Lucknow

LUCKNOW TRAVEL – VENTURING INTO THE CITY OF NAWABS

When pleasant breeze of aromatic flavor food intimidates your senses, you must deduce that you’ve reached the food capital of India, Lucknow. Lucknow travel will hit you hard with its gastronomy! Enjoy the city’s delish food, chivalrous ambiance and plush culture with a tint of its poetic monuments and gilded artistry. You will have to live like a Lucknowi while in Lucknow because that is the only way you will add soul to your experience.
So, read on for the insights of the city through the eyes of a Lucknowi.

Highlights of the City!

BEYOND THE ‘ADAB’ AND ‘TEHZEEB’

Lucknow Travel as the locus of memories
Ancient monuments are the psyche of this city. Getting bewildered by the beauty of its two splendid mausoleums and losing strings to the untold stories of the buildings of British era is blissful.Do take your time visiting them because you never know what it might have stored in for you!
In Lucknow, it’s just about taste, taste, and tasteHands down! This place is a wonderland for all the food fishers. The gracious gulp of the hassle of Aminabad, Hasaratganj, and Chowk is heavenly. To avoid this tussle a visit to the local food joint Dastarkhwan can be your fallback. If you’re not much of a savory person then Nakhas market ‘Gulabi Chai’ and Aminabad’s ‘Khulfi Falooda’ will surely satisfy your sweet-tooth.Did it soothe your food-dash? A visit to these places might just do it well.
The baksheesh of your travel to Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden
Reminiscing with history feels competent when it is decorated with the perks of having to watch exotic animals. As a complete package of the old and the natural, a walk into Lucknow’s Zoo is as amusing as it sounds.
Loose free your shopping spree!
The sugar and sparkles of ostentatious malls are nothing in front of the charms of the local market. Let go of your inner shopper free onto the streets of Aminabad, Janpath, Chowk, Gadbadjhalla, Nakhas and Alambagh market. Bagging some of the best deals on perfumes, chikan apparels, books and fine jewelry won’t be much of a task on the slender boulevards of the city.
Feel the rush? You will, once you enter the market.
From the platter of the Urban Lucknow
Lucknow is growing! This evident urbanization can easily be spotted at the various leisure gardens, water parks, horror houses and amusement parks that the city beholds. The newest addition of which is a science city which features interactive science and technology museum and aquarium exhibit.

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Top Monuments to Visit in the City

EXPLORING THE REAL LUCKNOW

Bara Imambada- The Labyrinth

A prayer- hall namely ‘Badshahi Mosque’ which was the last of its kind to not to incorporate European elements stands sturdy in midst of the largest city of the state. This maze-structure (Bhool Bhulaiya) built by Nawab Asaf-Ud-daula is believed to have 1024 routes to reach the terrace and only one to return.

The architecture of the Imambara shows artistic proficiency of ornamental Mughal architecture with its summit (the terrace) showcasing the most placid view of the city.

Chota Imambara

Festooned with glitzy chandeliers and raiza, this terrific edifice built by Muhammad Ali Shah manifests his silver throne and red crown. This complex is yet another praying hall with two undersized replicas of the Taj Mahal stationing into its gardens. This serene beauty is no further to the tallest clock-tower and is at an approachable distance from the Hussainabad picture gallery.

Plan your day perfectly to take pleasure from this amazing composition and its adjoining establishments.

The evidence of the past- The British Residency

The city of Lucknow boasts the ruins of its famous historical landmark which gave refuge to over 3000 British residents during the revolt of 1857. Do sign in to visit of the tomb of Sadat Ali Khan, Kaisarbargh Palace and an observatory built for British astronomer, Colonel Wilcox.

Rumi Darwaza- The Turkish Gate

Marking the entrance of the old Lucknow city stands an imposing gateway which was built with the aid of Nawab Asaf-Ud-daula. This insignia of Awadh Architecture is on public display and looks captivating at night when it is all lit up with lights and shines.

The Jama Masjid

The perfect blend of spirituality with the sprinkle of aesthetic pleasure collectively embellishes this yellow sand-stoned structure. With obscure Hindu and Mughal architecture, this Mosque has been the star on the lists of most beautiful mosques in the nation.

Do not forget to cherish the purity of the place while appreciating its magnificence and splendid interiors.

The Chattar Manzil – The umbrella palace

Palace to the rulers of Awadh and their wives, the Chattar Manzil was built by the order of Nawab Ghazi Uddin Haider. Its scenic presence on the banks of river Gomti with the umbrella-shaped dome is quite breath-taking. You can certainly spend hour dedicating to notice the European influence on the building and its relevance with all the other Indo-Mughal designed buildings in Lucknow.

MORE TO THE ‘NAWAB WAJID ALI SHAH ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN’

Observation gone wild! Literally!
Put on your observational lenses as you will encounter score of exotic species from around the world right before your eyes. Track your way to the breeding grounds of barking deer, white tiger, Indian wolf and numerous others while enjoying the whimper and smiles of the ‘person of the forest’, Orangutan.

One of the insights to this place is to take toy train for exploring. Otherwise; you will miss out on the best because the place is humongous!

The jollification continues! Visiting the State Museum
The buzz of the museum revolves around its enriching collection of Awadh artifacts. Besides its beautiful anthology of sculptures, paintings, natural history, coins, and textiles to name a few, the state museum also features a 1000 BC Egyptian Mummy and its wooden sarcophagus which certainly attract all eyes.
Look out for what is more appealing to you before-hand as trying to view all of this at-a-glance will be too intimidating.

IN SPOTLIGHT: THE FESTIVALS OF LUCKNOW

Lucknow Mahotsava

A 10-day grandeur of celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the city plays into action during the months of February and March. Finger-licking delicacies, cultural and religious art forms along with exquisitely handcrafted goodies are some of the die –for traditions of this fest. The city comes to live by dressing up like royalties and embracing the sumptuousness of its fortune.

If you land in Lucknow during these 10 days then enthusiastically participating in the event will certainly give an edge to your travel experience.

Suit up the intellect inside you to enjoy Lucknow’s Literature Festival

Reserve yourself a seat with the most brilliant minds of the nation. Pamper your senses with the city’s eye candy art, drama, music, books, and talks.
If you are a conversationalist then this three-day event will certainly be your highbrow opportunity. Don’t miss it for the world.

Lucknow travel is an emotional roller coaster ride which will keep you wanting for more.
The final insight is to enjoy the fullest is to do what the locals do.