Tales of history flow along the Gomti Banks

The Gomti river in Lucknow holds the cultural history of the city, with many significant buildings and gardens designed along its banks. The river has connections to Iraq’s Euphrates River and was once used as a waterway for transportation. It also served as a source of water supply for the city, with the construction of waterworks in 1894. However, over the years, the river’s course has changed, and many lakes and ponds have been lost due to rapid urban development. It is important to value and preserve these waterscapes for the city’s future.