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About Lucknow Tourism
This city, which prides itself in being the most cultured in North India,
is now a mix of modernity and old monuments, sprawling parks, busy
marketplaces, and congested alleys serving the most delicious food.'The City of Nawabs'
is an intriguing blend of old world charm, warm hospitality, courteous
people, beautiful architecture and rich heritage. A glance through its
historic monuments, lanes and alleyways depict the lifestyle of its
erstwhile rulers and the typical Nawabi lifestyle. Situated along the banks of GomtiRiver, Lucknow
rose to prominence when Asaf-ud-Daula, the fourth Nawab of Avadh (an
independent kingdom established after the disintegration of Mughal
Empire) moved his court from Faizabad in 1775.The era of Nawabs bestowed Lucknow
with refinement, courteous culture, courtly diction and a classy
appeal. The city gradually earned the tag of the 'Cultural Capital of
North India'. By early 19th century, Lucknow
became the centre stage for music, art,
The Lucknow Chronicles - Lucknow has fantastic skies! The Morning Skies are clear azure. The Evening Skies are passion pink. The Night Skies are crystal clear.
Official Websites
Government of Uttar Pradesh - Uttar Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism - Uttar Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Uttar Pradesh Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Uttar Pradesh, List of Tourist Guides in Uttar Pradesh and Transportation in Uttar Pradesh.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Lucknow with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
IIM, Lucknow - Home page of the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.
