About Lucknow
Gangtok to Lucknow distnce : 1067 km
Estimated travel time : 21.8 hours
Lucknow is also called the City of Nawabs and Kebabs, carrying a rich history, architecture, literature and cultural. At the same time, it is also a modern, very well planned city and is capital and largest city of Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow welcomes all visitors with this heartwarming tag line and stands by it with its exclusive Tehzeeb (culture), Tameez (etiquettes) and Nazakat (elegance). You will often get addressed as 'Janaab', 'Mohtarama' or 'Begum Sahiba' giving you that feeling of royalty. There are no words like 'Tu' or 'Tum', instead lucknow people always use 'Aap' even if they are addressing to younger ones. Lucknow's 'Pehle aap' (You First) culture is well known and brings a smile on the face of its visitors. Not only through language and literature but this royal culture is reflected in its food, craft, monuments, art as well. Lucknow is world famous for its delicious 'Tunde Kebab', 'Lucknawi dum biryani', 'Nihari', 'Makkhan malai', 'Chaat'. It is also world famous for its 'Chikankari', the traditional embroidery style of Lucknow. The city is home to several iconic monuments like 'Bara Imambara', 'Bhool Bhulaiya', 'Husainabad Clock Tower'. 'Rumi Darwaza' divides the city into 'Old Lucknow' and 'New Lucknow' which is urban, planned with wide roads, parks and malls.
Taxi from Gangtok to Lucknow is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Gangtok to Lucknow by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gangtok to Lucknow distance is 1067 Km and is 21.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Darjeeling - Known for its famous tea gardens, scenic beauty, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Toy Train, Darjeeling is a popular tourist destination.
2. Kalimpong - This charming hill station offers beautiful views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges and is known for its orchids, Buddhist monasteries, and colonial architecture.
3. Siliguri - A major transit hub, Siliguri is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas and is known for its bustling markets and the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.
4. Kishanganj - Kishanganj is a historical town situated on the banks of the Mahananda River. It is home to several ancient temples and mosques, including the famous Dargah of Hazrat Shah Ismail Quadri.
5. Gorakhpur - Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur is known for its religious and historical significance. The Gorakhnath Temple, dedicated to the saint Gorakhnath, is a major attraction here.
6. Faizabad - As you approach Lucknow, you can stop at Faizabad, which is known for its historical landmarks, including the Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, and the Gulab Bari.
Tourist Attractions
Bara Imambara
Chhota Imambara
British Residency
Rumi Darwaza
Hazratganj Market
Lucknow Zoo
La Martinere School
Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Park
Moti Mahal
Dilkusha Kothi
Chowk market
Firangi Mahal
Janeshwar Mishra Park
Husainabad Clock Tower
Nawab Wazid Ali Shah Prani Udyan or Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens or Lucknow Zoological Garden
Chandrika Devi Temple
Aminabad
Mankameshwar Mandir
Ramakrishna Math
Shah Najaf Imambara
Gautam Buddha Park
Jama Masjid
Marine Drive
Begum Hazrat Mahal Park
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya Park
Chattar Manzil or Umbrella Palace
Anandi Water Park
1857 Memorial Museum Residency
Picture Gallery
Bithoor
Shaheed Smarak
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary or Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary
Hathi Park
Safed Baradari
Shahi Baoli
Maqbara of Saadat Ali Khan
Kaiserbagh Palace
Sikandar Bagh
Dewa Sharif
Indira Gandhi Planetarium
Naimisharanya Tirth or Neemsar or Nimsar or Nimkhar temple