LUCKNOW Tourism, LUCKNOW Travel Guide
About Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and is situated along the banks of the River Gomti. The city is a well known centre of Urdu poetry and formal enunciation, and is famous for its courteous behavior and rich cultural traditions. Lucknow represents a harmonized blend of old and new, whether it is history, architecture, music, dance, handicrafts, etiquette, or sports. They city is also famous for its refine cuisine and 'Chikankaari' or shadow-work embroidery on fine muslin cloth.
Lucknow Tourist Attractions
| Historical Tourist Attractions | ||
| Bada Imambara | Chhota Imambara | Shah Najaf Imambara |
| Residency | Chattar Manzil | Kaiser Bagh Palaces |
| Other Tourist Attractions | ||
| Planetarium | Ambedkar Park | Lalit Kala Academy |
| State Museum | ||
History of Lucknow
Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, has a glorious history. People say that the original name of the city of Lucknow was Lakshmanpur or Lakhanpur. According to popular legend, it was supposed to be gifted by King Ramchandra, the main hero of Suryavanshi Dynasty of Ayodhya, to his brother Lakshman after conquering Lanka and Lakshman laid the foundation of the ancient city. Historical evidences show that after 1350 AD the city of Lucknow, then known as Avadh, came under the reign of the Delhi Sultanate, the Nawabs of that region and the Mughals. The people of Lucknow actively participated in the freedom movement along with Mahatma Gandhi and Maulana Mohammad Ali. After independence, the city of Lucknow has been declared as the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh by the Government of India. Since then it has progressed steadily.