24 Best Places to Visit Near Lucknow (2026) — Weekend Getaways & Day Trips

Looking for the best places to visit near Lucknow? Here are 24 places ranked by distance — from Sravasti (~164 km) to Sanchi Stupa (~618 km). Each shows how to reach it from Lucknow with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Sravasti, Uttar Pradesh — pilgrimage near Lucknow1

    Sravasti

    ~164 km
    PilgrimageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹135Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 3h 14m
  2. Alopi Devi Temple (Madhaveshwari), Uttar Pradesh — pilgrimage near Lucknow2

    Alopi Devi Temple (Madhaveshwari)

    ~225 km
    PilgrimageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹170Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 4h 20m
  3. Khajuraho Temples, Madhya Pradesh — heritage near Lucknow3

    Khajuraho Temples

    ~308 km
    HeritageMadhya Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹215Fastest Train (3AC) · 5h 41m
  4. Varanasi Ghats, Uttar Pradesh — pilgrimage near Lucknow4

    Varanasi Ghats

    ~331 km
    PilgrimageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹225Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 2m
  5. Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh — pilgrimage near Lucknow5

    Sarnath

    ~329 km
    PilgrimageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹225Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 1m
  6. Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh — heritage near Lucknow6

    Taj Mahal

    ~362 km
    HeritageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹240Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 33m
  7. Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh — heritage near Lucknow7

    Agra Fort

    ~365 km
    HeritageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹245Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 36m
  8. Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh — pilgrimage near Lucknow8

    Kushinagar

    ~365 km
    PilgrimageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹245Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 36m
  9. Nainital Lake, Uttarakhand — hill station near Lucknow9

    Nainital Lake

    ~398 km
    Hill StationUttarakhand·★ 4.6

    Best time: March to June, September to November

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹260Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 7m
  10. Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh — heritage near Lucknow10

    Fatehpur Sikri

    ~408 km
    HeritageUttar Pradesh·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹265Fastest Train (3AC) · 7h 17m
  11. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand — wild life near Lucknow11

    Jim Corbett National Park

    ~458 km
    Wild LifeUttarakhand·★ 4.5

    Best time: November to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹290Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 5m
  12. Lotus Temple, Delhi — pilgrimage near Lucknow12

    Lotus Temple

    ~512 km
    PilgrimageDelhi·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹320Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 57m
  13. Qutub Minar, Delhi — heritage near Lucknow13

    Qutub Minar

    ~518 km
    HeritageDelhi·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹325Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 3m
  14. Red Fort (Lal Qila), Delhi — heritage near Lucknow14

    Red Fort (Lal Qila)

    ~521 km
    HeritageDelhi·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹325Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 5m
  15. Auli, Uttarakhand — hill station near Lucknow15

    Auli

    ~538 km
    Hill StationUttarakhand·★ 4.7

    Best time: November to March (ski) / April to June (trek)

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹335Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 22m
  16. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand — pilgrimage near Lucknow16

    Rishikesh

    ~557 km
    PilgrimageUttarakhand·★ 4.7

    Best time: September to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹345Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 39m
  17. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan — wild life near Lucknow17

    Ranthambore National Park

    ~565 km
    Wild LifeRajasthan·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹350Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 47m
  18. Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand — pilgrimage near Lucknow18

    Badrinath Temple

    ~570 km
    PilgrimageUttarakhand·★ 4.8

    Best time: May to June, September to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹350Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 52m
  19. Mangalagauri Temple, Gaya, Bihar — pilgrimage near Lucknow19

    Mangalagauri Temple, Gaya

    ~580 km
    PilgrimageBihar·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹355Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 2m
  20. Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand — pilgrimage near Lucknow20

    Kedarnath Temple

    ~587 km
    PilgrimageUttarakhand·★ 4.9

    Best time: May to June, September to October

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹360Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 8m
  21. Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar — pilgrimage near Lucknow21

    Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

    ~588 km
    PilgrimageBihar·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹360Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 9m
  22. Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar — heritage near Lucknow22

    Nalanda Mahavihara

    ~610 km
    HeritageBihar·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹370Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 31m
  23. Rajgir, Bihar — pilgrimage near Lucknow23

    Rajgir

    ~614 km
    PilgrimageBihar·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹375Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 34m
  24. Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh — heritage near Lucknow24

    Sanchi Stupa

    ~618 km
    HeritageMadhya Pradesh·★ 4.7

    Best time: November to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹375Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 38m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest place to Lucknow?

Sravasti in Uttar Pradesh is the closest — about 164 km from Lucknow, reachable by Train (Sleeper Class) from around ₹135.

How far is Sravasti from Lucknow?

Sravasti is roughly 164 km by road from Lucknow; the fastest option is Outstation Cab (Sedan) (3h 14m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit places to visit near Lucknow?

For most places to visit near Lucknow, the best time to visit is October to March. Check each destination for its exact season.

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