Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The city that stands on the banks of the Gomti River is Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. The river flows through the heart of the city, dividing it into old and new sections. Lucknow is renowned for its Nawabi heritage, Mughal architecture (Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara), refined cuisine (kebabs, biryani), and chikankari embroidery.