Lucknow City

A sprawling historical city on the banks of river Gomti, Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is known for its culture and cuisines inherited from Mugals & Nawabs. The imperial splendour and magnificence of the Nawabi era has been glorified and eulogized down the ages by writers, poets, and historians alike. At the same time its mystical elegance and amorous ethos has caught the fascination of many world famous romantics. Known for its 'Adab' and 'Tahjeeb' (cultural refinement), Lucknow is also associated with its legendary hospitality, leisurely moods of life, fabled edifices steeped in history, world-renowned cuisine and exquisite 'Sham-e-Avadh' (Evening in Lucknow). Tremors of time have not effaced Lucknow of its cultural heritage and traditions, which once contributed in creating the city incomparable in its times. Lucknow is an important science and technology center with nine universities, twelve national research laboratories, an Indian Institute of Management and a biotechnology park.

Lucknow can be reached by air flights from Mumbai (Bombay, 2 hours ) and from Delhi (1 hour). Mumbai and Delhi have connections to important air travel hubs such as Frankfurt/Main. London, etc.

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