Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh state. The city is located on the banks of Gomti River and is the heart of art, cuisine, dance, culture and music of Northern India. The city is a blend of the medieval and the modern. It is well known for its cuisine (Kebabs and biryani) and Chikankaari (exquisite shadow-work embroidery on fine muslin cloth).
Major tourist sites in and around the city: Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainabad (Chota) Imambara, Residency, Shah Najaf Iamabara, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal, Manyawar Shri Kanshiram Ji LA Martiniere, State Museum, Zoo etc.

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