Welcome to Lucknow


Lucknow (Hindi: लखनऊ, Urdu: لکھنؤ, Lakhnaū) is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division.

Located in what was historically known as the Awadh region, Lucknow has always been a multicultural city. Courtly manners, beautiful gardens, poetry, music, and fine cuisine patronized by the Persian-loving Shia Nawabs of the city are well known amongst Indians and students of South Asian culture and history. Lucknow is popularly known as The City of Nawabs. It is also known as the Golden City of the East, Shiraz-i-Hind and The Constantinople of India.

How to Reach

Lucknow being the capital of Uttar Pradesh (India) is well connected by Air, Rail and Road from all major cities of India.

Nearest Railway Station

The city is served by several Railway stations at different parts of the city. The main railway station is Charbagh Railway Station.

State Transport Buses/TaxiState Transport Service : Buses/Taxies available from Alambagh/Qaiserbagh Stand

Nearest Airport Airpot : Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (Amausi Airport)

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