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Geographical Information

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, extends along the banks of the River Gomti. The creator of Lucknow as it is today was Nawab Asaf ud Daula. The city became known as a centre for Urdu poetry and courtly diction, and reached its acme during the reign of Wajid Ali Shah who was a connoisseur of music and poetry. It was during his reign that the British appropriated Awadh. Today, the city is dotted with remnants of its rich historic past.

Lucknow is also known for its elaborate cuisine and 'Chikankaari' or exquisite shadow-work embroidery on fine muslin cloth.
Area :              2.528 sq. km.


Population :               36,47,834 (2001 census)


Altitude :               123 mts. above sea level.


Season : October - March


Clothing (Summer) : Cottons Winter : Woolens


Language : Hindi, Urdu, English


Festivals : Holi, Dusschra, Diwali, Jamghat, Bada Mangal Mela, Id-Ul-Zuha, Id-Ul-Fitar, Shab-e-Barat, Moharrum & Lucknow Mahotsav (November 25- December 05)


Local Transport : Bus/Tempo/Auto Rickshaw/Taxi Tonga/Cycle Rickshaw


STD Code : 0522

Historical Places

Hussainabad Imambara

Near the Rumi Darwaza, this structure houses the tombs of Muhammad Ali Shah, its builder, and of his mother. Built between 1837 and 1842, it is also called the Chhota Imambara. It is approached through a fine garden. The Imambara has a white dome and numerous turrets and minarets. The walls of the mausoleum are decorated with verses in Arabic. Chandeliers, gilded mirrors, colorful stucco, the King's throne and ornate tazia or replicas of the tombs at Karbala adorn the interior.
Shah Najaf Imambara
This white-domed structure derives its name from the town of Najaf, about 200 km south of Baghdad where the Imam Hazrat Ali is buried. It is situated on the right bank of the Gomti, In this mausoleum are buried the remains of Ghazi-ud-din Haider and his wives, including Mubarak Mahal, his European wife. The entrance leads to a beautiful garden. The silver tomb of Ghazi-ud-din Haider lies in the centre of the building and is flanked by the more imposing silver and gold tomb of Mubarak Mahal on one side, and another tomb on the other.
 
State Museum
Entrance Fee : 5.00 Adult
                     2.00 Child
Camera Fee : 20.00
Weekly Holiday : Monday & Sunday attar Second Saturday
Visiting Hours : 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Telephone Nos. : 2206157 Director Museum Tel. No.: 2206158
Lalit Kala Academy
Exhibition Timings : 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Without Exhibition : 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Weekly Holiday : Sunday
Telephone No.: 2618918
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park is constructed by LDA in Gomtinagar, Lucknow. This park is devoted to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia who was a great Socialist and Philosopher. This park is designed and constructed by Lucknow Development Authority and is spread over Eighty acres of land.
An artificial lake is developed in the area of 15,000 Sq. Meters of land having one attractive tower in the park. The park is constructed under the norms and guidelines of ecology accordingly trees are planted all over in the garden.
Entrance Fee: Rs. 5/- per head (Fee unto 12 years children)
Parking Fee: Rs. 10/- Car, Rs. 5/- Scooter, Rs. 2/- Cycle
Park Timing: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Residency
Entrance Fee:  10.00 for Indian Tourist
                      105.00 for Foreigners
Model Room:    5.00 per head
Park Timings:      Morning to Evening
Telephone No.: 2328220
Indira Gandi Planetarium
Entrance Fee: (Concession for 30 Students) 25.00 per head (entrance for above 3 years age)
Show Timings: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (45 min. show)
Weekly Holiday: Monday
Telephone No.: 2629176
Shows: from 1:00 to 1:40 English
           2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm Hindi
Bada Imambara , Chhota Imambara, Picture Gallery Shahi Hamam
Entrance Fee Combined Fee For Indian Rs. 25:00, For Foreigner Rs. 300:00 (Inclusive of Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Picture Gallery Shahi Bawli)
Timings from Sunrise to Sunset
Guide Fees : for 1 to 2 persons - 75/-
for 2 to 5 persons - 100/-
for 6 to 10 persons - 150/-
for 10 to 15 persons - 175/-
for 16 to 20 persons - 200/-
Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal
The statues of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, his wife Rama Bai, Kanshi Ram and Ms. Mayawati are installed here.
Lucknow City Tour: Enjoy big attractions of Lucknow City
By Bus: Chhota Imambara, Clock Tower, Picture Gallery, Bhool Bhulaiya, Bara Imambara, Residency, Martyr's Memorial, Shahnajaf Imambara.
Timings: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Charges: Indian - Rs. 150/- per head
Foreigner - Rs. 550/- per head
Note: Package Includes monuments fee. Guide Charges and Transport Starts 8:30 am from Charbagh Railway Station.
By Tonga: The Nawabi Sawari U.P. Tours gives you a real feeling of Nawab when you ride on a Tonga   (a horse pulled cart)
Historical Places to visit: Shahnajaf Imambara, Residency, Chhota Imambara, Bara Imambara, Picture Gallery, Clock Tower, Kabab Stop (optional)

How To Reach

Air

Amausi Airport, Lucknow is directly connected with Delhi, Patna, Calcutta, Bombay and Varanasi by direct flights.
 
Rail

A major railway junction, Lucknow is conveniently connected to many cities. Some of the important trains are :


Shatabadi Ex. : 2003/2035;2004/2036


Nainital Ex; : 5307/5308


Sabarmati Exp :9164/9166/9168;9163/9165/9167


Vaishali Exp : 2553/2554


Awadh-Assam Exp : 5609/5610


Neelanchal Exp : 8475/8476


Ganga-Yamuna Exp : 3413/3483;3414/3484


Lucknow Mail : 4229/4230


Gomti Exp : 2419/2420


Kashi-Vishwanath Exp : 4057/4058


Nauchandi Exp : 4511/4512


Bombay-Gorakhpur Exp : 1015/1016


Cochin-Gorakhpur Exp. 5011/5012


Road

Lucknow is connected by road with all the major cities of the country. Some of the major road distances are : Agra - 363 km, Allahabad - 210 km, Ayodhya - 135 km, Calcutta - 985 km, Corbett National Park - 400 km, Delhi - 497 km, Dudhwa National Park - 238 km, Kanpur - 79 km, Khajuraho - 320 km, Varanasi - 305 km.