Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and India’s best-loved ‘City of Nawabs’. It is particularly noted for delicious Awadhi cuisine, warm hospitality and unique chikankari embroidery. Enjoy the mini-celebrity moments that you will receive here with its lauded warm hospitality.
Rumi Darwaza is the symbol of this city that joins the array of other preserved Awadhi architectural monuments. In addition to it, the food tempts travelers with iconic dishes highlighted by Kebab.
An imambara is a religious congregation hall built for Shia Muslims especially for mourning in Muharram. Bara Imambara is a noteworthy imambara complex built by a Nawab of Awadh in 1784. The old-fashioned structure is a classic ensemble of Asfi mosque, Bhul-Bhulaiya (a labyrinth) and a Baoli (stepwell). One of the main highlights is the tomb of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in the main hall.
Another outstanding example of splendid architecture is Chota Imambara. The monument is the last mausoleum built in the city by Mohammad Ali Shah. A profuse decoration of Arabic calligraphy, gilded dome and minarets on the exteriors welcomes the visitors. As you enter, the interiors of Shehnasheen hall and Azakhana adorned with glass lamps and chandeliers will take you to a royal world.
Also referred to as Turkish Gate, Rumi Darwaza is the quintessence of Awadhi architecture. The remarkable structure is commonly used as the logo of Lucknow. It is a 60 ft. tall colossal gateway built by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula in 1784. You can find it majestically standing between Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara.
Lucknow residency was the former residence of the British General, a representative in the court of the Nawab. It was built between 1780 and 1800 AD during the reign of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II. Today, it is a magnificent historical gem that attracts history buffs. After exploring it you can also visit other nearby monuments viz. Shaheed Smarak, Tehri Kothi and High Court Building.
Chattar Manzil means 'Umbrella Palace'; it is a historic palace which belonged to the rulers of Awadh. It rests beautifully on the bank of Gomti River. Originally, it had a set of two buildings of Indo-European-Nawabi architectural style: Bari and Chotti, of which only Bari one survived. These are embodied with large underground rooms and umbrella-shaped gilded dome.
Lucknow is best visited in the winter months from October to March.
By Air- Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, located 15 km from Lucknow, offers it air connectivity with domestic and international destinations.
By Rail- - Lucknow Railway Station is the main station that operates trains to all parts of the country.
By Road- Lucknow is connected by road with all the major cities like Kanpur, Ayodhya and Allahabad.
This was a sneak peek into some of the fascinating destinations in Uttar Pradesh. Taj Mahal is certainly on every traveler’s bucket list but the other architectural gems of Uttar Pradesh also merit a closer look. Please reach us for personalized tour packages to help us create an exclusive travel experience for you.
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