Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh Tourism) –Lucknow is a beautiful city that still retains its old world charm. Your tour to Lucknow will be a truly memorable one when you travel in India. While arranging for Lucknow sightseeing tours, make sure that you visit the following tourist attractions that are worth seeing. The exquisite monuments that were built during the ancient times are still preserved for the present to see and cherish. So check out these tourist attractions as a part of Lucknow Tours.
Lucknow is very popular for its cultural values, heritage, food and its people. Women love to revel in the traditional dance form Kathak which speaks volumes about the essence and roots of India. Tourists flocking the region marvel at the architectural wonders and splendid designs reflected in the remnants of the enriching cultural and historical past displayed at several monuments, palaces and forts.
The city is a symbol of harmonious relationship between the Hindus, Sikhs and the Muslims. The common dialect spoken in Lucknow is Hindi, Urdu and other Hindustani languages. Lucknow gives you the reason to taste the true flavours of India as it is famous for kebabs, sweets and various Mughal delicacies integral to India’s culinary specialties.
Some of the places of attractions in Lucknow are Bara Imambara, Lucknow Zoo, British Residency, Hazratganj, Chhota Imambara, Dr. Ambedkar Park, Aminabad, Moti Mahal, Constantia House, Chakra Tirth Temple, Husainabad Clock Tower, etc.
At the heart of the city is Rumi Darwaza which is a popular Mughal getaway that speaks highly about the history of India. Spot the huge arched wall near the 18th-century Bara Imambara shrine. Go upstairs where you will find a maze of narrow tunnels that lead to the highest spot from where you can catch breathtaking views of the city.
1# Bara Imambara –Bara Imambara, also known as Asfi Mosque is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh in 1784. Bara means big.
2# Chota Imambara :-Chota Imambara, also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak is an imposing monument located in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built as an imambara or a congregation hall for Shia Muslims, by Muhammad Ali Shah, the Nawab of Awadh in 1838, it was to serve as a mausoleum for himself and his mother, who is buried beside him.
The significance of Panjetan, the holy five, is once again emphasized here with five main doorways. This Imambara consist of two halls and a Shehnasheen (a platform where the Zarih of Imam Husain is kept.) Zarih is the replica of that protective grill or structure which is kept on the grave of Imam Husain at Karbala, Iraq. The large green and white bordered hall of Azakhana is richly decorated with chandeliers and a good number of crystal glass lamp-stands. In fact, it was for this profuse decoration that the Imambara was referred by European visitors and writers as The Palace of Lights. The exterior is very beautifully decorated with Quranic verses in Islamic calligraphy.
3# Lucknow Zoo :-Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan, Lucknow, popularly known as Lucknow Zoo (earlier known as “Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens”) was established in the year 1921 to commemorate the visit of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales to Lucknow. It is situated in 29 hectares area in the heart of the city. It houses around 1000 animals of more than 100 species. The zoo gets around 11-12 lacs visitors every year. The zoo is well known for its ‘Bal Rail’, a toy train that runs across the zoo and paddle boating that allows the visitors to recreate while visiting the animals. The visitors can also avail the facility of Pollution free Battery Vehicle for moving around the zoo.
4# Hazratganj Market :-
Hazratganj is a major shopping area situated in the heart of Lucknow in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. In addition to bazaars, it also contains shopping complexes, restaurants, hotels, theaters and offices.
Hazratganj is a major shopping area situated in the heart of Lucknow in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. In addition to bazaars, it also contains shopping complexes, restaurants, hotels, theaters and offices.
5 # Rumy Darwaza :-The Rumi Darwaza, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, is an imposing gateway which was built under the patronage of Nawab Asaf-Ud-daula in 1784. It is an example of Awadhi architecture. The Rumi Darwaza, which stands sixty feet tall, was modeled after the Sublime Porte in Istanbul.
6 # Dilkusha Kothi:-Dilkusha Kothi is the remains of an eighteenth-century house built in the English baroque style in the quiet Dilkusha area of Lucknow in India. Today there are only a few towers and external walls as a monument, though the extensive gardens remain.
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