Attractions & Places

to Visit in Lucknow

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Once an 18th century mango orchard known as Banarasi Bagh, Lucknow Zoo was established in 1921 to commemorate the arrival of the Prince of Wales to the city. It’s home to Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, lions and wolves besides other species. It also features a toy train, a state-of-the-art nocturnal house, a butterfly house, an aquarium and a nature interpretation center.

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Originally a hunting lodge that later transformed into a summer palace for the nawabs, this Baroque-styled structure stands as a picturesque, off-the-beaten-path ruin today, adorned with a few towers and walls. Come here for a leisurely stroll in the meticulously-maintained garden surrounding the estate.

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This iconic 60-feet-tall structure, also known as Turkish Gate, epitomizes Awadhi architecture, while drawing inspiration from Ottoman design. Unlike most gateways built as victory monuments, this architectural gem, built in 1782 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, was born from empathy, a project designed to offer struggling citizens a chance to earn a living with dignity during a harsh famine.

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Explore the ruins within this British-era complex which played a crucial role during the 1857 uprising for Indian independence. Once a thriving centre across three levels with a billiards room, offices and a library, it now lies in ruins, surrounded by well-maintained gardens. Explore the museum inside that offers a deeper insight into Lucknow’s colonial history, showcasing artifacts and documents from the 1857 uprising, a reminder of the unwavering courage and resilience of the Indian people against British rule.

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Shop for textiles including Lucknow’s iconic zardozi and chikankari embroidery and taste local delicacies like kulfi and kebabs at this vibrant old city market. It's also famous for its handicrafts. You can shop for ivory items, intricately-carved ivory artefacts, lampshades, knives and toys as well as locally-manufactured ittar (fragrance) made with flowers.

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Spanning 107 acres, this expansive park is a tribute to Indian economist, jurist, social reformer and political leader Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, who chaired the committee that drafted the Constitution of India. Marvel at the grand statues, well-manicured lawns and an imposing stupa-like hemispherical structure as you stroll through the gardens.

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Once an 18th century mango orchard known as Banarasi Bagh, Lucknow Zoo was established in 1921 to commemorate the arrival of the Prince of Wales to the city. It’s home to Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, lions and wolves besides other species. It also features a toy train, a state-of-the-art nocturnal house, a butterfly house, an aquarium and a nature interpretation center.

Description :

Originally a hunting lodge that later transformed into a summer palace for the nawabs, this Baroque-styled structure stands as a picturesque, off-the-beaten-path ruin today, adorned with a few towers and walls. Come here for a leisurely stroll in the meticulously-maintained garden surrounding the estate.

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A co-operative that employs and trains over 300 women artisans, as well as (mostly male) weavers, thappakars (block-makers), chhipi (printers) and dhobis (washermen), Bhairavi’s Chikan is on a mission is to honour, create, revive and preserve the exquisite, delicate art of chikan work (chikankari) which was refined in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in Lucknow, under the patronage of the Awadh court. Shop for authentic, hand-embroidered chikankari garments here.(Most of the local markets are flooded with machine-made chikan clothing)