed carvings. Then is MotiMahal, also known are the Palace of Pearls is located on the border of river Gomti and provides a spectacular view of the city. Another interesting attraction is the 221 feet high Clock tower, the tallest in India.
Apart from these there are many more stunning places to visit like ShaheedSmarak, Tombs of Zaadat Ali khan and KhurshidZadi, Residency, Kaisarbagh Palace complex to name a few. One should take time to visit all these monuments to receive immense knowledge about their history and culture.
Lucknow has its own distinctive and famous cuisine. As it is going on from the time of the Mughals, every dish in Lucknow has a royal touch. The specifications are taken well care of. Some of the famous dishes of Lucknow are Zarda, Kormas, WarqiParatha, Sheermal, NahariKulchas and roomalirotis.
The summers in Lucknow are pretty hot and humid but are tolerable. So tourists can visit Lucknow at almost any time of the year, but the best time is from October to March when the Tourist season is at its peak.
The main airport of Lucknow is called the ChaudharyCharan Singh International Airport, Amausi and is located around 20 km from the city centre. Lucknow flights connect Lucknow to all the major Indian cities like New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune etc. There also are Lucknow flights that connect the city to many international destinations including Dubai, Muscat, Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh.
