Peace, harmony and finesse have made this region known all over the world.
Situated in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, this region has a global identity for its culture, cuisine, literature and spirituality
Monuments, spiritual destinations and nature's nests beckon you in Awadh.
Dewa Sharif :
- A renowned shrine of Sufi Saint Haji Waris Ali Shah about 25 km from Lucknow.
- The impressive shrine attracts devotees of all communities.
- An annual fair in November is a perfect example of universal brotherhood.
Naimisharanya :
- A sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus dating its significance to Vedic era.
- Chakra Teerth, Vyas Gaddi and Suraj Kund are places of worship and ancient architecture.
Ayodhya-Faizabad :
- Famed as the birth place of Lord Ram, Ayodhya is an important pilgrimage centre.
- Temples and mosques exist side by side in all architectural splendour in the twin cities of Faizabad and Ayodhya.
- Ramkot, Hanumangarhi,Kanak Bhawan and Suraj Kund appear to spring up from pages of history.
- The ghats of Saryu bring alive a deeply spiritual experience
- Faizabad was the seat of the Nawabs of Awadh.
There are several other things to enjoy. Cuisine of Awadh and royal grandeur in palaces of nabobs are a thing to see. Kalabaji Nritya is the famous folk dance of Uttar Pradesh to enjoy. There are several performances by exponents in Lucknow Mahotsav and Kathak Dance a classic art of Lucknow is all available for you to look upon. There is availability of delicate vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines like Mughlai, Seekh Kabab and varieties of eggs and chicken dishes. If you have time just explore the depth of diversity of art, music, culture, cuisines, folk traditions and monuments of Awadh Circuit.