| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 47.12 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 47.12 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 0.27 |
| Taxi start | USD 1.66 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 277.15 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 2.06 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 35.75 |
| Coke bottle | USD 0.37 |
| Local draught beer | USD 1.41 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.24 |
Lucknow is the largest and the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. A multicultural metropolitan, it is one of the fastest growing commercial regions in North India. Lucknow is also regarded as the “Golden City of the East”. It is estimated to be 7 hours away from New Delhi. If travelling by land is time-consuming, there are cheap flights to Lucknow that you can book all year round.
Lucknow has managed to retain its old and sophisticated charm through the years. While the city is highly regarded for creating jobs in various industries such as technology and aerospace, it has been an artistic focal point of the country. Several buildings in the city boast impeccable architecture such as the Bara Imambara, the British Residency and Chattar Manzil. Bara Imambara is said to be the world’s largest apartment of its kind. Erected from yellow sandstone, Jama Masjid is a must-see for structural design enthusiasts. It is considered as one of the holy places in the city.
An equivalent to London’s Big Ben is the Clock Tower of Lucknow. It stands at 221 feet and is the tallest clock tower in all of India. Before you end your day in one of the beautiful hotels in Lucknow, take a detour to the well-preserved Palace of Pearls and witness animal combats. It is popularly known as Moti Mahal.
To explore the affluent history of Lucknow, there are two main attractions that you should not miss – Lakshmana and Hussainabad Imambara. The former is believed to be the first settlements of early Lucknow residents. It is also the site where the foundation of the city was laid. Not far from Lakshmana is one of the premier destinations for tourists, Hussainabad Imambara. It is a monument constructed in the 19th century. The awe-inspiring walls are embellished with Arabic scriptures. The pillars and the dome are important parts of the ancient building. But the most stunning of all is the interior design.
India has been an important part of building the world’s civilization. The entire Lucknow screams history that stood the test of time. If you are wondering where your next stop would be for the holidays, grab a seat in one of the cheap flights to Lucknow and you will never regret the decision.