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Lucknow Airport (IATA Code: LKO), officially called Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, is located at Amausi, around 10 km from Lucknowís central railway station. The airport was constructed in 1986 and received international status in 2012. The airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 exclusively handles international flights and has the capacity to handle 235 passengers each at arrivals and departures. Terminal 2 exclusively handles domestic flights and has the capacity to handle 1200 passengers each at arrivals and departures. The basic facilities at the airport include a childcare room, wheelchair assistance for the elderly and the physically challenged, baggage facilities, ATMs, a currency exchange counter, tourist information kiosks, medical services, a lost and found baggage counter, etc. Passengers can indulge in a host of activities while waiting at the airport, such as shopping at duty-free shops and other retail stores, browsing at the in-house bookstore, buying gifts and souvenirs at the handicraft and souvenir stores, relaxing at the massage parlour, and relishing the lip-smacking food at the snack bars/restaurants/cafes. City buses frequently operate between the city and the airport. The railway station is 12 km from the airport and easily accessible by bus or taxi. Lucknow Metroís North-South corridor line connects major points in the city with the airport.

Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, lies in the central region of the state along the Gomti River. Known as the City of Nawabs, Lucknow was once ruled by the Nawabs of Awadh, a great dynasty well known for its pursuit of pleasure in the fields of arts, culinary, and architecture. The city is renowned for its old-world charm, exquisite historical monuments, British-era buildings, rich art and culture, well-known Lakhnawi Tehzeeb or courtly etiquette, beautiful gardens, inspiring poetry, wonderful music, and delectable cuisine. According to a legend, the city was founded by Lakshman, Lord Ramaís younger brother and named after him. In 1528, Lucknow gained importance when it was invaded by Babur, Indiaís first Mughal ruler. Under the reign of Akbar, the city became part of the Oudh province. In 1775, Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, moved the capital of Oudh from Faizabad to Lucknow. Under the rule of the resplendent nawabs, the city rose in prominence and became the epicentre of culture, food, art, and music. Some of the most beautifully designed buildings were built during their reign. Under the Nawabs, Lucknow came to be known as the Golden City and Constantinople of the East. The East India Company exiled the last Nawab, Wajid Ali Shah, to Kolkata and annexed the state to British India in 1856. Lucknow witnessed many events of the First War of Independence in 1857, such as the Siege of Lucknow and the Kakori train incident involving freedom fighters Ashfaqullah Khan and Ram Prasad Bismil. After Indiaís independence, Lucknow became the capital of the new state of Uttar Pradesh. Today, this major metropolitan and multicultural city continues to be a vital centre of politics, education, commerce, finance, technology, and tourism, but its deep-rooted heritage and culture stay untouched by urbanisation. The city celebrates many festivals, including Makar Sankranti, Basant Panchami, Holi, Ram Navami, Raksha Bandhan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Dussehra, Id-ul-Zuha, and Muharram. The Lucknow Mahotsav, held annually during November or December, is a fair that showcases the cityís culture with music, literature, dance and food. Lucknow is a food loverís paradise with its distinct ëNawabi styleí cuisine. The dum style of cooking and the Awadhi style of preparing biryani was developed during the time of the Nawabs. Hindi is the official language of the city. The rural people speak a dialect of Hindi known as Awadhi. A sizable minority of people speak Urdu. English is also understood and spoken mainly for administrative and business purposes. The styles of embroidery like chikan, zari, kamdani, zardozi, and gota originated in Lucknow.

Gwalior Airport (IATA Code: GWL), officially called Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Airport, is a civil enclave airport located at the Maharajpur Air Force Station, around 10 km from the northeast of Gwalior. It is a domestic airport and has a single terminal. The terminal is spread over 1,600 sq. m. and can accommodate 100 passengers each at the arrivals and departures. The terminal has one security and two check-in counters. The airport is managed and operated by the Airports Authority of India. It has all basic services like free luggage trolleys, wheelchair facilities, medical services, X-ray baggage scanners, a lost and found baggage counter, etc. There are cafes, snack counters, restaurants, bookshops and souvenir stores. The airport is well-connected to the city. The main bus stand is just about 7 km from the airport, and the railway station is about 10 km away from the airport. Both are accessible by taxis or auto rickshaws from the airport. State-owned city buses operate between the airport and the city.

Gwalior is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a beautiful city with historical monuments and old temples. The city is popularly called Fort City as it is the home to the famous Gwalior Fort located atop a majestic hill. It was founded in the 8th century by Maharaja Suraj Sen, who, according to a legend, was healed from a serious illness by a hermit, Gwalipa, at this place. In gratitude to the hermit, he founded the city in his name. He also built the Gwalior Fort on a hill called Gopachal Parvat or Gopagiri or Gopadri. During ancient times, the city saw the rise and fall of many significant dynasties like the Naad, the Nagas, the Kushanas, the Guptas, Gurar Pratihara, the Muslim ruler Iltutmish, the Tomars, the Mughals, the Marathas, the Scindias and the British, all of whom contributed to the culture, heritage and medieval grandeur of the city. After India's independence, the princely state of Gwalior became a part of India in 1948 and was subsequently merged with Madhya Pradesh in 1956. The famous musician Tansen was born here. The city has retained the wealth of music even today, and it is called the City of Music. Music lovers throng the city in winter to attend the Tansen Music Festival held in memory of the great musician. Some of the other festivals and fairs organised in the city include Krishna Rao Shankar Pandit Samaroh, Bhavbhuti Samaroh, Ramleela Festival, Gwalior International Trade Fair, Baba Hira Bhumia's Fair, Diwali, and Vishwakarma Puja. The culture of Gwalior is a blend of Bundeli and Braj cultures. The three primary dance forms of Gwalior that are based on folk traditions are Ahiri, Yadav, and Sahara. Popular cuisines of Gwalior include poha, samosas, kachoris, paneer parathas, biriyani, sev, anjeer roll, etc. The famous street food of Gwalior includes bedai, ladoo, pani poori, jalebi, chaat, gilori, etc.