KUKRAIL RESERVE FOREST
Developed by the Forest Department,the Kukrail picnic spot has a
deer spot and a crocodile nursery.
NAWABGANJ BIRD SANCTUARY
Situated on the Kanpur highway,this sanctuary attracts migratory birds
every winter. The best season to visit it is between October and March.
Accommodation available at: UP Tourism's Priyadarshini Motel. Distance:
43Km.
DEVA SHARIF
Situated at the Lucknow Barabanki road, the tombof Syed Haji Waris Ali
Shah,populary known as Deva Sharif,is revereby both Hindus and Muslims.
Devotees throng the shrine most during October/November. Distance: 25km.
NEEMSAR MISRIKH
With Temples OF Goddess Lalita, Dadhichi Kund, Vyas Gaddi, Chakratirth
and Hanuman Gari, Neemsar Miisrikh is an important religious centre. Distance:94km.
DUDHWA NATIONAL PARK
In the Sal Forests of North Lakhimpur-Kheri District, situated 238km. from
Lucknow,this National Park's star attraction is the Royal Bengali Tiger.
The Indian Rhino was also introduced in here to save it from extinction.Leopards,
elephant, bears, muntjacs, gharial, crocodile, spotted and swamp deer can
also be seen. Tour Packages are available from Tourism and various other
private tour operators.
Distance fom Lucknow: 238km.
AYODHYA
Located 134kms. from Lucknow on the right bank of river Saryu,Ayodhya is
famous for the temples dedicated to Lord Rama and other deities of the
Hindu Pantheon. The Hanumangarhi, Ramkot,Nageshwarnath Temple, Kanak Bhawan,
Sita Rasoi and numerous other placesof interest can be visited. The city
is famous for its 'Ghat' and 'Kunds' or tanks and also for its various
festivals which, very typically make Ayodha "a city built by the gods and
being as prosperous as paradise itself" as describedin the Atharvaveda.
Distance from Lucknow:134km.
