Best Places to visit Lucknow

 "Lucknow" is a long journey, not just a place you get to. Lord Lakshmana planned the city, it was ruled by Mughal rulers, it was the administrative capital during the British Raj, and it is now the capital of Uttar Pradesh. It has always been proud of its reputation as a city of culture, cultured people, delicious food, and beauty.

Rumi Darwaza

One of Lucknow's most popular sights is so close to your rickshaw that you don't even have to get out. The Rumi Darwaza is a huge gate that leads into the city. It is a popular and interesting landmark in the middle of Lucknow. the used by cars and trucks as they drive through the old city's busy, wide streets.

One of the most beautiful buildings in India is the Lucknow Rumi Darwaza. Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula started it in 1784 as part of his "Food for Work" plan to help the city's people get through a terrible drought.

Also finished that year was the 60-foot-tall gateway, which has flowers and other designs carved into it. It looked like the fancy entrances to buildings in Constantinople (now Istanbul).

Like the arch of the Bara Imambara (to the west of Rumi Darwaza), this building doesn't have any wood or iron supports on the outside, but it still stands. On top of the building, in a tower area, there used to be a big lantern that lit up the tower at night. This is a beautiful example of Awadhi architecture that everyone should see.

Bara Imambara

The most beautiful and eye-catching building in Lucknow was the Bara Imambara, which was huge and known for its labyrinth and ornate details. Asaf-ud-Daula built this in 1784 to help people during a famine. It was one of Lucknow's first attempts to bring back the style of Mughal grandeur. This is one of the few buildings in Lucknow that has nothing to do with Europe.

Wood and metal were not employed in the construction of the Imambara, which was built in an innovative manner. Muslims visit there yearly to observe the holy festival of Muharram as a site of prayer. It is stated that Bara Imambara, the largest edifice in the world not supported by beams, is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture and an engineering marvel.

In the center hall, which is said to be the largest vaulted room in the world, you can see where Nawab Asaf-Ud-Dowlah was buried and his crown.On the top floor of the Imambara, there is a well-known maze called Bhul Bhulaiya.

According to a story, there are 1024 ways to get into the maze but only two ways to get out. If you make it to the top, you'll be able to see a beautiful view of the whole city.

Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Indians pay Rs. 50 to get in, while foreigners pay Rs. 500.

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Chota Imambara

Muhammad Ali Shah was the third Nawab of Awadh. In 1838, he built the Chota Imambara, a grand historical building. It was first meant to be a place where Shia Muslims could meet. But in the end, both the Nawab and his mother were laid to rest at the site. Chota Imambara is a world of luxury, with European chandeliers, an amazing Hammam, and tiny Taj Mahals. The beautiful Islamic calligraphy on the outside adds to the beauty of the buildings.

It's a beautiful mix of Charbagh, Indo-Islamic, and Persian styles of building and design. Islamic calligraphy is used to write Quranic texts on the walls of the monument's front.

But the front of the Imambara is not the only thing that brings in tourists. The inside of the monument is also made and kept with great care and attention to detail.

The Bara Imambara will catch your attention with its clever design and intricate patterns, but the Chota Imambara will take your breath away with its stunning beauty. The best time to see this old landmark in Lucknow is at night, when its lights make it live up to its name, "Nawabi Palace of Lights."

Timings: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Indians pay Rs. 25 to get in, while foreigners pay Rs. 300.

Lucknow Residency

The Residency is a group of buildings that used to be homes during the time of the Nawab. During the rule of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II, the Residency was built. It was destroyed in 1857, when Lucknow was under attack. Even though it is in ruins now, the cannon fire and broken walls show that it was once a place of war. There are now flower gardens and lawns all around the damaged buildings, making it one of Lucknow's most popular tourist spots.

During India's first fight for independence from the British, the insurrection of 1857, about 3000 British residents took refuge in the British Residency. Bullets and cannonballs still hit the walls of the compound, just like they did at the time of the final relief. The main residency building has a museum that everyone who comes to this historically important place should check out.

Husainabad Clock Tower

The tallest clock tower in India is the Husainabad Clock Tower, which was finished in 1881 and stands near the Rumi Darwaza. It is 67 metres tall and has a 14-foot-long pendulum and a dial in the shape of a 12-petaled flower, which makes it look very Victorian-Gothic. This clock, which was run by hand, was changed to an electric clock in 2010. Near the end of 2011, after 27 years, this clock started making the towering clock tower metal sounds.

It has both Gothic and Victorian styles of architecture. People think that the clock's four-sided shape was based on England's famous Big Ben clock tower. This tower is surrounded by places where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables as well as food from the area. There is also a Husainabad reservoir in the area. The clock tower is in the middle of a beautiful green area with many children's rides where you can have a picnic and look at the work of the past.

Timings: 24x7

Entry Fee: Free

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