Lucknow-The city of Nawabs, you will come across a welcome board when you enter the city of Lucknow which says ‘Muskuraaiye Aap Lucknow Mein Hai’ and Lucknow absolutely stands true to this statement; from their mouth-watering Tunde kebabs to the gorgeous Ambedkar Park. This place gives you all the reasons to smile! Here is the list we have curated for the places to visit in Lucknow:
If you are the person who craves for soul-soothing architecture then Chota Imambara is the place to soothe the architect in you. The Chhota Imambara is one of the most attractive buildings in the city of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh in India. This is one of the many places to visit in Lucknow to witness the beauty of architecture. The Imambara is beautifully adorned with decorations and chandeliers at the time of special festivals, especially Muharram. Chota Imambara Complex consists of Chota Imambara, Tomb of Princess Zinat Algiya, Husainabad Mosque, Satkhanda (watchtower) and Naubat Khana (ceremonial gateway). For quite obvious reasons this is the famous tourist places in Lucknow.
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Timings: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Entry Fee:-
Indians: INR 25
Foreign Nationals: INR 300
There are plenty of monuments in Lucknow and Hazratganj is one of the iconic historical monuments. Every woman is a fan of chikan work and Hazratganj is the hub of Chikan work and other handicrafts and handmade objects! The Dilkusha Kothi is the remains of an 18th-century English style house. It is also a readers paradise as every reader visiting or staying at Lucknow has to visit the Ram Advani Booksellers in Hazratganj as it is a famous literary landmark in Lucknow where you will find all kinds of books. This is not only one of the places to visit in Lucknow but also every shopper's hub! You do not want to go disappointed while visiting Hazratganj, so keep in mind that all days of the week except Sunday.
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Timing: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Chowk is the shopping hub of Lucknow! Chowk is one of the oldest markets in the state of Uttar Pradesh with around 5000 shops in it. The Chowk is not only the shopping hub but is also the historical heritage of Lucknow. This market is a center but it still retains a blend of Nawabi glamour which makes it one of the tourist places in Lucknow. The market is very famous for chikan clothes and ornaments. Apart from chikankari, it is also famous for the handicrafts items available in this market which makes it quite popular. So, head to this shop for the ultimate shopping experience! Do keep in mind that chowk is open on all days except Thursday.
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Timings: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm
If you have gained all the historical knowledge by visiting the monuments of Lucknow and shopping at chowk then now head to the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan, Lucknow which is also known as Lucknow Zoo was established in the year 1921 to commemorate the visit of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales to Lucknow. It has sheltered around 1000 animals of more than 100 species. The zoo also houses black bucks, swamp deer, barking deer, Asiatic elephants, giraffes, common otters, hill mynahs, giant squirrels, and others. Fauna inhabiting the zoo also includes great pied hornbills, golden pheasants, and silver pheasant. In the zoo, swamp deer, black bucks, hog deer and barking deer, white tigers, Indian wolves, and several pheasants breed successfully. This is one of the famous tourist places in Lucknow!
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Tickets: Starting from INR 30 to INR 100
Video camera charges: INR 50
Timing:
From February to April- 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
From May to July- 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
From August to October- 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
From November to January- 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
How can you not have the oh-so-famous mouth-watering tunday kebab when in Lucknow?! Head to Aminabad for the heavenly tunday kebab and luscious Prakash Kulfi. Aminabd holds a reputation for being the oldest market in Lucknow, ever since the reign of Nawabs of Awadh. In terms of food, this is one of the most visited tourist places in lucknow. In Tunday Kebab, you can devour plates full of kebabs, mutton biryani and tandoori chicken and get yourself a frozen treat by savoring Kesari falooda kulfi. Treat yourself with utmost flavors with these delish dishes!
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The Ambedkar Memorial Park is a public park and memorial which is built across 107 acres in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. The park was formally known as Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal. The memorial was constructed and opened to the public in the year 2008. The memorial is the brainchild of Mayawati, this park is one of the main tourist places in Lucknow!
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Timings: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Entry fees: Rs. 10
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Q: Which is the best vegetarian restaurant in Lucknow?
A: Cassia, Moti Mahal, Aryans, Royal Cafe, Mr. Brown are some of the best vegetarian restaurants in Lucknow.
Q: What are some good restaurant in Lucknow to go with family?
A: Pind baloochi, Metropolitan restaurant and club, Ritz continental, Spice Caves, Chokha baati.
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