About Lucknow
Gonda to Lucknow distnce : 117 km
Estimated travel time : 2.6 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 Gonda to Lucknow is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Gonda to Lucknow by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gonda to Lucknow distance is 117 Km and is 2.6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Barabanki - Known for its historical significance and religious places like Siddheshwar Nath Temple, Dewa Sharif, and Masauli Hanuman Temple.
2. Faizabad - The city is famous for its heritage and historical importance. Popular attractions include the famous Ayodhya Temple, Faizabad Museum, Gulab Bari, and Ramkatha Museum.
3. Akbarpur - This town is renowned for its rich cultural and historical heritage. Bheetargaon Palace and Jain Mandir are some of the noteworthy attractions here.
4. Mahmudabad - The city offers a glimpse into the rich Nawabi culture with its beautiful mansions and tombs. The Mahmudabad Estate is a major attraction here.
5. Malihabad - Known as the "Mango Capital of India," this place is famous for its delicious mangoes and lush orchards. Visitors can enjoy exploring the mango farms and tasting various types of mangoes.
6. Barabanki Railway Junction - This railway station is a popular stopover for travelers on the way to Lucknow. It provides facilities like restrooms, food stalls, and waiting areas.
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