The classic heritage city of the Indian nawabs.

How to reach: Lucknow is directly connected with Delhi, Patna, Calcutta, Mumbai and Varanasi by direct flights from Amausi Airport. Well connected to many cities by rail and road. Some major road distances are: Agra - 314 kms, Allahabad - 225 kms, Ayodhya - 128 kms, Calcutta - 985 kms, Corbett National Park - 280 kms, Kanpur - 79 kms, Khajuraho - 320 kms, Varanasi - 314 kms, Delhi - 541 kms.

Where to stay: Taj Mahal Hotel, Hotel Clarks Awadh, Arif Castles, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Kohinoor, Hotel Deep Awadh, Deep Hotel, Hotel Charan International, Capoors Hotel, Seema Palace, Mohan Hotel, Ram Krishna Guest House, Awadh Lodge, Hotel Tulsi, Hotel Gomti (UPSTDC).

What to see: Bara Imambara, State Museum, Hussainabad Clock Tower, Hussainabad Imambara, Shah Najaf Imambara.

Excursions: Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary (43 kms), Dewa Sharief (25 kms), Dudhwa National Park (238 kms), Naimisharanya/Misrikh (94 kms) and Ayodhya (134 kms).

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