Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. Famous as the city of kebabs and nawabs, of architecture and history, of literature and culture. This artistic hub of Awadh region beautifully brings together the opulence of a glittering past and the simplicity of a modern city.
Lucknow is situated on the banks of river Gomti. Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The city is popularly known as the city of kebabs and nawabs, of architecture and history, of literature and culture. From a slice of rich colonial history to modernized museums, this artistic hub of Awadh region beautifully brings together the opulence of a glittering past and the simplicity of a modern city.
The Rumi Darwaza, the Mughal Gateway built in the centre of the capital divides Lucknow into 'Old Lucknow' which is ancient, and more crowded, and the 'New Lucknow' which is urban. Most of Old Lucknow is well-known for its bustling vibrant streets, authentic, mouth-watering kebab and biriyani outlets, lakhnavi chikan market, and the wholesale jewellery stores.