About Lucknow
Rajauri to Lucknow distnce : 1244 km
Estimated travel time : 21.5 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 Rajauri to Lucknow is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rajauri to Lucknow by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Rajauri to Lucknow distance is 1244 Km and is 21.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Jammu - Located around 160 kilometers from Rajauri, Jammu is known for its beautiful temples, such as the famous Vaishno Devi Temple. It is a popular spiritual destination for people traveling in the region.
2. Pathankot - Situated around 300 kilometers from Rajauri, Pathankot serves as an important junction for various highways. The city is known for its picturesque location and nearby attractions like Nurpur Fort and Mukteshwar Temple.
3. Amritsar - Approximately 420 kilometers from Rajauri, Amritsar is famous for its religious and historical sites. The Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, and Wagah Border are some of the key attractions here.
4. Ludhiana - Located around 500 kilometers from Rajauri, Ludhiana is a prominent industrial city in Punjab. While there may not be specific tourist attractions, you can explore local markets and get a taste of Punjabi culture.
5. Chandigarh - Situated around 600 kilometers from Rajauri, Chandigarh is a well-planned city and the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. It offers attractions like Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, and Rose Garden, making it a pleasant stopover.
6. Rishikesh - Located approximately 700 kilometers from Rajauri, Rishikesh is a holy city on the banks of the Ganges River. It is famous for its ashrams, yoga centers, and adventure sports like river rafting.
7. Haridwar - Situated around 730 kilometers from Rajauri, Haridwar is another holy city renowned for its temples and the famous Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri Ghat. It is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.
8. Kanpur - Around 940 kilometers from Rajauri, Kanpur is a major industrial city in Uttar Pradesh. It offers attractions like Kanpur Memorial Church, Moti Jheel, and Allen Forest Zoo.