Lucknow to Chandigarh Trains

About Lucknow City

The �City of Nawabs�, Lucknow in the state of Uttar Pradesh is as famous for the etiquettes and geniality of its residents as it is for its architecture and the indulgent Kababs. The city boasts of numerous ancient structures that are fine examples of Mughal architecture. Lucknow being a popular tourist destination as well as a commercial hub is connected to all major cities in the country by regular flights operated by numerous airlines and trains of the Indian Railways network. Bus services from most major cities in North India to Lucknow are also available. Bus tickets and train reservations can as easily be done online as booking of flight tickets for air travel. State run buses as well as private operators offer bus bookings even from remote areas of Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow. For the best budget deals to Lucknow, choose from a range of cheap holiday packages offered by several travel agents.

You can combine Lucknow tour with a visit to Kanpur (80 km), known mainly for industrial units and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Allahabad (197 km) is another destination that deserves a visit during Lucknow holidays. Also take an excursion to Varanasi (314 km), a holy city for Hindus. Set on the west bank of River Ganga, Varanasi is famous for Hindu temples and bathing ghats. Lucknow Railway Station is a major railhead of the Northern Railways. From Lucknow trains are available to nearby places and all parts of the country. Get your reservations done by online system of Indian Railways. Before railway booking make train enquiry and also enquire about train tickets.

About Chandigarh City

Chandigarh, located in north of India and surrounded by three states, is the joint administrative capital of Punjab and Haryana. It is a very popular destination that is well-connected with flights and trains to the rest of the nation, and also has efficient bus services that connect it with the rest of the Punjab and Haryana, as well as to neighbouring states. There are many types of accommodation also available in Chandigarh, with numerous budget and star-rated hotels. Most hotels offer cheap packages online, such as flight plus hotel packages. Air travel to Chandigarh is very affordable as well, with several airlines providing budget and discounted air-tickets. However, nothing can replace the value of money and reliability of the Indian Railways, and Chandigarh Railway Station and Kalka Railway Station together, form an important hub. Online reservations and enquiries systems also provide ease of train and bus bookings, and several bus operators provide luxury to budget bus tickets online.

The well planned city of Chandigarh is well connected by road and rail to various destinations that are ideal for a two-day trip. Of these, Kasauli (70 km) and Shimla (125 km) are the most popular as these hill stations offer respite from the heat and dust of the city. Inter state bus services connect Chandigarh to both destinations as do Volvo and sleeper luxury buses run by private operators. Bus bookings can be done online or bus tickets can be purchased at the main bus stand. Trains of the Indian Railways ply between Chandigarh and Kalka, which is linked to Kasauli and Shimla by road. Train reservations can conveniently be done online.