Lucknow is a heritage capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The city is famous for Islamic architecture, Mughlai cuisine, classical dance, music, poetry,
adab (manners) culture and heartwarming hospitality by the locals. Brimming full with fascinating heritage monuments, age-old bazaars, gardens and embroidery boutiques, Lucknow is a vibrant city progressing at a moderate level.
Best Time to Visit
Summers in Lucknow are very hot and harsh, therefore it is suitable to visit the city in the winter season. October to March is the
Best Time to Visit Lucknow.
Places to Visit
Some of the best Places to Visit in Lucknow are
Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Chota Imambara, Ambedkar Memorial Park, The Residency Lucknow, Husainabad Clock Tower and Dilkusha Kothi. If you are travelling along with kids, then you can visit Lucknow Zoo, Janeshwar Mishra Park, Kukrail Picnic Spot and Gandhi Museum. Chowk is one of the oldest markets in the city with lanes of shops selling antiques, handcrafted items, chikankari fabrics, footwear and a lot more. Hazratganj Market, Nishatganj and Aminabad Markets are few other markets in the city known for books, accessories and branded showrooms. You can book
Lucknow Hotels nearby these markets.
Hotels and Restaurants
Lucknow is a culinary heaven for foodies. Often called ‘The City of Kebabs’, this city has a plethora of dining places from urban sophisticated restaurants to small eateries. Some of the fine dishes of Lucknow include a variety of
Kebabs and
Biryani,
Roomali Roti,
Tikka,
Kofta and more. For sweet lovers
Kulfi,
Jalebi and
Kheer are must-try. Raheem Hotel, Idrish Hotel and Naushijaan are perfect dining places to try out Mughlai cuisine. Some other popular restaurants are The Urban Terrace, The Cellar, Moti Mahal Restaurant, Oudhyana and Royal Cafe.
Lucknow offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
Budget Hotels in Lucknow to
Luxury Hotels in Lucknow /
Resorts in Lucknow, from
5 star Lucknow hotels to
Guest House, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like
couple friendly hotels in Lucknow to
hotels preferred by Business travellers in Lucknow, similarly
hotels preferred by students and also the ones
preferred by women. Popular locations in Lucknow for stay are near Lucknow Airport,
Gomti Nagar,
Hazratganj,
Charbagh Station and
Alambagh. It is very easy and convenient to compare and
book hotels online on Goibibo.
Transportation
The connectivity of Lucknow to international locations via airways and domestic cities via airways, roadways and railways is very good. Air travel is the most convenient of all. The
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), Lucknow Airport is the main airport of the city that has many connecting domestic flights as well as international flights to Dubai,
Muscat, Sharjah, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and many other cities.
Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.
Charbagh is the main station in the city. Besides this, tourists can also de-board at Gomti Nagar, Aishbagh Junction and Alamnagar. Lucknow has excellent connectivity to other major cities via several
UPSRTC buses. Tourists can avail the buses from Kaiserbagh and Alambagh bus stands. Local buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis are convenient options to travel within the city.
