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Lucknow
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LUCKNOW The Capital city of Lucknow displays the splendour of the Nawabi era. Its cultural refinements and hospitality are well-known. The modern city spreads across the Gomti river. The places of interest in Lucknow are; Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainibad picture gallery, Clock Tower, Jama Masjid, Shah Najaf Imambara, Maqbara Saadat Ali Khan and Khurshidzadi, Chhatar Manzil, Qaiserbagh Palace complex, Moti Mahal, Qadam Rasul, Sikandar Bagh, Dilkusha Palace, Bibiyapur Kothi, La Martiniere, Lucknow Residency, Lucknow zoo etc.
How to reach: The Lucknow airport is connected with Delhi, Patna, Calcutta, Mumbai, Varanasi. Lucknow has a major railway station, connecting the city by rail with all major towns. So also is bus service. The distance from Lucknow to Agra is 363 km, Allahabad 210 km, Ayodhya 134 km, Calcutta 985 km, Kanpur 79 km, Khajuraho 320 km, Varanasi 305 km. Season: The best season is October-March; Clothing: Summer - cotton, winter - woollen. Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English. Festivals: Holi, Dussehra, Diwali, Jammghat, Ifd-ul-Zuha, Id-ul-Fitr, Shab-Barat, Moharram. Local transport: Bus, autorickshaw, taxi, tonga, cycle-rickshaw.
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