Lucknow Travel Guide

Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. This is the city is located on the banks of the Gomti River and majorly known for its royalties’ as it was the home of the Nawabs. Lucknow has always been known as a multicultural city and that is why it is establishing itself as a commercial city. Lucknow houses lots of Kothis and bungalows of the nawabs and that is why you will get to see them as you visit the streets. In Lucknow, you will find a warm affection between the locals despite being Hindus and Muslims and you will also manners in talking and treating others as they are very soft-spoken and well-mannered which is famous as “Thezeeb of Lucknow”. Lucknow is also a hub of music, dance, cuisine, and culture and it is popular for showcasing its traditions to all over the world.

Why visit Lucknow?

• As Lucknow was the hub of the Nawabs of Awards you can visit the ruins of various Havelis, imambaras, Islamic shrines, palace complexes and baradaris.
• You can start your journey with the Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya which is a huge and beautiful tomb complex built in the year 1783. There is an also and interesting maze present in this tomb complex. You cannot move your eyes off from this beautiful Mughal architecture but the tomb in the rundown condition. While buying the ticket make sure to keep it safely as you can use it to see the Chhota Imambara, which is an impressive mausoleum, built by the Nawab of Awadh and the Husainabad clock tower which houses a picture gallery and a lake and you can enjoy the view of sunset here.
• You can visit the Lucknow Residency and Museum where you can see the marks of the ‘Sepoy Mutiny’ in the place. You can have a look at the cannon balls which will narrate the story of the bloody historical era.

Lucknow Tips and Recommendations

• Lucknow is also known for its delicious cuisines and if you are visiting this city cannot afford to miss the delights of Lucknow. You can enjoy the kababs and parathas, tikkas, biryani, and numerous other Awadhi and Mughlai recipes. You can also enjoy the aromatic tea which is made with saffron on the staple food outlets. Do not miss to have the sweets in this city as they are awesome and known for their flavors.
• While shopping in Lucknow do not miss to shop for the Chikankaari items done on muslin cloth, as these are the emblem of Lucknow. Lucknow Chikankaari is famous in all over the world and you will definitely be mesmerized after seeing the intricate craftwork.
• While visiting the Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya make sure to not go enter here without the trained guide as you can get lost in the maze and you will not be informed while buying the ticket, so make sure to hire a good guide before visiting here.

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