Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh is now on its path of becoming a major metropolitan city of India. This beautiful city is the epitome of the Shia culture. Lucknow is also famous as “The Nawab City” which means the city of royal people. The people of this city are known for their hospitality, mannerism and unique salutation style. Many great poets and traditional dancers came from this city
Hand-made handicrafts, traditional garments and fabric industry are some of the cultural backbone of this city which makes Lucknow tourism to be best among tourism industy. There are many old monuments and heritages you will find in this city viz. Imambara, Sankat Mochan Temple and Rumi Darwaza. You will get to know more about the city through IcityZoom travel guide that stores all the information in it.
Area | 3244 sq.km |
Latitudinal parallel | 26° 55' N |
Longitudinal meridian | 80° 59' E |
Altitude | 128 m |
Population | 2.186 million (Census 2011) |
Average Temperature | 18.4°C |
Desirable Clothes | Woollen for winters and light cotton for summers |
Rainfall | 35 cm |
Monsoon | Southwest Monsoon |
Season | cool and dry winter |
Best time to visit | October – April |
STD Code | 522 |
Languages | English, Hindi and Urdu |
Religions | Hindus , Muslims , Sikhs , Jains, Buddhists ,Christians |