Lucknow Tourism
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's capital and largest city, welcomes you with a comforting note of "Muskuraiyein,
kyunki aap Lucknow mein hai," nestled on the banks of the river Gomti. Lucknow in a nutshell is a city of
kebabs and nawabs, of architecture and history, of literature and culture. This cultural capital of the Awadh
area brilliantly blends the luxury of a sparkling past with the simplicity of a modern city, from a piece of
rich colonial heritage to modernized museums. The Mughal Gateway Rumi Darwaza, located in the heart of the
capital, separates Lucknow into two parts: 'Old Lucknow,' which is historic and congested, and 'New Lucknow,'
which is modern and one of Asia's most planned towns. The busy, energetic streets of Old Lucknow are famed for
its authentic, lakhnavi chikan market, and wholesale jewelry stores. Lucknow is an explorer's pleasure, with
its kaleidoscope of new architecture and British-style marketplaces and squares. Large and winding boulevards,
decaying yet enlightening monuments, parks, and a plethora of booths offering excellent kebabs can all be
found in Central Lucknow.