Visit Places

Lucknow has many types of historical, religious, architectural, science, ecological sites that one can visit. Some of the best places to visit in Lucknow are Bara Imambara, Lucknow Zoo, Rumi Darwaza, Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Ambedkar Park etc. You can find more details about these places in our article named Places to Visit in Lucknow. There are also quite a few water parks in Lucknow to enjoy your day.

Lucknow Heritage Walk is a special arrangement from the Government of Uttar Pradesh which is a good way to experience the city in an organised way. In it, tourists accompany you throughout the heritage sites of the city, providing interesting information about them. 

Gomti Riverfront Park is a newly constructed beautiful site at the banks of Gomti river in Lucknow. One gets a very aesthetic feeling while visiting this place. It looks very beautiful at night under all the colourful lighting.

Shopping

Lucknow proves to be a heaven for shopping lovers. Clothes with exquisite Chikankari work can be found in Hazratganj. Sarees, lehengas and suits can be found in Aminabad, which is extremely famous for its ethnic attires. Close to Bara Imambara, at the Chowk, one can find beautiful home décor items made from ivory, flowers etc. and footwear like nagra shoes. The Alambagh market is famous for its needle and gold jewelry items. The Yahiyaganj market near Gurudwara is popular for many types of spices available here, along with other items like toys, garments, cutlery etc. The Nakhas Market is one of the oldest markets in the entire city of Lucknow. It is popular for its unique garments, wooden items and jewellery with Zardozi embroidery on them. There is also a pet market in the Nakhas Market. This market is a true symbol of antiques of Lucknow.

Enjoy Cuisines

Lucknow offers you many mouth watery dishes that are irresistible to eat. You can find delicious Mughlai and other cuisines like Tunday Kebab (named after the handicapped person who made them first), Rogan Josh, Lucknowi Biryani, Galawati Kebab, Tokri Chaat, Malai ki Gilori, Sheermal (Sweet Naans), Prakash ki Kulfi (a dessert), Kormas, Warqi Parathas etc. What’s more interesting is that hundreds of varieties of each of the dishes are found in the city! These dishes are definitely what people remember Lucknow for and are tempted to visit Lucknow again. The best of the traditional shops of these cuisines are often found in Hazratganj, Aminabad and Chowk.

Lucknow Mahotsav

This is a 10-day long event usually taking place in the month of November consisting of art, culture, tradition and cuisines. This is a good way to experience the vibes of Lucknow in a short span of time that too in a synchronized way. It is organised jointly by the Lucknow District Administration and Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department. The Mahotsav provides an opportunity for local Craftsmen and artisans to showcase their talent along with inviting celebrities to perform on the stage. There are many food stalls arranged in the Mahotsav which provide all types of the famous food of Lucknow. Kathak performances, Qawalis and Musical performances are the showstoppers of this colourful Mahotsav.

Bara Imambara

This Shrine was built by Nawab Asaf Ud Daula in 1784. The word Bara means big and the word Imambara means the complex of the Shrine. Going by the name Bara Imambara is one of the largest buildings in Lucknow. Bara Imambara houses the Asfi Mosque which contains the Tomb of Nawab Asaf Ud Daula. It also has the ‘Bhool Bhulaiya’ which is a labyrinth or a maze. This is surely one of the best places to visit in Lucknow due to the interesting facts associated with it.

Ambedkar Memorial Park

This is a Public park and memorial in Gomti Nagar is dedicated to the father of Indian Constitution- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar . The monument of the park was built in red sandstone and looks splendid in daylight as well as at night. It is spread across an area of 108 acres and also honors some other eminent personalities like. Kanshi Ram, Birsa Munda, Shahuji Maharaj, Jyotirao Phule. Some featuring sites of this park are Ambedkar Stupa, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Gallery, Pratibimb Sthal, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Drashya Sthal and well maintained lawns. This is a must visit place in Lucknow due to its grandeur.

Hazratganj Market

Hazratganj is the epicenter for shopping in Lucknow. It has a mix of Indian and Western Culture as it has Indian Traditional bazaars as well as it has shopping complexes, restaurants, theaters etc. One can find items like Handicrafts, jewelry, handlooms, electronics, clothes, cuisines in this age old market in Lucknow. A monthly carnival is organised on the second Sunday of every month where various types of entertainment programs are also organised in addition to special bazaars. Going to Hazratganj is definitely recommended if one goes to Lucknow.

Lucknow Museum

This historical museum is one of the largest and oldest museums in the whole state of Uttar Pradesh. It houses antique items from even the Gupta Empire period. There are over 1,00,000 antique items present in this magnificent museum, which include items like pottery, manuscripts, weapons, clothes and attires, artifacts, tools etc. It is obviously a delight for a person who has affinity towards Culture, tradition and history to visit this particular museum in Lucknow. Many tourists visit this place around the year.

Lucknow Zoo

This Zoo was established in 1921 to commemorate the arrival of the Prince of Wales. Thus, it is also known as The Prince of Wales Zoological Park. It is a large zoo, spread over an area of 71 acres. The zoo contains endangered species like Indian Wolf, The White Tiger, Hog Deer etc. It also contains various species of reptiles, birds and animals like elephants, giraffes. This is a nice refreshing place to visit in Lucknow.

British Residency

Although this residency exists as ruins now, people who are keen on history would find this place interesting due to the events associated with it. It was built in 1800 AD. It used to be the residence of British Resident General until it got subjected to the ‘Siege of Lucknow’ in 1857 which was part of the 1857 War of Indian Independence. Now, it is a tourist attraction due to its historical architecture, lawns and flowerbeds.

Chota Imambara

This congregation hall is another historical monument in the city of Lucknow. It was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838 and also serves as mausoleum for him and his mother. There is an incomplete Lunar observatory and watch tower known as the ‘Satkhanda’ outside the Imambara. This magnificent monument also has 5 main doorways, two halls and a Shehnasheen. It has beautiful architecture and calligraphy on its walls.

Rumi Darwaza

This was built as an imposing gateway by the Nawab Asaf-ud-daula in 1784. This 60 feet tall gateway is a beautiful example of Awadhi Architecture. It is situated between the Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara and has a Historical significance as it was the entrance of the Old city of Lucknow.