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Embedded in the heart of India is Uttar Pradesh, a land where cultures have evolved and religions have emerged. The greatness of Uttar Pradesh lies not only in this confluence but also in the emegence of cultural and religious traditions along some of the greatest rivers in the Indian subcontinent, the Ganga and the Yamuna. Through history, great cities have emerged and been established along great rivers. Within India, the Ganga and the Yamuna have nurtured a culture because of which religious faith, rituals, culture, and intellectual enlightenment have evolved in places along the two rivers.

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We have created a list of the best luxury hotels in Uttar Pradesh, India. I hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!

Hotel Saras

Strategically located on the National Highway, right at Malikmau crossing, this proporty is an ideal place to stay in Raebareli.

Rahi Veerangana

Comfortable accomodation to Veerangana promises a hospitality that will leave guests with an experience to remember.

Rahi Triveni

The Hotel Triveni Darshan is located on the banks of the river Yamuna, just upstream the holy Sangam. Enjoy a serene evening.

Rahi Tourist

Located on the Banks of Garra river, the tourist Bungalow is a good place in the city to stay. Celebrate a quiet evening with near and dear ones.

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GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 20831.33

Hotel Gomti, Lucknow ₹1,500 per night

Hotel Gomti is ideally located in the heart of town, close to Hazratganj. All major cultural, historical and shopping landmarks of the city are nearby. It has well furnished and tastefully done up rooms equipped with modern amenities including wi-fi. There are various types of rooms to suit every budget. The restaurant serves great food. The hotel has a bar with a nice lush green lawn.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 21553.05

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GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 14429.67

Jyotiba Phule Nagar

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 15395.45

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 11692.15

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 29511.08

Rahi Hotel Rohila, Bareilly ₹9,50 per night

Located at a prime location in Civil lines, this hotel has all the major landmarks of the city nearby. It has convenient connection to the Railway Station as well as to the Bus Station. The hotel has a tastefully done up Bar and Restaurant serving variety of liquors and sumptuous food. Enjoy a relaxed cosy evening in the lush green lawn of the property and a morning stroll in the Gandhi Udyan adjoining. The property also has a banquet hall to organise business seminars and other events.

Bulandshahar

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 23812.04

Gautam Budh Nagar

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 102909.27

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 10749.37

Shahjahanpur

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 14811.98

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Shahjahanpur ₹5,50 per night

Located on the Banks of Garra river, the tourist Bungalow is a good place in the city to stay. Celebrate a quiet evening with near and dear ones in the cosy bar or on the open terrace with a view of the river.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 21154.35

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 8090.14

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GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 2871.54

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Shravasti ₹900 per night

Tourist Bungalow's easy accessibility make it a popular choice among guests. The rooms hava a nice decor and are well-equipped with all amenities that offer a comfortable staying experience. The restaurant offers a delectable spread to savour your taste buds. Revel in comfort and convenience at one of the best hotels in Shrawasti

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 9047.41

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 18735.31

Rahi Tourist Bungalow , Neemsar Sitapur ₹600 per night

Rahi Tourist Bungalow , Neemsar Sitapur

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 6039.95

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Balrampur ₹9,50 per night

Nicely loacted in the heart of the city, the Rahi Toursit Bungalow, Balrampur is the ideal place to stay. The Restaurant serves its guests delicious food to complete the stay experience. The Tourist Bungalow has a banquet hall for gatherings as well as open lawn for bigger events.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 14146.84

Kanshiram Nagar

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 7630.46

Farrukhabad

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 7583.57

Rahi Tourist Bungalow , Sankisa, Farrukhabad ₹2,00 per night

Sankisa Road, Sankisa Basantpur, Uttar Pradesh 209652

Siddharth Nagar

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 8070.32

Maharajganj

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 8724.81

Rahi Tourist Bungalow , Sonauli Maharajganj ₹9,50 per night

Rahi Tourist Bungalow , Sonauli Maharajganj

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 12056.94

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GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 40929.9

Rahi Gulistan Tourist Complex, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra ₹9,50 per night

The Gulistan Tourist Complex is located at a short distance from the World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri. The complex itself has been contructed in an unque style in red brick finish with an interesting layout. Stay immersed in the history. Stay here to witness a piece of history, an important heritage to the humankind and to pay respect at the dargah of Sufi Saint Salim Chishti. The property has a nice restaurant to serve sumptous food.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 11531.55

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 11857.74

Rahi Pathik Niwas, Kushinagar ₹9,50 per night

Pathik Niwas is the choice to stay at Kushinagar when you are exploring the path of the Lord Buddha. Located at a stone's throw from the Mahanirvana temple as well as the Japanese temple, the hotel gives its guests a feeling of being under the refuge of the Lord himself. The property has well designed rooms and a formal multi-cuisine restaurant and gardens to enjoy evenings. The hotel has ample parking space.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 17495.08

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 9928.71

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Kannauj ₹9,99 per night

Strategically laocated in the city, the Rahi Tourist Bungalow is the ideal place to stay in the city, whether you are travelling for business or to experience various facets of the Itra making, the traditional art of the city.

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Hotel Gomti is ideally located in the heart of town, close to Hazratganj. All the major cultural, historical, and shopping landmarks of the city are nearby. It has well-furnished and tastefully done-up rooms equipped with modern amenities, including wi-fi. There are various types of rooms to suit every budget. The restaurant serves great food. The hotel has a bar with a nice, lush green lawn.

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, lies in the middle of the Heritage Arc. This bustling city, famed for its Nawabi era finesse and amazing food, is a unique mix of the ancient and the modern. It is home to extraordinary monuments depicting a fascinating blend of ancient, colonial and oriental architecture.

• Area : 2.528 sq. km.
• Population : 36,47,834 (2001 census)
• Altitude : 123 mts. above sea level.
• Season : October - March
• Clothing (Summer) : Cottons
• Clothing (Winter) : Woollens

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GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 9231.88

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Sant Kabir Nagar

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 4642.66

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 13795.8

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 8370.88

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Sumer Singh Qila , Etawah ₹990 per night

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Kanpur Nagar

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 35232.65

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Bithoor , Kanpur ₹1400 per night

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 5690.49

Hotel Saket, Ayodhya ₹9,50 per night

Hotel Saket is situated at a walking distance from the Ayodhya Railway Station making it easily accessible any time of the day. The hotel has variety of rooms to suit everyone's needs. Stay at Saket to conveniently visit the historical and religious landmarks of the city.

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Ambedkar nagar.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 8140.46

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, DohriGhat , Mau ₹900 per night

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, DohriGhat , Mau

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 13658.51

Rahi Veerangana Tourist Bungal, Jhansi ₹775 per night

From comfortable accomodation to culinary delights and business events Hotel Veerangana offers them all, stay at Veerangana promises a hospitality that will leave guests with an experience to remember.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 11437.17

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Ghazipur ₹850 per night

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 38806.26

Rahi Ilawart Tourist Bungalow, Prayagraj ₹250 per night

Rahi Ilawart Tourist Bungalow Hotel is conveniently located near the bus station and is well connected to the railway station. It has tastefully decorated rooms to suit various budget levels. The hotel is well located to access the major tourist as well as business destinations of the city. The hotel has a well stocked bar and a restaurant to enjoy variety of liquors and sumotuous food served therein.

Rahi Triveni Darshan, Prayagraj ₹500 per night

The Hotel Triveni Darshan is located on the banks of the river Yamuna, just upstream the holy Sangam. The property has been tastefully done up. Enjoy a serene evening watching the quietly flowing Yamuna from the expansive lawn in the property. Access the Sangam for a holy dip directly from here on a boat. Watch the beautifully lit up Shastri Bridge and appreciate the piece of history while you pass

Rahi Tourist Bungalow , Varanasi ₹750 per night

Rahi Tourist Bungalow is located at a short distance from the Cantt Railway Station and offers 45 rooms of various types and ample parking space. Whether you visit the city to seek blessing of lord Kashi Vishwanath, to explore the culture of the world's longest continuously alive city.

Rahi Tourist Bungalow Sarnath, Sarnath, Varanasi ₹1600 per night

The Tourist Bungalow Sarnath is located within walking distances from the Sarnath landmarks, the Dhamek Stupa, the Dharmarajika Stupa and the Chaukhandi Stupa as well as the Archeological Museum

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 3839.81

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Chitrakoot ₹9,50 per night

Tourist Bungalow is running with the aim of providing utmost comfort and homely atmosphere to its guests and is highly desperate to give them a satisfactory and stress free stay in a spiritual and peaceful environment.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 11406.48

Hotel Jahnavi, Mirzapur ₹9,50 per night

The Hotel Jahnavi is located on the banks of the holy Ganga. It affords a nice view of the river from within the propoerty as well as from the expansive lawn. Stay at Jahnavi for a quite evening and to enjoy the serene flow the holy Ganga. Be a part of aarti at the Ma Vindhyavasini Devi temple located at Vindhyachal hills.

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Muzaffar nagar.

Tourist Bunglow (Hotel Saras), Raebareli ₹1800 per night

Strategically located on the National Highway, right at Malikmau crossing, this proporty is an ideal place to stay in Raebareli. It offers variety of rooms to suit everyone's need. Whether you are visiting the town to watch birds in Samaspur Brid Sanctuary or for business engagements in the industries and institutions located here, the Hotel Saras is the ideal choice to stay.

GSDP (In Crore Rs.) - 20810.33

Rahi Tourist Bungalow, Moradabad ₹1400 per night

The Rahi Tourist Bungalow is nicely located in the heart of the city on the National Highway adjoining the Circuit House. The property has nice spacious rooms for a comfortable stay. The Restaurant serves sumptous food. It has major landmarks of the city like the railway station, the bus station as well as traditional handicraft shopping areas nearby. The Hotel is strategically located and facilitates easy access to the reputed educational as well as business destinations of the city and around.

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Lucknow, a large city in northern India, is the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh.

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Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.

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Le Taj Mahal

Immense mausolée funéraire de marbre blanc édifiée entre 1631 et 1648 à Agra sur l'ordre de l'empereur moghol Shah Jahan pour perpétuer le souvenir de son épouse favorite, le Taj Mahal, joyau le plus parfait de l'art musulman en Inde, est l'un des chefs-d'œuvre universellement admirés du patrimoine de l'humanité.

إنّ تاج محل هو ضريح جنائزي هائل شُيّد من الرخام الأبيض بين عامي 1631 و1648 في أغرا بناءً على أوامر الإمبراطور المغولي شاه جهان بهدف تخليد ذكرى زوجته المفضّلة. ويشكّل تاج محل الذي يُعتبر أفضل جوهرة في الفن الإسلامي في الهند إحدى أبرز تُحف التراث البشري التي هي محطّ إعجاب العالم بأسره.

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泰姬陵是一座由白色大理石建成的巨大陵墓清真寺，是莫卧儿皇帝沙贾汗(Shah Jahan)为纪念他心爱的妃子于1631年至1648年在阿格拉修建的。泰姬陵是印度穆斯林艺术的瑰宝奇葩，是世界遗产中令世人赞叹的经典杰作之一。

Outstanding Universal Value

Brief synthesis

The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, the guest house and the main gateway on the south, the outer courtyard and its cloisters were added subsequently and completed in 1653 AD. The existence of several historical and Quaranic inscriptions in Arabic script have facilitated setting the chronology of Taj Mahal. For its construction, masons, stone-cutters, inlayers, carvers, painters, calligraphers, dome builders and other artisans were requisitioned from the whole of the empire and also from the Central Asia and Iran. Ustad-Ahmad Lahori was the main architect of the Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic combination of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes further increases the aesthetic aspect. The colour combination of lush green scape reddish pathway and blue sky over it show cases the monument in ever changing tints and moods. The relief work in marble and inlay with precious and semi precious stones make it a monument apart. 

The uniqueness of Taj Mahal lies in some truly remarkable innovations carried out by the horticulture planners and architects of Shah Jahan. One such genius planning is the placing of tomb at one end of the quadripartite garden rather than in the exact centre, which added rich depth and perspective to the distant view of the monument. It is also, one of the best examples of raised tomb variety. The tomb is further raised on a square platform with the four sides of the octagonal base of the minarets extended beyond the square at the corners. The top of the platform is reached through a lateral flight of steps provided in the centre of the southern side. The ground plan of the Taj Mahal is in perfect balance of composition, the octagonal tomb chamber in the centre, encompassed by the portal halls and the four corner rooms. The plan is repeated on the upper floor. The exterior of the tomb is square in plan, with chamfered corners. The large double storied domed chamber, which houses the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan, is a perfect octagon in plan. The exquisite octagonal marble lattice screen encircling both cenotaphs is a piece of superb workmanship. It is highly polished and richly decorated with inlay work. The borders of the frames are inlaid with precious stones representing flowers executed with wonderful perfection. The hues and the shades of the stones used to make the leaves and the flowers appear almost real. The cenotaph of Mumtaz Mahal is in perfect centre of the tomb chamber, placed on a rectangular platform decorated with inlaid flower plant motifs. The cenotaph of Shah Jahan is greater than Mumtaz Mahal and installed more than thirty years later by the side of the latter on its west. The upper cenotaphs are only illusory and the real graves are in the lower tomb chamber (crypt), a practice adopted in the imperial Mughal tombs.

The four free-standing minarets at the corners of the platform added a hitherto unknown dimension to the Mughal architecture. The four minarets provide not only a kind of spatial reference to the monument but also give a three dimensional effect to the edifice.

The most impressive in the Taj Mahal complex next to the tomb, is the main gate which stands majestically in the centre of the southern wall of the forecourt. The gate is flanked on the north front by double arcade galleries. The garden in front of the galleries is subdivided into four quarters by two main walk-ways and each quarters in turn subdivided by the narrower cross-axial walkways, on the Timurid-Persian scheme of the walled in garden. The enclosure walls on the east and west have a pavilion at the centre.

The Taj Mahal is a perfect symmetrical planned building, with an emphasis of bilateral symmetry along a central axis on which the main features are placed. The building material used is brick-in-lime mortar veneered with red sandstone and marble and inlay work of precious/semi precious stones. The mosque and the guest house in the Taj Mahal complex are built of red sandstone in contrast to the marble tomb in the centre. Both the buildings have a large platform over the terrace at their front. Both the mosque and the guest house are the identical structures. They have an oblong massive prayer hall consist of three vaulted bays arranged in a row with central dominant portal. The frame of the portal arches and the spandrels are veneered in white marble. The spandrels are filled with flowery arabesques of stone intarsia and the arches bordered with rope molding.

Criterion (i): Taj Mahal represents the finest architectural and artistic achievement through perfect harmony and excellent craftsmanship in a whole range of Indo-Islamic sepulchral architecture. It is a masterpiece of architectural style in conception, treatment and execution and has unique aesthetic qualities in balance, symmetry and harmonious blending of various elements.

Integrity is maintained in the intactness of tomb, mosque, guest house, main gate and the whole Taj Mahal complex. The physical fabric is in good condition and structural stability, nature of foundation, verticality of the minarets and other constructional aspects of Taj Mahal have been studied and continue to be monitored. To control the impact of deterioration due for atmospheric pollutants, an air control monitoring station is installed to constantly monitor air quality and control decay factors as they arise. To ensure the protection of the setting, the adequate management and enforcement of regulations in the extended buffer zone is needed. In addition, future development for tourist facilities will need to ensure that the functional and visual integrity of the property is maintained, particularly in the relationship with the Agra Fort.

Authenticity

The tomb, mosque, guest house, main gate and the overall Taj Mahal complex have maintained the conditions of authenticity at the time of inscription. Although an important amount of repairs and conservation works have been carried out right from the British period in India these have not compromised to the original qualities of the buildings. Future conservation work will need to follow guidelines that ensure that qualities such as form and design continue to be preserved.

Protection and management requirements

The management of Taj Mahal complex is carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India and the legal protection of the monument and the control over the regulated area around the monument is through the various legislative and regulatory frameworks that have been established, including the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 and Rules 1959 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation); which is adequate to the overall administration of the property and buffer areas. Additional supplementary laws ensure the protection of the property in terms of development in the surroundings.

An area of 10,400 sq km around the Taj Mahal is defined to protect the monument from pollution. The Supreme Court of India in December, 1996, delivered a ruling banning use of coal/coke in industries located in the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) and switching over to natural gas or relocating them outside the TTZ. The TTZ comprises of 40 protected monuments including three World Heritage Sites - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

The fund provided by the federal government is adequate for the buffer areas. The fund provided by the federal government is adequate for the overall conservation, preservation and maintenance of the complex to supervise activities at the site under the guidance of the Superintending Archaeologist of the Agra Circle. The implementation of an Integrated Management plan is necessary to ensure that the property maintains the existing conditions, particularly in the light of significant pressures derived from visitation that will need to be adequately managed. The Management plan should also prescribe adequate guidelines for proposed infrastructure development and establish a comprehensive Public Use plan.

• Moghal Gardens (World Heritage Review)
• World Heritage in India (Archaeological Survey of India)

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• 1.1 Climate
• 2.1 By plane
• 2.2 By train
• 3.1 By metro
• 3.2 By hired car
• 3.3 By taxi and rickshaw
• 4.1 Parks and gardens
• 4.2 Museums
• 7.2 Mid-range
• 7.3 Splurge
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• 11.1 Emergency numbers
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Lucknow (Hindi: लखनऊ Lakhnaū ) is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the most populous cities in northern India. Lucknow, the "City of the Nawabs", thrives along the banks of Gomti river. The city along with the rest of Awadh fell to the British during the colonial era. Today, Lucknow is dotted with remnants of its rich cultural past.

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Lucknow is also known for its elaborate cuisine and chikankaari or exquisite shadow-work embroidery on fine muslin cloth.

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 etiquette), intricate embroidery, beautiful gardens and dance forms such as kathak . It was also one of the sites of the 1857 Indian Mutiny (or First War of Indian Independence). The city has a population of around 3.4 million.

Lucknow is the heart of the art, cuisine, dance, culture and music of Northern India. It was the cradle of the Hindu-Muslim-symbiosis that was the epitome of India for hundreds of years. it brought in the best of various cultures and accepted Western institutions like La Martiniere College in her womb. It was made famous by the soft-spoken, and sweet tongued, Awadh-Lucknowai culture that was based on civilised behaviour toward fellow human beings. The city is also famous for its sweetmeat, the sweet shops in the old city dates to 1850s. Awadhi and Mughlai food is the delight of the visitors to Lucknow.

Lucknow became known as a centre for Urdu poetry and courtly presence and diction, being the birthplace and city of residence for many poets. The Mushaira, an event of poetry recitation forms the heart of Lucknow's nightlife where Mushairas go on into the wee hours of the night. Lucknow's only rival in Northern India was Delhi , though Lucknowis were always embroiled in a healthy rivalry with Delhi, home of the famous poet Ghalib and others.

Another thing that may surprise visitors are the ubiquitous posters, billboards and signs boasting of great progress and bearing the picture of Mayawati. She is the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state and is quite controversial. Labelled by some as the "Dalit Queen," she has received criticism for misuse of public funds and abuse of power. She has spent millions of rupees on massive public works projects such as the Ambedkar Memorial (see below) which opposition leaders see as a waste. No matter who you speak to in Lucknow, everyone will have an opinion about her, and it's an excellent conversation starter.

Climate [ edit ]

Talk [ edit ].

Lucknow is the home of Hindi and Urdu languages, and the Hindi spoken in the city is considered the most beautiful and gentle in the country. Like most cities of northern India, English is widely understood by locals.

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ]

By train [ edit ].

Some important express trains include:

• From Anand Vihar Terminal ( Delhi ): Ayodhya Dham Vande Bharat Express, Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express
• From Mumbai : Gorakhpur Express, Pushpak Express
• From New Delhi : Kashi Vishwanath Express, Lucknow Mail, Rajdhani Express, Swarn Shatabdi Express, Tejas Express, Vaishali Express
• Other: Avadh Assam Express

By car [ edit ]

Lucknow is connected by road with all the major cities of the country. Some of the major road distances are:

• Agra 363 km
• Ayodhya 135 km
• Kolkata 985 km
• Delhi 497 km
• Kanpur 79 km
• Prayagraj 210 km
• Varanasi 280 km

By bus [ edit ]

The bus stations are situated at Alambagh, and Kaisar Bagh and Polytechnic.

• Roadways Inter State Bus Terminal Alambagh , ☏ +91 522-2458096 .  

Buses from Sunauli -Bhairawa on the India / Nepal border stop on their way to Varanasi .

From Lucknow to New Delhi: There is a luxury air-conditioned bus from Quaiser Bagh Bus station. Route for this bus is Lucknow - Sitapur - Bareilly - Muradabad - Ghaziabad - Delhi [Anand Vihar ISBT].

Get around [ edit ]

Places of interest are spread out over a large distance, so using motorised transit is advised.

By metro [ edit ]

The Lucknow Metro consists of a single line that runs north to south, connecting the city centre to several other places, including the airport and Charbagh railway station.

By hired car [ edit ]

There are many car rental companies available. One should hire cars with local drivers as traffic is dangerous for anybody not used to local traffic conditions.

By taxi and rickshaw [ edit ]

Taxi and rickshaw drivers in Lucknow are of the more insistent type, although few of them speak enough English to go to locations that are out of the way. Trilok Battery Rickshaw has launched a battery-operated tricycle. Now the plan is to introduce solar tricycles also. CNG buses and rickshaws are available to get you around the whole city. Metro Project was approved by the government in 2013 and was scheduled to be available 3-4 years later. The rickshaws in Lucknow are both manpower and motor-powered. The rickshaw pullers are available everywhere from Gomti Nagar to Hazratganj.Cycle rickshaws contribute less pollution to this historic city than their motorised cousins, and provide work to some who need it most.

See [ edit ]

• Cathedral School , Hazaratganj . It is a school and comprises of a massive church. Lot of celebrations take place around Christmas time and is packed.  

• Colvin Taluqdars College . A must see place with great architecture. It was built in 1896 and named after British Indian colonial administrator Sir Auckland Colvin.  
• Deva Shariff , around 30 km from the city, is a place of worship and faith where people from all the religions gather, a symbol of unity and love.
• Farangi Mahal . The Oxford and Cambridge of India author/poet Shibli Naumani. For more details see the book Ul Farangi Mahal by Francis Robinson  
• Marine Drive , Near Inox Cinemas, Gomtinagar . Beautiful Gomti river-side and monumental structures view for fun with Family and friends. Best time to visit is 4–6PM, during the sunset.  
• Shaheed Smarak .  

Parks and gardens [ edit ]

• Amrapali water park .  
• Botanical Gardens . 6AM–8:30 . A good place for nature lovers, it features peacocks, a cactus museum, and research labs. ( updated Dec 2019 )
• 26.902295 80.944014 7 Buddha Park . A small park on the side of a noisy congested road in Lucknow. A statue of the Buddha gives the park its name. The park features fun rides and boating facilities.  
• Globe Park .  

Museums [ edit ]

• Ruins of the Lucknow Residency and Museum . The bloody history of the demise of this Raj era compound is immortalised in the museum in the basement. This was the scene of the 1857 First Battle for Independence, referred to by the British as `The Indian Mutiny.´ Although you can still clearly see numerous cannon ball marks in the ruined buildings, thankfully it is a peaceful place today. So much so in fact, that you are likely to stumble across couples taking a little private time in the leafy shady groves. The Residency is clearly recognised by the locals and tourists alike as a breezy haven to escape from the bustle and dust of a busy Indian city. The Residency will try to sell you a photo pass for an additional ₹25. The guard will also ask you if you have a camera. However once you are inside, no one will say anything if you take photos. ₹300 for foreigners, ₹25 for Indian citizens . ( updated Feb 2019 )
• The Zoo/Museum, . closed on Monday . It has the trains of joy for children and a large number of animals in here. Many museums of owls, and fish aquariums also available. Available here is tasty western-style food.  

Do [ edit ]

• Cricket: Ekana Stadium , ☏ +91 22 2289 8800 . In full it's Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium; powerplay overs have been bowled in less time than it takes to say. Completed in 2017 and with a capacity of 50,000, it's on the ring road southeast edge of the city, and hosts the Uttar Pradesh team plus Lucknow Super Giants in IPL. ( updated Sep 2023 )
• CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) .  
• East End Mall & Wave Cinemas , Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar .  
• Fun Republic Mall & Fun Cinemas ( Adjacent Eldeco Greens, Gomti Nagar ).  
• 26.8681 80.9226 1 Haathi Park ( Elephant Park ), Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Daliganj . A popular hangout place among the locals, the public park has two rows of large elephant statues as its main attraction.  
• Hazaratganj ( lover's street ) ( the center of the city ). The city centre provides the food of the Mughals to Chinese and dosa of marksmen to the tastiest rabdis of moti mahal. The choice of cloth are the best for any occasion and the showrooms give every sort of thing you want. The celebrations of India's wins during world cups and solar powered lights make it a forever young market. The hanuman temple is the place for you to express your devotion perfectly  
• NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute) .  
• Phoenix United Mall & PVR Cinemas ( Behind Piccadilly Hotel , Alam Bagh Kanpur Road ).  
• River Side Mall & Inox Cinemas ( Adjacent Taj Residency Hotel, Gomti Nagar ).  
• Sahara Ganj Shopping Mall & PVR Cinemas , Shahnajaf Rd .  
• TORNOS ( Lucknow Walks ), Tornos House, C-2016 Indira Nagar ( 'C' Block crossing ), ☏ +91-522-2349472 , toll-free: 18001022882 , [email protected] . 10AM–7PM . They offer some great heritage walks including a culinary walk. ₹15 . ( updated Jul 2015 )

Buy [ edit ]

Chikan dress — a cotton dress with hand-made embroidery, is a must-buy in Lucknow. These garments are both for men and women. The cost is anywhere between ₹250-5000 depending on the chikan work (hand embroidery work on cloth is of various types, "Murri" is the traditional handwork and is therefore a little more expensive). In old Chowk and Aminabad it is a small scale industry so it is cheapest to buy from there. There are a lot of shops next to each other, and for the obvious reason of close competition, you'll get the best bargain. In Hazratganj ("Ganj") the same piece will cost some ₹200 more. Beware of the touts who will take you to shops near the Civil Hospital and Hussain Ganj where the prices are 500% higher!

• Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal , Gomti Nagar .  
• Aminabad Market . Very old market, good for buying chikan (hand-embroidered clothes), leather shoes/bags and for chaat/sweets. There's a reasonably large book-market, consisting of an entire street. Gadbad-jhala is a market to get cheap bangles and fashion jewellery.  
• Chowk ( in the old city, just south of the Imambara complex and the clock tower ). Lively market. This is the place to find bargains, and check out the locals. Visit in the evening.  
• FUN Republic .  
• Hazratganj Market . Very trendy and upscale. All recognizable Western brands will be available here.  
• Inox . Movie multiplex and shopping mall  
• Kapoorthala .  
• Nishatganj , Nishatganj, NH-24 . A very big fruits and vegetable market is here. Also, one can buy latest fashion trends clothes at a huge market area under the Nishatganj Gurudwara located nearby NH24.  
• Sanatkada , 130, Jagdish Chandra Bose Road, Kaiserbagh . 11AM-8PM . Sells wide variety of crafts, including woven and hand embroidered garments, short tops, sarees, dupattas, home furnishings, artefacts, silver jewellery and accessories, organic honey, jams, preserves and herbs.  
• SaharaGanj Mall , Sahanajaf Road, Hazratganj, Lucknow . The first and biggest mall in the city. Gives the experience of xbox for guys who don't have it  
• The Tornos Studio ( Indira Nagar ), Tornos House, C-2016 Indira Nagar , ☏ +91 2349472 . 2 . They have great collection of book on Indian Mutiny. One can visit to read pr watch a film on Lucknow. They will offer tea/coffee free of cost. But nothing is for sale - great place for evening. All this by appointment (call: 0522-2349472)  
• 26.7846 80.9916 1 Lulu Mall , Sushant Golf City IBB-2T-5 Shaheed Path ( on NH 27, the Lucknow-Sultanpur National Highway ), ☏ +91 522-3539001 , [email protected] . 10AM–10PM . The Mall will house over 300 national and international brands, 6,000 m 2 (65,000 ft²), family entertainment centre, food court, parking facility with a multi level car park. ( updated Jan 2023 )

Eat [ edit ]

Everyone in Lucknow knows about the famous tikkas and kebabs. They are Mughal delicacies. Lalbagh, many roadside hotels near Aminabad and old Chowk offer cheap and unique types of dishes. Also, try out the street next to Tulsi thatre in Hazratganj for some exotic non-vegetarian delicacies.

The Food Court at Sahara Ganj, near Hazrat Ganj is the recent hot favourite with a number of fast food joints. If coffee and tea is something you like, you will find a huge variety at Cappuccino Blast at Mall Avenue. At Akbari Gate, during winters one can also enjoy Kashmiri Tea (a red coloured hot tea) with cream and Makhan Malai (a local variant of ice cream, saffron flavoured, made by hanging unsalted butter overnight in dew and then aerating it by beating it).

Budget [ edit ]

• Alzaiqa ( Near Novelty Theatre ). You can find great non-vegetarian food here, specially chicken.  
• Bajpai Kachori Bhandar , Nehru Cross, No. 253/123, Nadan Mahal Rd, Kundari Rakabganj , ☏ +91 96283 33222 . Serves chhole bhature and samosas.  
• Dainik Jagaran Chauk . Cheap and delicious non-veg food  
• Dastarkhwan Tulsi Theatre , VW2P+VCF, Wala Qadar Rd, DM Compound Colony, Kaiserbagh Officer's Colony, Qaisar Bagh , ☏ +91 522 430 7866 . Famous for its Galawati Kababs.Mainly caters to meat eaters.  
• Haji Sahib's Shop , Akbari Gate . 7–10AM . This is in the heart of Old Lucknow. Serves the juiciest Nihari (lamb shanks in gravy) and Kulchha (a traditional bread).  
• Jai Durgmaa Hotel ( Lalbagh, Lucknow ). Very good vegetarian food etc.  
• Prakash kie kulfi ( Aminabad ). Try the faloodha kulfi.  
• Ram Asrey Sweet Shop ( Baanwaali Gali,Chowk Lucknow ). Very good sweets and snacks like Namkeen, Daalmonth etc.  
• Tundey's Kebabs ( MF Eating point ) ( Aminabad and Food Court, Sharaganj Mall ). Has been serving kebabs for more than 50 years. The place offers wonderful kebabs with parantha and also sells biryani.  
• Idrees Biryani , Chowk . 8 AM to 9 PM . Serves a good biryani. ( updated Nov 2018 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• Basket Chat , at Royal Hotel, hazratganj and at sahara ganj .  
• 26.834372 80.948031 1 Cappuccino Blast , 12 The Mall Ave , ☏ +91 522 223 6238 . 10AM–midnight . Cafe, hookah lounge and restaurant serving continental, Indian and Chinese cuisine.  
• Dastarkhwan ( The street next to Tulsi thatre in Hazratganj ). Exotic non-vegetarian delicacies, specially the special chicken masala, shaami kebabs and rumali roti/mughlai parathas.  
• 26.88841 81.00253 2 DineOut Restaurant , DineOut 297 A Sector 10 Indira Nagar , ☏ +91 0522-424-4857 , [email protected] . 11AM-11PM . Pure vegetarian restaurant for family dining. ( updated Mar 2019 )
• Kewal's ( Outside Maqbara Compound, Hazratganj ). Famous for their tea and mouth watering samosas (potato stuffed pancake).  
• Lalbagh . Famous for their tea and mouth watering samosas (potato stuffed pastries).  
• Mint ( Arif Castle ). Offers alcoholic beverages and great food. Food festivals are common.  
• Paani Batashe ( Sadar (Cantt) ), Near chappan Bhog .  
• Parampara . Sweets near the centre of Lucknow. ( updated Feb 2018 )
• Sakhawat ( In a narrow lane next to Gymkhana Club, near Gemini Hotel, Hazratgunj ). 7AM-10PM . A lesser-known but good joint for connoisseurs. Operating since 1911, it has a limited stock and little seating space, with a select clientele.  
• Sharma Tea House . Famous for their tea and mouth watering samosas (potato stuffed pastries).  
• Ultra Violet , Mall Ave . Offers non-alcoholic beverages, great food and has a great ambience. Food festivals are common.  

Splurge [ edit ]

• Aryan's ( Hazratganj ). is also located at many various parts of the city  
• Royal Cafe .  
• kool break . best food ( updated Feb 2018 )

Drink [ edit ]

Finding alcohol is not a problem, but most bars are seedy and are to be avoided, except for those in five-star restaurants.

• A safer drink alternative is the famous local lassi yogurt drink.
• Not all retail shops of wine/liquor are authorised to serve so it's always suggested to drink in a bar or at your home or hotel.
• Cool Break , ashok marg . Nice ambience, rich menu.  

Sleep [ edit ]

Please be wary of any hotels listed here that give details like 'close to x y and z' and 'air-conditioned rooms'. Most of these might be self-promotion attempts and not based on real tourist feedback.

• 26.834349 80.923043 1 Hotel Mansi Ganga , Pandariba Road, pandariba Road Charbagh, Khalsa Hospital, , ☏ +91 522 263 0513 , +91 522 263 7841 .  
• 26.832061 80.949803 2 Lucknow Homestay , 110-D Mall Avenue , ☏ +91 522 223 5460 . 110D Mall Avenue. Has WiFi, home cooked meals and boasts of space. Just off The Mall. The hosts are friendly, and a mine of information.  
• 26.831293 80.918051 3 New Sharma Hotel ( Opposite charbagh railway station ), ☏ +91 522 263 0544 , +91 522 263 5901 , +91 522 404 5586 . There are two Sharma Hotels.  
• Sharma Hotel , ☏ +91 9369266335 (Contact person Shujat Hashmi) . Opposite charbagh railway station  
• 26.857269 80.943166 4 Arif Castles , Rana Pratap Marg, Hazratganj .  
• 26.855816 80.946495 5 Carlton , Rana Pratap Marg .  
• 26.865276 80.996684 6 Comfort Inn , Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar , ☏ +91 522 272 0987 .  
• 26.852632 80.936183 7 Hotel Gemini Continental , Rani Laxmi Bai Marg, Kaiserbagh Officer's Colony , ☏ +91 522 401 1111 .  
• Hotel Gomati near Hazratgunj and Sharagunj mall is run by Uttar Pradesh Tourism and offers decent rooms at moderate cost.
• 26.838197 80.935078 8 Hotel Mandakini Saket Regency , 92/3-A, Old R.T.O. Compound, Gautam Budh Marg (Latouche Road) , ☏ +91 522 407 3402 , +91 98100 68858 . Check-out: noon . Located in the cluster of hotels just north of the railway station. Reasonably friendly staff, just don't ask where to eat nearby, instead go a block or two back towards the station. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant but does offer room service. Rooms are reasonably clean but the air-con units are ancient and noisy. Large LCD TVs with cable. You may be able to negotiate a double room down to ₹1350 in the low season. Double room ₹1800 .  
• 26.853147 80.943399 9 Park Inn , La Place, Hazratganj .  
• 26.856696 80.935035 10 Clarks Avadh , Parivartan Chowk, Mahatma Gandhi Marg ( Opp. Begum Hazrat Mahal Park ), ☏ +91 522 261 6500 . One of the more centrally located hotels in Lucknow. Clean, well-kept and very smart. The restaurant named "Falaknuma" at the ninth floor has the right ambience to enjoy a Mughlai dinner with awesome views of the city. The Murg Malai Tikka is recommended. The service at the restaurant leaves much to be desired however, and the alcohol selections are in no way on par with what would be expected from an upscale hotel elsewhere. Wi-fi is available for a price.  
• 26.842596 80.990737 11 Dayal Paradise , Vipul Khand 5, Gomti Nagar , ☏ +91 522 405 9999 . Check-in: noon , check-out: noon . ₹2400 .  
• 26.802915 80.896346 12 Piccadily Hotel , Kanpur Road, Sector B, Bara Birwa , ☏ +91 522 409 6000 . A luxury hotel. 3 km from Lucknow Airport.  

Connect [ edit ]

Mobile phone coverage in the city is excellent. There are many service providers offering a wide variety of plans, including Airtel, Jio, Vodafone, Reliance and BSNL.

Phone numbers in Lucknow begin with 0522, typically followed by seven digits. To call Lucknow from outside India you will need to dial the international prefix for your country, followed by India’s country code 91. If you want to dial a landline no. from a mobile, then you have to add 0522 before the number.

Cope [ edit ]

Emergency numbers [ edit ].

• Emergency Helpline , ☏ 108 .  
• Police , ☏ 100 .  
• Fire Department , ☏ 101 .  
• Ambulance , ☏ 102 .  
• Childline , ☏ 1098 .  
• Women Power Helpline , ☏ 1090 .  
• Emergency Helpline (India) , ☏ 112 .  

Railway numbers [ edit ]

• Badshahnagar railway station , ☏ +91 522-2385182 .  
• Manual Enquiry , ☏ 139 .  
• Reservation , ☏ +91 522-2635841 .  

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