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Places to Visit near Lucknow

Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh is one of the finest tourist places available in the country. It has huge significance in terms of rich cultural heritage and the royal treatment of the Nawabs emphasized in the glorious buildings and architectural brilliance stationed at different parts of the city.  The city has finest attractions for the tourist to spend an enjoyable holiday in Lucknow. Apart from the city area there are also several attractions present around Lucknow at a distance of few kilometers from the city. These are small excursions or weekend gateways for both the tourist as well as the residents who can enjoy and relax in these places with their friends and family.

Dudhwa National Park


best tourist place near Lucknow

Declared as a National Park in 1958, this is one of the best tourist attractions near Lucknow. Spread over an area of 650 kms this particular venue is located at a distance of 222 kms from Lucknow. It is a 4-hour drive from the city and a wonderful location for a family visit. This place had turned into a tiger reserve in 1988. Though many animals are present in this zoological park, but the best making this park famous is the swamp deers and Tigers. It is open for visitors every year from the month of November to June.

Address
: Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, India

How to reach
: The nearest railheads is Dudhwa at a distance of 4 kms. From Lucknow one can travel like Lucknow-Sitapur-Lakhimpur-Gola-Mailani-Palia-Dudhwa.

Dewa Sharif


Places to visit around LucknowDewa Sharif holds a special place in the history of Awadh. Situated at a distance of 40 kms from Lucknow this place is famous for inducing secularism in the province. It was the birthplace of Haji Waris Ali Shah who was to promote love for humanity for generations.

Address
: Dargah Hazrat Haji Ali Shah Warsi, Dewa Sharif
District: Barabanki, Pincode: 225 001

How to reach:To visit Dewa Shriff, one can travel through trail or by road. The nearest station and Bus stop for Dewa Shriff is Barabanki.

Naimisaranya


Naimisaranya is a holy shrine that attracts thousands of tourists and devotees from all over the country. This holy shrine is based at a distance of 94km from the Lucknow city. It is that place which is also named in Bhagavatam.

Address
: Sitapur District , UP, India

How to reach
: From Sitapur cantonment one can reach Naimisaranya through train, bus or auto.The nearest station is Hardoi station at a distance of 20kn from Lucknow. It is a small village but with enough arrangements there is plenty of place for tourists to live. 

Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary


It is one of the best bird sanctuaries present in Uttar Pradesh along with holding a prominent place in the list of bird sanctuaries in the whole country. It attracts many migratory birds from various places across the world especially in the winters. However it is a small sanctuary enclosing a natural lake and spread across 4 square kilometers. It has a wonderful environment and a nice place for excursion.

Address
: Unnao District, UP, India

How to reach
: Situated at a distance of 45 kms from Lucknow and Kanpur. From there one can fetch local buses and taxis which are easily available.

Best time to visit
: Anytime round the year, Preferably Winters

Neemsar-Misrikh Twin city


At a distance of 90 kms from Lucknow this is an excellent pilgrimage centre. These places are more famous for Hanuman Garhi temple which is considered as the birth place of Ram which was protected by Lord Hanuman

Address
: Sitapur District, UP, India

How to reach
: The place is at a distance of 90kms from Lucknow. there are several taxis and local buses which travel to Neemsar-Misrikh Twin city. Car rentals are also available to travel there.
 

Chinhat Picnic Pavilion


This is an excellent picnic spot which is based at a distance of 15km from Lucknow city. The major attraction of this place is the serene beauty and the stretched long greenery spread across creating a wonderful environ.

Address
: Kathota taluk, Lucknow District, Up India

How to reach
:There are local taxis, autos and bus which travels to Chinhat Picnic Pavilion.

Kukrail


The Forest Department of Lucknow has established a deer farm and crocodile nursery in Kukrail which is again worth a watch. Based at a distance of 15 km from Lucknow it is a nice picnic zone with all amenities for kid’s entertainment. For adults there is rest houses and cafeteria. For a lovely day away from the din and bustle of the city this is a best location near Lucknow.

Address: Indiar Nagar/Khurram Nagar UP India

How to reach
: It is a distance of 9 kms from center of the city. Local taxis or auto rickshaws can help reach the place.

Apart from this one can always visit the nearby cities like Faizabad, Ayodhya, Pratapgarh, Basti, Allahabad etc which are only hundred and more kms away. The attractions of Lucknow are unlimited so go ahead and enjoy a lovely holiday in and around Lucknow.

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