General Information
The capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh
State Name
Uttar Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
Kanpur >> 79 kms, Agra >> 363 kms, Delhi >> 497 kms,
Allahabad >> 238 kms, Dehradun >> 582 kms, Varanasi >> 300
kms.
Weather / Climate
Summer - March to June, 42°C - 25°C; Winter - November to
February, 21°C - 6°C.
Also Known As
The city of Newabs
Population
2.27 million
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism & Islam
Language
Hindi, English, Urdu
Cuisine
Kebabs - Shami, Botti, Galawati, Lucknowi Seekh, Barrah, Kakori Kebab;
Biryani; Murg Mussalam; Roomali & Sheermal Roti Sweets - Malai Gilauri,
Badam Halwa & Ras Malai
Restaurants
Shikhawat - Jim Khanna Club, Chowdhary Chaat Corner - Hazratganj, DCM -
Aminabad, Royal Cafe, Royal Charm - Hazratganj
Monuments
Kaiserbagh, Jaloo Khana, Lakhi Gate, Hazrat Ganj, Charbagh, Jama Masjid,
Lucknow Residency, Bada Imambada, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainabad Imambada, Nandan
Mahal, Clock Tower, Chattar Manzil
Other
Attractions
State Museum, Martinere School
Wildlife
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary (25 kms), Dudhwa National Park (238 kms)
Excursions
Ayodhya (134 kms), Neemsar Misrikh (94 kms), Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary (25
kms), Dudhwa National Park (238 kms)
Area
2528 sq. kms.
Shopping
Hazaratganj, Kapoorthala, Aminabad, Yayaganj, Janpath
Things To Buy
Chikankari work, pottery, handprinting, metal ware embroidery,
Airport
Amausi Airport, 15 kms from Lucknow city centre
Rail Road
Charbagh Railway Station & Lucknow Station
Best Season
September & October
