Location: Lucknow
Top Things to do in Lucknow
Top 10 Things to do in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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. 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
2. Bara Imambara
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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 .
3. La Martiniere College
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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.
4. Chandrika Devi Temple
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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
5. Hazratganj
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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
6. Janeshwar Mishra Park
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By rjt_sb - Lakhimpur Kheri District, India
Hey there...This park is Asia's largest park. You have to give whole day for complete tour of the park. Night lighting and sounds I like the most and yeah I'll suggest if you are going to visit then must take cycle from gate number 4 and take a round of whole park.
7. Aminabad
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By sahil74662 - Lucknow, India
Aminabad is one of the most oldest markets of Lucknow basically markets of local people & prices are very good comparing to others markets you can also visit the famous kebab palace tundey its nearby this market
8. Chowk
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4.0 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By Getaway46933868548
here you see what lucknow is all about.u can sense and feel the nawabi era.with mouth watering dishes, narrow lanes and big hearts , a place to visit.eat makkan malai, buy good clothes, visit oldest tundey kababi and rahim's nahari kulche.and dont forget to visit nakkhas .
9. Rumi Darwaza
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By LetsGoSightseeing - Noida, India
From the Bara Imambara, we hopped onto a tanga, & made our way to the Rumi Darwaza. Our excitement was doubled with our first horse carriage ride & the grand gateway ahead of us. The Rumi Darwaza is a gateway built under the patronage of the same Nawab & in the same year as the Bara Imambara. The front facade is a fine, fine example of Awadhi architecture! As it's an operational gateway, you've to be careful of traffic. There's no ticket to see the Rumi Darwaza.
10. Ambedkar Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By JoyBoseRoy - Bengaluru, India
This is a huge park, built in Gomti nagar Lucknow by the previous chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Smt Mayawati. It is one of the tourist attractions of Lucknow and also called Parivartan sthal. The park is quite spacious, the main highlight is a Buddhist stupa containing the relics of the Buddha. The pat to the stupa is decorated with rows of elephants. There are statues and sculptures of dalit icons including Kanshi Ram, Mayawati and Ambedkar, Jyotiba Phule, Sahuji maharaj, along with a summary of their life and contributions. There are also scenes from the Buddha's life inside the main building. It is a good place to learn about the dalit struggle, injustice of caste system and social equality in India. Its quite clean and well maintained. Its a good place to hang out with friends. There is an entry ticket at a cheap price.
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