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Where to eat
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How to get there
Where to stay
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Lucknow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lucknow

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and sits on the banks of the Gomti River. It is famous for its fine cuisine and is known as the center of culture in North India, with a long history of poetry and art coming out of the city.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Lucknow

1. Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya

This impressive tomb complex dates from 1783 and includes a complex labyrinth to get pleasantly lost in.

2. See the Crocs

Get up close and personal (relatively speaking) with the crocodiles at the Kukrail Sanctuary.

3. Indira Gandhi Planetarium

View the heavens at one of the daily shows in the city's planetarium.

4. Sample the Local Food

The kebab and tikka dishes in the city are famous. The spicy red Kashmiri tea and Makhan Malai ice cream flavored with saffron are also delicious.

5. Shopping!

Lucknow has lots of fascinating street markets. Try Nepali Kothi in the Old City to purchase spices from Nepalese herb traders.

1. Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya

This impressive tomb complex dates from 1783 and includes a complex labyrinth to get pleasantly lost in.

2. See the Crocs

Get up close and personal (relatively speaking) with the crocodiles at the Kukrail Sanctuary.

3. Indira Gandhi Planetarium

View the heavens at one of the daily shows in the city's planetarium.

4. Sample the Local Food

The kebab and tikka dishes in the city are famous. The spicy red Kashmiri tea and Makhan Malai ice cream flavored with saffron are also delicious.

5. Shopping!

Lucknow has lots of fascinating street markets. Try Nepali Kothi in the Old City to purchase spices from Nepalese herb traders.

Where to Eat in Lucknow

Haji Sahib at Akbari Gate serves delicious lamb dishes, and Dastarkhwan at Hazratganj is renowned for its shaami kebabs and rumali roti. You can expect to pay from ₹150 to ₹350 for a meal in these restaurants.

When to visit Lucknow

Lucknow in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lucknow in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 200
1 night at 3-star hotel

Lucknow has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The rainy season from July to September is best avoided.

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How to Get to Lucknow

Plane

The city is served by Lucknow Airport (LKO), which is a hub for daily regional connections and international flights from the Middle East. A taxi to the city center will cost around ₹200 and a bus ticket is ₹40.

Train

Lucknow is a major railway junction and is well connected to other major Indian cities. The train fare from New Delhi starts from ₹860.

Car

Lucknow is at the center of a major regional road network, with Route 34 connecting the city with New Delhi.

Bus

Buses arrive in Lucknow from Nepal and major Indian cities such as Jaipur and Agra. The fare from New Delhi is ₹560.

Plane

The city is served by Lucknow Airport (LKO), which is a hub for daily regional connections and international flights from the Middle East. A taxi to the city center will cost around ₹200 and a bus ticket is ₹40.

Train

Lucknow is a major railway junction and is well connected to other major Indian cities. The train fare from New Delhi starts from ₹860.

Car

Lucknow is at the center of a major regional road network, with Route 34 connecting the city with New Delhi.

Bus

Buses arrive in Lucknow from Nepal and major Indian cities such as Jaipur and Agra. The fare from New Delhi is ₹560.

Airports near Lucknow

LKOLucknow Amausi
AYJFaizābād Ayodhya
KNUKanpur

Airlines serving Lucknow

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,456 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,898 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (828 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,153 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (73 reviews)
flydubai
Good (135 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (205 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (15 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (89 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lucknow

Qaisarbagh - this district is famous for its huge palace complex and is centrally located by the river.

Popular Neighborhoods in Lucknow

Aminabad - Aminabad is just to the south of the river and is known for the bustling Aminabad Bazaar, which specializes in the city's famous 'Chikan' embroidered garments.

Aliganj - Aliganj is close to the major colleges and is popular with young people and students.

Aminabad - Aminabad is just to the south of the river and is known for the bustling Aminabad Bazaar, which specializes in the city's famous 'Chikan' embroidered garments.
Aliganj - Aliganj is close to the major colleges and is popular with young people and students.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lucknow

Most booked hotels in Lucknow

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Taj Mahal Lucknow
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 492+
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Ramada by Wyndham Lucknow Hotel and Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 184+
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Fairfield by Marriott Lucknow
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 209+
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Hyatt Regency Lucknow
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 301+
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Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 246+
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How to Get Around Lucknow

Public Transportation

Lucknow has an extensive bus service, with more than 35 different routes. Fares start from just ₹15.

Taxi

Taxis are everywhere in the city and are relatively cheap. The starting fare is ₹55 and then around ₹15 per mile.

Car

Driving in Lucknow is frantic and not recommended for visitors unfamiliar with local road customs. An alternative is to rent a car with a local driver; the costs are from ₹1,700 for eight hours.

Public Transportation

Lucknow has an extensive bus service, with more than 35 different routes. Fares start from just ₹15.

Taxi

Taxis are everywhere in the city and are relatively cheap. The starting fare is ₹55 and then around ₹15 per mile.

Car

Driving in Lucknow is frantic and not recommended for visitors unfamiliar with local road customs. An alternative is to rent a car with a local driver; the costs are from ₹1,700 for eight hours.

The Cost of Living in Lucknow

Shopping Streets

Aminabad Bazaar is good for clothing, while Hazratganj Market (also in Aminabad) is the place for international fashion brands.

Groceries and Other

A quart of milk in Lucknow will cost around ₹50, while a loaf of bread is ₹23.

Cheap meal
AED 8.16
A pair of jeans
AED 109.45
Single public transport ticket
AED 1.00
Cappuccino
AED 3.20

Everything you need to know for your stay in Lucknow

Other popular cities in Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur
Varanasi
Agra

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