Lucknow to Port Blair

About the city:

Port Blair is the capital city and largest town of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Union Territory of India. The town serves as major base for Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. A holiday in Port Blair and its surrounding areas, will introduce you to the culture of the land, based mainly on the heritage of tribal people that stay in this region. Tourists to Port Blair can have a glimpse of the tribal culture displayed beautifully in the museums here and by attending one of the cultural programs.

Then, a visit to attractions like Cellular Jail, Ross Island, Anthropological Museum, Gandhi Park, etc, will introduce you to rich history of Port Blair. Then, a visit to multitude of amazing beaches, and islands when in Port Blair, is simply a wonderful thing to do. Activities like boating and snorkelling can be thoroughly enjoyed here. Sea food delicacies can be a treat to taste buds. However, there are Indian, Burmese and Continental cuisines too that are equally delicious and a must-try.

Shopping lovers can purchase souvenirs from the local shops in Aberdeen Bazaar. The shopping arcades here sell different kinds of wood carvings, jewelleries, trinkets, etc. Then, government emporium named Samudrika, has number of items like stones, tribal weaponry, photographs, replicas of fauna, etc related with the geography and history of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair is well-connected to other parts of India by airways. The Veer Savarkar Airport of Port Blair has regular flights that connect the town to Indian mainland. Book your flights to Port Blair with MakeMyTrip.com to avail exclusive discounts.

About the city:

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh is a city that has retained its old world charm. Situated on the banks of the river Gomti, and popularly known as the ÔÇÿCity of Nawabs', Lucknow is full of surprises.

Once known as the artistic capital of northern India, Lucknow has a rich cultural heritage and is home to exquisite monuments, beautiful gardens and mouthwatering delicacies. Getting a flight to and from Lucknow is easy and when here one can experience the culture and history of its people.

Lucknow has a multitude of restaurants and you can indulge in traditional cuisine found in many local eateries. The cuisine of Lucknow has its own distinct individuality and identity, which was highly patronized by the Mughals. Lucknow is truly a shopperÔÇÖs paradise and is synonymous with the fine art of embroidery, these garments, be it saris, kurtas or dupattas make excellent gifts.

The best time to take a flight to Lucknow is during the months of October to Ferbruary when the weather is cool and pleasant. Amausi, the airport in Lucknow located at a distance of 15kms from the city centre is well connected to major cities. Most of the domestic flight operators have daily scheduled flights to and from Lucknow.