Ayodhya

Varanasi: An Ancient City On The Earth

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Famed as the birth place of Lord Ram, it is an important pilgrimage centre situated on the right bank of the river Ghagra or Saryu, about 110 km from Lucknow

For centuries, it was the capital of the descendants of the Surya dynasty of which Lord Rama was the most celebrated king. Ayodhya during ancient times was known as Kaushal Desh. Skand and some other Puranas rank Ayodhya as one of the seven most sacred cities of India

Ayodhya is pre-eminently a city of temples. Remnants of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam can still be found in Ayodhya

According to Jain tradition, five Tirthankaras were born at Ayodhya, including Adinath (Rishabhadeva) the 1st Tirthankar. Ramkot, Hanumangarhi,Kanak Bhawan and Suraj Kund appear to spring up from pages of history.

The Saryu is a sacred river and finds mention in ancient scriptures. Hundreds of devotees come here to take a holy dip throughout the year on various religious occasions

Naimisharanya

It is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus dating its significance to Vedic era, situated about 90 km from Lucknow in Sitapur district.

Situated on the bank of the Gomti river, Naimisharanya is believed to be known since ancient times and it is the holy place where many sages performed their penance.

Chakra Teerth, Vyas Gaddi, Suraj Kund, Pandav fort, Hanuman Garhi and Lalita Devi temple are places of worship that attract a large number of devotees.

For pilgrims, parikrama of Naimisharanya has great significance. It is held every year in the month of March.

“Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, lies in the middle of the Heritage Arc. This bustling city, famed for its Nawabi era finesse and amazing food, is a unique mix of the ancient and the modern. It is home to some extraordinary monuments depicting a fascinating blend of ancient, colonial and oriental architecture.”

Lucknow

Lucknow was the epicentre of the 1857 War of Independence, and much before that, it was the seat of a line of nawabs who gave the city its unique identity.

Literature, cuisine, performing arts and tehzeeb put Lucknow a cut above the rest – and the world acknowledges it

Among the magnificent monuments are Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Kaiserbagh Heritage Zone, Residency, Dilkusha … and many more

Chikan and zardozi embroidery have made Lucknow a brand in global fashion.

Kababs and biryani are just two of a fantastic range of delicacies that beckon visitors again and again.

Relax and enjoy the city’s new age facilities, and then move out…