Lucknow : The city which was the favorite of Nawabs during their ruling in the 18th century is famous now for it’s monuments and clothing. The city is also the capital of Uttar Pradesh state. There are many places you can visit in the city such as Bara Imambara, Hazratganj, Rumi Darwaza and many more.
The city is situated at a distance of 320 km from Varanasi and can be reached in 6 hours and 15 mins via road. There are many trains running between the two famous cities. You can take a train to save some time.