Lucknow Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Amalagamation of Hindu and Muslim culture. 


Con

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  Crowded yet has a different flavour! 


In a nutshell

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  Chaos, noise, crowds, dirt, animals, vibrancy 

 

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Things to Do  

Gomtinagar

Gomtinagar, Lucknow

 IndiaTraveller29 Says:  This is where the new lucknow is being developed. Visible difference from the lod town, roads are cleaner, and wider. You can see the Samta Sthal Park and the River Gomti. Riverside Mall, Funrepublic mall and Waves Mall are home to some of the national and international... 

Residency

Residency, Lucknow

 IndiaTraveller29 Says:  The place which is the witness of Indian's first war for independence in 1857AD, was the home to British soldiers and was under seize ...thousands were killed. From Chota Imambara, an auto will charge about INR 40 to visit this monument. Entry charges Rs. 10. It has a museum... 

Bara Imambara

Bara Imambara, Lucknow

 IndiaTraveller29 Says:  Built by Nawab Asaf Ud Daula bahadur is an architectural marvel. Has three halls inside - Chinese hall, Persian Hall & Kharbooja hall. Also you can enjoy a huge labyrinth with guide. Guide charges INR 100. From Charbag you can hire an autorickshaw for about INR 50-60 to... 

Lucknow Zoo

Lucknow Zoo, Lucknow

 Willettsworld Says:  This very shady zoo, established in 1921, lies near the main MG Road to the south-east of the city centre. They have the following animals on view: various spieces of deer, chimps, elephants, sloth bears, panthers, Himalayan bears, monkeys, gibbons, turtles, ducks, emus,... 

See Historical Monuments and Eat Mutton Kebabs

See Historical Monuments and Eat Mutton Kebabs, Lucknow

 Jolly_s Says:  Lucknow is a historical city of India, a seat of sophisticated Nawabs. It was one of the biggest centres of freedom movement in first half of the 1900. One can visit many historical monuments built by muslim rulers over the period and modern places built by Britishers and... 

Lucknow State museum (man made)

Lucknow State museum (man made), Lucknow

 meshellndegeocello Says:  The State Museum in Lucknow is a must visit for all the tourists and otherwise who visit Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow Museum is rather situated in a modern three-storied building at Banarasi Bagh area of Lucknow. It is actually a museum and achieve rolled in one. The museum has... 

Hotels  

Taj Residency Lucknow

 4 Reviews and 177 Opinions  Set amidst 22 acres of landscaped gardens, the Taj Residency Lucknow Hotel is located on the banks... 

Hotel Gemini Continental

 3 Reviews and 45 Opinions  was here on a shoot... a comfortable hotel, and good value for money. located fairly centrally and... 

Restaurants  

Tundey kababi: Kababs, Biryani, Korma....lots of it

Tundey kababi: Kababs, Biryani, Korma....lots of it, Lucknow

 IndiaTraveller29 Says:  The main shop is in Aminabad, 105 yrs. old and is famous for its Galauti kababs, Biryani, Mutton Korma , and all this at very reasonable rates. They have a few franchisees, but try to visit the original. 2 persons can have gr8 meal within INR 300/-. Galauti Kabab and Mutton... 

Quick Meal: Traditional Food of Lucknow..Amazing Taste

Quick Meal: Traditional Food of Lucknow..Amazing Taste, Lucknow

 friendkamran Says:  Here you can find a lavishing range of food items, all are prepared in traditional ingredients by best mughlai chef. Easily to reach as the restaurant is adjacent to road and parking space is also available. The best items are Shahi Chicken Masala & Kabab. Both are prepared... 

Transportation  

Inter-city/inter-state travel

Inter-city/inter-state travel, Lucknow

 8eight8 Says:  Lucknow has good road, rail and air links with the rest of the country.The Amausi International Airport is at a distance from the main city.Several Railway stations have been built at different parts of the city. The available multiple modes of public transport in the city... 

Train station

Train station, Lucknow

 Willettsworld Says:  Charbagh station was built in 1914 and incorporates the best of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture which makes it one of the best looking stations in India. I arrived here from Jhansi and took another train out from here to Allahabad. The journey to Allahabad took 6 hours to... 

Shopping  

Chikan Factories: A Shoppers paradise

Chikan Factories: A Shoppers paradise, Lucknow

 IndiaTraveller29 Says:  Lucknow is famous for its Chikan factories. You can be in "Chowk" and will find a lot of shops with Chikan shirts, sarees, salwar suits at very reasonable rates. Depending on quality a shirt may cost you INR 100 to INR 2000. Sarees may cost from INR 250 to INR... 

Sewa Chikan Industries: Chikan fantasies

Sewa Chikan Industries: Chikan fantasies, Lucknow

 nsurati Says:  The shop is located in the famous Ameenabaugh area and is a wholesale shop for Chikan clothing. The sheer variety offered by the shop is mind boggling and it will be difficult to choose what to buy and what not to buy as everything will seem equally fascinating. The shop is... 

Local Customs  

Photo shooting of people

Photo shooting of people, Lucknow

 irisbe Says:  I have never been to any place before where people mostly liked so much to have their picture taken. But still if possible it is best to ask first. In some situations they might object and then you have to respect this.In some cases it is almost impossible to ask, but take... 

Ganj

Ganj, Lucknow

 irisbe Says:  Pouring their heart out for Ganj. That was the heading of the article at Metro page 3 of the Hindustan Times on Lucknow on Monday 10th of January.It was published the day after our arrival and are rather unnoticed strolling along the main street called Ganj. At the same page... 

Stray dogs

Stray dogs, Lucknow

 irisbe Says:  I was not suprised to find so many stray dogs in Lucknow: in the parcs, in the street, and near litter containers, in search of food.I think it is wise you don't touch them because they can have flee, but some have a high hug factor.It is unbelievable how quiet and friendly... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Pushy guides

Pushy guides, Lucknow

 Willettsworld Says:  This happens all over India not just in India. Whilst I was visiting the Hussainabad Imambara, a guide showed me around and I gave a donation but then at the end he asked for more guide money which I refused as I said I didn't ask for a guide and that I had already given a... 

Tourist Traps  

Auto drivers are annoying

Auto drivers are annoying, Lucknow

 IndiaTraveller29 Says:  From the point you get down in Lucknow station, the auto rickshaw drivers will follow you with promises of cheap and best accomodations, just ignore them. While you travel inside Lucknow, all the auto drivers will try to take you to Chikan shops (they will call them... 

Extra Budget for Entrance in Monuments

Extra Budget for Entrance in Monuments, Lucknow

 mujakhtar Says:  Think about extra money for the entrance in monuments.On every door, you have to pay some thing. Yah, it is ok, the amount in perhaps not too much but it effects your budget.for example, the entrance ticket for Bara Imambara is 300 Rps on 25/03/2008. it give you the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Caravani

Caravani, Lucknow

 irisbe Says:  Imaging... a hundred or more years back in time.... huge caravans with elephants, traveling from city to city. On arrival they needed a place to camp. For that purpose huge squares where constructed with gates so big it could easily let an elephant pass through.On walking... 

Visit Janpath Market at Hazrat Ganj

Visit Janpath Market at Hazrat Ganj, Lucknow

 mujakhtar Says:  Lucknow is known for it's "Chikankari" means embroidary.When in Lucknow, go to Janpath market and buy some Chikankari clothes. very cheap.At number D-4, Janpath Market , you have "Sugandhco", you can buy some indian perfumes.Excellent quality. Nice advise in the shop for... 

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 My home town - I am proud to be living in Lucknow because people still care about you. They have time to gossip about you but at the same time stand up in your hour of need. We still call the elders with due respect... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  We are trying to get details of my grandfathers Army time in Lucknow in world war One. He was in the Middlesex reg. 10th... 

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A: Hi You might like to have a look at this website- contact the author , who may have records. http://www.albuhera.co.uk/ 

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Lucknow- City of Nawabs,Culture and Cuisine

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 This is the place where I have lived maximum part of my life till now. I love the city because of its language, culture and people. In India the "Lucknowites"are considered to be the most soft spoken... 

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Lucknow - The city of Nawabi Culture

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 Great Culture. Great Non Veg food and Chikan dress materials 

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Lucknow, underestimated historical pearl

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 Boarded in Delhi train station and after a painful night on worn out matrasses (just say iron frame) and a loose piece of iron hiting the train every 2 seconds, we saw dawn... misty and we wondered if... 

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The Siege of Lucknow

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 Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh, is located about 500km (310 miles) from Delhi and 238km from Allahabad. I came here from Jhansi before moving on to Allahabad. Lucknow is sort of off the... 

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My home town

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 I am proud to be living in Lucknow because people still care about you. They have time to gossip about you but at the same time stand up in your hour of need. We still call the elders with due respect... 

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