Lucknow to Patna | Family Road Trip

Описание: Experience a seamless journey from Lucknow through Uttar Pradesh’s eastern heartland via the superior Purvanchal Expressway, crossing into Bihar en route to Patna. Spanning roughly 450 km, the drive offers comfortable highways, picturesque stops, and family-friendly facilities.

Route Highlights & Planning Tips
Start from Lucknow at Chand Saray, entering the 340 km, 6-lane Purvanchal Expressway, cutting travel time dramatically

Traverse key districts: Barabanki, Sultanpur, Ayodhya, Amethi, Ambedkar Nagar, Azamgarh, Mau, and Ghazipur

Amenities in route: Rest stops every ~100 km feature petrol pumps, clean toilets, eateries, drinking water, and garages for pit‑stops with kids

Connection into Bihar: At Ghazipur/Haydaria, take the elevated road toward Buxar–Arrah, cross the 6-lane New Koilwar Bridge over the Sone River, then continue to Patna via NH‑922/NH‑30
Approximate travel time: Lucknow to Ghazipur via expressway ~6–7 hours; with further leg and state‑road traffic, total drive time ≈ 8–9 hours depending on breaks and speed.

Family-Friendly Travel Tips
Early start around 6–7 am helps avoid fatigue and catch sunshine along the way.

Plan 2–3 breaks: ideal at expressway rest areas or highway-side dhabas. Great for stretching legs and kids’ refreshment.

FASTag mandatory at toll plazas—ensure your car is linked for swift, cashless tolling.

Fuel & snacks: refill every ~200 km; carry water, light meals, entertainment for kids (music/playlists).

Watch for local traffic near Buxar and Arrah—heavy vehicles and narrower highway sections require cautious driving
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Scenic & Cultural Stops
Ayodhya exit: a detour to the Ram Janmabhoomi temple and Faizabad area (~3.5 h from Lucknow) .

Azamgarh / Mau region: admire local textile towns, farmland views, and typical eastern UP countryside.

On entry to Bihar: Arrah and Buxar offer historic ghats and quick photo-stops before bridging into Patna.

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