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Welcome to Lucknow City - the host city of 4th Global Symposium 2007

Lucknow

Lucknow is a city synonymous with the Nawabi Culture. The imperialistic splendor and magnificence of the Nawabi Era has been glorified and eulogized down the ages by writers, poets and historians alike. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, one of the biggest states in India and is situated on the banks of the river Gomati, tributary of the Ganga. It is famous for its Gardens, Parks and unique archaeological monuments. Lucknow is associated with its legendary hospitality, leisurely moods of life, fabled edifices steeped in history, world-renowned cuisine and exquisite Sham-e-Avadh.
 

Altitude: 123 meters (403 ft. above sea level), Climate: (deg C) Summer- Max 36.6, Min 25; Winter- Max 21.1, Min 11.1., Rainfall: 44 cms (June-Sept), Best Season: October to March.

Places Of Interest:
Residency, Bada Imam Bara, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainabad, Clock Tower, Shah Nazar Zoo, State Museum, Macchi Bhawan, Khurshid Mahal, Botanical Gardens, Picture Gallery.

Excursions: Chinhat Lake- 13 kms, Kukrail Picnic Spot- 15 kms, Nawab Ganj Bird Sanctuary- 40 kms, Nimsar- 102 kms, Dudwa National Park- 60 kms.
 

Places of Interest for Sightseeing :

Asafi Masjid	Rumi Darwaza	Baradari
Residency	Shahnajaf Imambara	La Martiniere College
Clock Tower	Chhatar Manzil	Bada Imambara
Chhota Imambara	State Museum / Zoo	Dilkusha

Reach -
By Air: Lucknow is well connected to Calcutta, Patna, Delhi, Bombay.
By Rail: Well connected with all major towns.
By Road: Agra- 314 kms, Allahabad- 225 kms, Calcutta- 985 kms, Corbett National Park- 280 kms, Delhi- 514 kms, Kanpur- 79 kms, Varanasi- 314 kms.

TOURISM Lucknow
http://www.up-tourism.com/destination/lucknow/lucknow.htm

MAP of Lucknow
http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/uttarpradesh/lucknow-city-map.htm

WEATHER and TIME in Lucknow
http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/india/lucknow

Information on Other Cities in India
http://www.india-tourism.com