Lucknow

Lucknow is the capital city of the district of Uttarpradesh and an unparalleled tourist destination of Northern India. Situated on the banks of the Gomti River, to this day it is a destination with an enchanting sense of timelessness, balancing out modernity, colonial architecture and Islamic traditions perfectly.Lucknow has a very rich history and cultural heritage, as it has been under the rule of the Delhi Sultans, the Mughals, the Nawabs of Awadh and finally, the British Empire. Tourists visiting Lucknow are mesmerized by the culturally aware residents of the city, the historical landscapes, monuments and buildings and the mouth-watering Awadhi and Mughlai food that is available all across the city.

Lucknow is also famous for its famous art form, the chikan – a fine thread embroidery that draws the attention of many a tourist. The rich cultural life of the city, dotted with night-long poetry recitals called mushairas also draw many travellers for their unique appeal. The city is one of the leading centres of Urdu and Hindi literature and this reflects in the up-and-about cultural life of Lucknow.

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. It is the largest city of the state and continues to be an important centre of commerce. Lucknow is visited by thousands of people throughout the year to do trade, business or to simply visit the city of Nawabs.

The city of Lucknow is easily accessible from all across India through air, rail and road.