CITY EXPERIENCES

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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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A co-operative that employs and trains over 300 women artisans, as well as (male) weavers, thappakars (block-makers), chhipi (printers) and dhobis (washermen), Bhairavi’s Chikan is dedicated to reviving and preserving 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. Come here to shop for authentic, hand-embroidered chikankari garments.

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Approach it and the city falls away. Rumi Darwaza fills your entire field of vision, its sculpted tiers rising with the quiet confidence of Nawabi craft at its most assured. Pass through it and you cross into a Lucknow that has been receiving guests with grace for centuries.

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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.

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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.

Description :

A co-operative that employs and trains over 300 women artisans, as well as (male) weavers, thappakars (block-makers), chhipi (printers) and dhobis (washermen), Bhairavi’s Chikan is dedicated to reviving and preserving 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. Come here to shop for authentic, hand-embroidered chikankari garments.

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Housing a mosque, tomb, clock tower, garden and pond, the main attraction of this grand complex is the Imambara itself. The grand hall has the tomb of Muhammad Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Awadh who built his own mausoleum in 1838, as a structure to rival the splendour of the Bara Imambara, which was built by his grandfather. Visit the white marble and limestone monument to marvel at elaborate carvings, paintings and calligraphy. When its chandeliers are illuminated during festivals, the Imambara gloriously lives up to its moniker, ‘Palace of Light’.​