Lucknow to Gorakhpur Distance

Gorakhpur is located 273 km east of Lucknow on the banks of Rapti river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is famous for several famous temples and religious sites. Gorakshnath or Goraknath Temple, which attracts visitors from many parts of India is located at a distance of 4.5kms from Gorakhpur Railway Station. Delhi to Gorakhpur flights took 2 hr to reach the city.
Best time to visit
Winter months from October to December and months after monsoon are ideal to visit Gorakhpur and enjoy the maximum out of your trip since summers are extremely hot here. Find the best deals on Gorakhpur hotels from Goibibo.
Places to visit
Gorakhnath Temple, Vishnu Temple, Railway museum, Arogya Mandir, Ramgarh Taal, and Imambara are some of the major tourist attractions in Gorakhpur. Gorakhnath Temple is visited by a large number of tourists. The temple is known to host a month-long  ‘Makar Sankranti Mela’ every year in the temple. The city is also known for its various parks. Neer Nikunj, Govt. Vindhyavasini Park, Indira Bal Vihar and Nehru Entertainment Park are quite popular here. Neer Nikunj Park is the most prominent park among all and is situated near Champa Devi Park. You can enjoy the exciting water and dry rides here. The place is great to spend a fun-filled day with family and friends.

Hotels and Restaurants
When it comes to food, Gorakhpur has everything from some of the best Dhabas to the finest restaurants. Old chole wale, Pappu Chaat House and Manoj Dhaba are few budget-friendly places that serve lip-smacking delicacies. If you’re looking to have a good time in restaurants, then Cinnamon Restaurant, 10 ParkStreet Cafe and Kitchen offer a nice ambiance along with amazing food. Kakori Kebabs are must-try for non-vegetarians in Gorakhpur.
Gorakhpur offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Gorakhpur to Luxury Hotels in Gorakhpur / Guest House in Gorakhpur, from 3 star Gorakhpur hotels to service apartments, 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 Gorakhpur to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Gorakhpur, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Gorakhpur for stay are near Gorakhpur Airport, Station Road, Taramandal, Rapti Nagar and Geeta Vatika. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.

Transportation
Gorakhpur Airport ( GOP) is located 8kms from the city. It has great connectivity with all the major cities in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore.  Air India, Indigo and Spicejet are the main airlines that fly the maximum number of flights cities. Air India Regional flies to Delhi every day from Gorakhpur. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online via various websites. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on these websites. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Gorakhpur Railway Station has the world’s longest platform. The railway station has direct connectivity with all the regions of India with many long route trains. Gorakhpur Bus has great connectivity with Lucknow, Varanasi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Agra and Allahabad via the road network.

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.