Lucknow

Lucknow is predominantly populated by Muslim, but you can also find people of other religions here who blend well with each other and lead a harmonious life. You can find Hindu temples, churches, mosques with the finest architecture here. The Mankameshwar Mandir is an ancient temple with the best architecture of those times. It’s a popular temple dedicated to God Shiva. St Joseph’s Cathedral is a great structure and located in the busy streets. It was built in the 19th century and is a must visit place. There are several world famous mosques here like the Jama Masjid, Asif Masjid, Dariya wali Masjid, etc.

you simply cannot miss the museums in Lucknow as they are the treasures of the city, and you can find an enormous collection that depicts the life of the Nawabs and people of those times. There are several museums here like the Lucknow state Museum, which has decorative arts, wood works, etchings, sculptures, paintings, statues and more. The 1857 memorial museum, residency is another museum that has the memories of the first war of independence. The museum has pictorial records of the revolution.

Lucknow is famous for its rich heritage and also for the luxurious lifestyles of the Nawabs here. The city has its gardens and parks which attract visitors such as the Dilkhush garden is in the Dilkhush Palace which stands in ruins today, but the park has been recreated and is today a popular spot. The other gardens are the Swarn Jayanti Smriti Vihar park, Dr. Ram Mohan Lohia Park, Eco Park, etc.

Lucknow is a popular tourist place, and the city is dotted with different types of excellent hotels, resorts, budget hotels, and many more kinds of stays for the comfort of the tourists. If you love to stay at resorts, there are some fine resorts that can cater to your needs. Some of the popular ones are the Shivgarh Resort on Raebarelli road which provides good rooms and great service. Charans Club and Resort is a modern hotel where you can also enjoy free Wi-Fi in the hotel. It is affordable with great restaurant and room interiors. The Shimla resort is an affordable resort with perfect ambiance and cool surroundings.

If you do not wish to spend more on accommodations, then there are several other options that you can take. Some of the affordable, yet comfortable hotels in Lucknow are Hotel Neelkanth, which is a clean hotel with all the basic amenities and enjoyable stay. The next one is the Di Di Hotel Alambagh, which is a 2-star hotel that offers free Wi-Fi, parking space, and great lobby lounge. There are some plush hotels like Heritage hotels, Comfort Inn, Royal Inn and more.

Lucknow does not boast of glitzy malls, but shopping here is definitely a pleasure, and you can find the markets to be quite vibrant and spoilt for choice. There are various things that you would love to buy here like the Chikan embroidery work, jewelry pieces, perfumes, and more. Buy bed sheets, clothes, dresses, table mats, mats which are ideal for gifting. Famous places to shop are Aminabad, Kapoorthala, Hazratganj, and Janpath. Gadbadjhala is famous for jewelry market. Malls like Sahara Ganj, Fun Republic, and East end mall are also quite good.

When you are in the land of Nawabs, you need not worry about what to eat and where to eat. Everywhere is a food place and you can get food at the street or the dingy lanes or the plush restaurants, and you will be asking for more. When in Lucknow, try the kebabs which are very famous and very delicious as well. The Galawati as it is called; it simply melts in the mouth. Also, try, Shami kababs, Kormas, nihari kulcha and mutton biryani; everything is awesome. Vegetarians too can enjoy some great food like dalcha and panner, kidney beans, Arbi, yam kebabs and more. Try eating at the Tunday Kabab, Moti Mahal restaurant, Oudhyana, Sakhawat, Brindavan and more.

Lucknow is full of rich history and culture and you can find plenty of monuments which are admirable and excellent condition. They are the finest example of Mughal architecture. The Bara Imambara is a great structure that was built in 1784, and they say that the whole structure does not have any pillars. The Lucknow residency is also a fabulous structure built in 1857 and is remembered for its siege where the British took shelter for almost 140 days. There are other structures worth mentioning and visiting like Saadat Ali Khan and the Begums tombs, La Martiniere, Kaiserbagh Palace, Shah Najaf Imambara and many more

Lucknow is an interesting place and you will definitely find touring the place to be very exciting. Lucknow has water fun parks that can entertain you and also provide some adventure as well. The Amrapali water fun park is a great place for kids and elders who can rejuvenate and have fun together with the family. The other park is Anandi Water Park.

1. The Constantia – it is a magnificent structure that you should not miss. It was built in the 18th century the imposing center attraction is the La Martiniere “Constantia” that was the house of Major General Claude Martin.
2. The Chhatar Manxil – was constructed in 1781 near the bank of Gomti River. It is an excellent piece of architecture which is commendable.
3. Kukrail picnic spot – it is a real forest picnic spot here near the Khurram Nagar. You can easily spend the day here as it is the rehabilitation center of the crocodile. Besides, there are several other animal species and provides a serene spot to spend a day with the family. Here you can also indulge in boating which is quite fun.
Lucknow is a great place where you can easily spend a few days exploring the historical charm of the city and the world famous cuisine that will linger on for a long time. This historic place has a lot to offer to people of different age groups and class.