Location: Lucknow
Top Things to do in Lucknow
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Lucknow That You Shouldn't Miss
Lucknow (/ˈlʌknaʊ/ ( listen) Lakhna'ū) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is also the administrative headquarters of the eponymous District and Division. It is the eleventh most populous city and the twelfth most populous urban agglomeration of India. Lucknow has always been known as a multicultural city that flourished as a North Indian cultural and artistic hub, and the seat of power of Nawabs in the 18th and 19th centuries. It continues to be an important centre of governance, administration, education, commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture, tourism, music and poetry.
Restaurants in Lucknow
1. Constantia House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By pilgrim_gsa - New Delhi, India
A must when one visits this iconic educational institute of historical importance too . Very well kept go and visit and appreciate glories of the days gone by and how heritage must be preserved for succeeding generations . Free entrance one does not need a guide to visit .
2. British Residency
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By ReyanshTravellerLove - Kaithal, India
It was a living place for British general. Beautiful and well maintained. Banquet hall is the best place here
3. Bara Imambara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,502 reviews
Reviewed By bkapil - Chandigarh, India
Visited the architectural marvel along with both kids and better half on 16th fm 08:00 hrs to 11:00 hrs . Its indeed a building which signifies best of architectural design and beauty , but the way it's being managed by the board/ management (if there is any) it's far below standard . Few DOs : carry ur own water steel bottle , as the plastic bottle sold is local made and drinking water cooler is neither clean not marked in which year it was . Juices and snacks prices are jacked up , if hungry carry own snacks - it's permissible . Carry good pixel - dslr (nominal fee) / mobile (permitted) and no other visible restriction . Local guide is required if you intend to know the history of the building , can be negotiated at rs.30-35 per person , for 4 persons we paid rs.125 Handicapped person cannot visit due to no supportive infrastructure . Wear thick cotton socks as walking without shoes only is permitted in labyrinth (bhool bhuliya) , prefer October to March cooler months . During summer months the building roof galleries and terraces are not covered with carpet (dari) , causing severe sun burns on ur feet (socks++) - which are best locations to take snaps thru telephoto lenses or high mm lenses , with entire old Lucknow as background . While purchasing ticket , purchase combined ticket for seeing five buildings , it's nominal as low as rs.50 per person ( kids above 3/5 it's considered adult , tentatively). The local guide for "bouli" charges rs.25-30 for group of 4 persons - pl hire to understand the significance of the building.The sacred masjid is not permitted for visit as it's a worship place . Shoes are kept in open (no shade / locker room) with tokens issued @ nominal rs.2 a pair - carry small denomination equivalent coins. Hiring local guide for seeing for all monuments thru combined ticket - roomi darwaja + clock tower + picture gallery + chikan factory (it's no factory but cluster of private owned shops charging exhorbitant ) , along with visits in e-rickshaw costs rs.100 , but there is NO guide per se , rather e-rick guy speaks and we believe :) - no other option . The picture gallery guy (no picture taking permitted) starts moving along and expects to be paid rs.100 or 50 or whatever comfortable . In case of crowd inside the labyrinth , walking in 2.5 ft corridor becomes difficult and smell of substantially old carpet in the pathway is bad - carry handkerchief (with perfume) /masks /ginger water and stamina to wait to get passage , rather feeling pukey. Overall entire cluster of beautifully made buildings require : professional management by an agency which is monitored , uniform clothes , helpline numbers (aren't any , neither displayed - so called tourist police A4 size mobile number displayed on white page at enterance and two stationary sleuths sitting at main gate ) . Proper shoe cabinet rack availability , Que management , automatic room freshners , fire extinguishers , infirmary , digital display boards in the respective languages giving authentic information of the respective buildings and knowledgeable recognised (government board approved) , educated local guides . To know the significance of old Lucknow and its rich history , visit must be made .
4. Parijaat Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Megha66
After travelling for about an hour from Lucknow amidst villages and open areas, you will visit this place . Please carry a good camera to capture the moment.
5. Mankameshwar Mandir
6. La Martiniere College
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By daun065 - London, United Kingdom
I have only seen photographs of La Martiniere, the college my father attended in 1934 so it was with great pride that my trip to Lucknow enabled me to have an insight into his school days. I have to agree with all the other reviewers that it's certainly a place to visit with its impressive architecture and military history. We were lucky enough to meet up with the Bursar and Principal who graciously spent time going through past records. A wonderful experience.
7. Chandrika Devi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By abhinesh1972 - Lucknow, India
DOn't miss your visit to this temple during your Lucknow visit. The whole route is so scenic and beautiful that you will love the tour. The surrounding resorts and fund places and farm houses like- ANGELS PARADISE etc are great in itself ! Must visit ANGELS PARADISE at Kathwara Road, whenever you visit this temple in your next visit
8. St. Joseph's Cathedral
9. Vidhan Sabha Bhawan Council House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By SandeepV503
Vidhan Bhawan (Hindi: विधान भवन) is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The state is one of the few in the country which has a bicameral legislature also called Vidhan Bhavan with two houses -the lower and the upper. The lower house is the Vidhan Sabhaor the State Legislative Assembly and the upper house is called the Vidhan Parishad or the State Legislative council. The Vidhan Sabha had 431 members till 1967, but now the Vidhan Sabha consists of 403 directly elected members and one nominated member from the Anglo-Indian community. The Vidhan Parishad has 100 members.
10. Hazratganj
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 812 reviews
Reviewed By Lucknowi_pakvaan - Lucknow, India
Hazratganj is a heart of Lucknow. It blend of British and Nawabi Architecture. It's a place where you can meet entire community people and normally people comes to hazratganj to enjoy their weekends or for shopping. . In Hazratganj where you can get lots of restaurant (like Moti mahal , Royal cafe , Ram Asrey sweets etc) , famous street food point (like Bajpai puri bhandar, Shukla chat corner, Bombay pav bhaji, Chinese corner, New Shukla tea corner etc) , All brands showroom (like Tommy , US Polo , Woodlands, Reebok, Nike, Puma , Mufti etc). . . . And mainly Hazratganj called as hub of coaching institute (Medical , Engineering, UPSC , Bank , Railway etc) . . In Hazratganj there is love Lane market which is only for Women Get free WiFi for first 30 minutes. . Some famous Heritage located in Hazratganj like CATHEDRAL CHURCH , GPO , VIDHAN SABHA, ST FRANCIS COLLEGE etc
