Ayohdhya

It is 134km away from Lucknow. This popular pilgrim centre is situated on the banks of the Saryu river. It is believed to be the birth place of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The ancient city of Ayohdhya according to Ramayana, was founded by Manu, the law-giver of the Hindus. For centuries it was the capital of the descendants of the Surya dynasty of which Lord Rama was most celebrated king . The story of the epic Ramayana has been immortalised by Valmiki and immensely popularised by the great masses through centuries. Ramkot is the chief scared place of worship. On Ramnavami, this place attracts devotes from India and aboard.

It is 94km away from Lucknow. An important religious center with the  temples of the goddess Lailta, Dadhichi Kund, Vyas Gaddi, Chakratirth and Hanuman Garhi.

Kukrail Reserve Forest

A picnic spot developed by the Forest Department, it has deer park and crocodile nursery. A variety of birds and dear can be seen in their natural habitat.  

According to legend Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janambhomi or Ramkot. The faithful believed that all their wishes will be granted with a visit to this holy shrine. 

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