| Lucknow |
 Lucknow general info |
| Area |
310 sq. km. |
| Altitude |
128 mts. |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 45.0ºC, Min 26.0ºC.
Winter : Max 22.0ºC, Min 6.0ºC. |
| Rainfall |
-- cm average yearly. |
| Languages |
Hindi, English, Urdu |
| Best time to visit |
September to March. |
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Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh thrives along the banks of Gomti river. Lucknow was founded by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. In the olde times, it served as the capital of the nawabs of Awadh and it is one of the reasons why it is also called as the city of the Nawabs. Lucknow is a historically important city and for many centuries was at the heart of North Indian culture. In particular, the city was famous for its Adab and Tehzeeb (manners and hospitality), intricate embroidery, beautiful gardens and dance forms such as Kathak.
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| How to get there |
 Air |
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| Rail |
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The city is served by several railway stations at different parts of the city. The main railway station is Lucknow Railway Station at Charbagh. |
| Road |
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From Hazratganj intersection in Lucknow city, four Indian National Highways originate National Highway-24 to Delhi,National Highway-25 to Shivpuri, Jhansi , National Highway-56 to Varanasi and National Highway-28 to Mokama (Bihar). |
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| Lucknow hotels |
| Hotels in Lucknow |
| Comfort Inn |
Deep Hotel Avadh |
Deep Palace |
| La Palace Sarovar Portico |
Piccadily |
Tulip Inn |
| Vivanta by Taj Gomti Nagar |
Taj Residency |
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| Lucknow sightseeing |
| Bara Imambara |
The Residency |
Rumi Darwaza |
| Chota Imambara |
Sikandar Bagh |
Jami Masjid |
| Moti Mahal |
Turkish Gate |
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