Sightseeing

As far as sightseeing is considered, in Lucknow there are many historic places and monuments for traveler to pay visit to. Rumi Darwaza, Hussainabad (Chota) Imambara, Asafi Imambara (Bara Imambara), Chattar Manzil, Ambedkar Memorial, The Residency, Zoo, Jama Masjid Lucknow, Clock Tower, Moti Mahal and Lakshmana are some of the popular places of interest in Lucknow city. Apart from these places, Naimisaranya, Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, the Sikandrabagh Gardens and many more places which can be visited as excursion.

City Tour

Interesting Activities Being a historical city, one must note that there is not much scope for outdoor activities in Lucknow. However, you get an extensive can explore the historical monuments and museum. Else, if you are a wildlife enthusiast, then explore the City Zoological Garden. Some of the other activities in which you can indulge are Gomti River Cruise, Lucknow Heritage Walk and enjoying the collection of classical music (Hindustani classical music) and dance. In fact, the popular Lucknow Gharana was created in the royal courts of the Nawabs of Lucknow. This Gharana inspired major dance forms like Kathak, which is the classical dance of the north of India. Today, the rich tradition of classic music and dance of Lucknow is kept alive by many promoters and preachers through various cultural programmes, which you must attend to understand the depth of this city’s culture.

Eat & Dine (Places & Things to Eat in Lucknow )

Dining out is an interesting thing to do in Lucknow. Lucknow is a heaven for foodies where they can indulge into an appetizing variety of food. Awadhi food is the specialty of this city and you may find a lot of restaurants in Lucknow serving delicious food, including the middle-range ones mainly in the Hazratganj area to five-star hotels. The city is world-famous for its local cuisines that include biryanis and juicy kebabs. The City of Nawabs doesn’t let anyone leave this city without giving full doze of its mouthwatering specialties. Some of the popular things to eat in Lucknow are Kakori kabab, Gulabi chai, Sheermal, Andrasay and Mawa Ladoo. Some of the famous places to eat in Lucknow are:

unday Kababi: It is one of the best eating joints in Lucknow, which is famous for its appetizing peppery Kabab-Parathas. The best thing about this place is that it offers superb quality of food in an average budget. There are two branches of Tunday Kababi in Lucknow, including Nazirabad near Aminabad and near Akbari Gate Chowk.

Royal Café: It is a family restaurant full of dining options for foodies in Lucknow. Popular things that you can try here are are tokri chaat, aloo tikki, paani puri, golgappe, biriyani and Non-veg kabab.

Dastarkhwan: There are several restaurants with this name is in Lucknow. However, visit Dastarkhwan of Hazratganj and enjoy best of Mughlai non-veg foods of Lucknow.

Pandit Raja Thandai: The specialty of Holi is enjoyed here throughout the year and prepared at this place using special spices like cardamom, saffron, and dry fruits.

Oudhyana: It is an Awadhi Restaurant where delicious food is prepared with many spices. It is located in Vivanta by Taj.

Chote Nawab: Located on Jopling Road, Chote Nawab is a true nawabi style of place to have great food in non-veg section.

Brindavan: It is an awesome place to enjoy delicious South Indian cuisine. They serves awesome food. Some other restaurants in Lucknow are The Yellow Chilli, , Nawab's, 7 Spice Restaurant, Muman's Royal Cafe, Rahim Ki Nihari, Dasaprakash, Moti Mahal and Mughal Dastarkhwan Restaurant etc.

Apart from them, international fast food joints like McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Subway, Papa John, KFC, CCD, Barista and much more can be also explored in Lucknow.

Shopping (What & Where to Shop in Lucknow )

Shopping in Lucknow offers an amazing experience to the visitors. Its various markets allow you buying a variety of items to take back home. It is paradise for the old style of shopping and ideal for people who still not much taste for the branded stuffs of shopping malls. Visitors can miss out a lot of things in Lucknow if they don’t go for shopping in Lucknow. Lucknow features a number of places where people can enjoy shopping. Lucknawi chikankari fabrics are the most famous thing to buy in Lucknow. Some of the major shopping areas in Lucknow are:

Hazrat Ganj: Hazrat Gang is the key fashionable bazaar of the city that overflows with shops and restaurants. Walking leisurely in Hazrat Gunj and enjoying a bit of window-shopping are the popular pastime here.

Aminabad: It is the busiest market in the city and counted among the top markets in India in terms of business volume. You can get here each and everything. However, the place is famous for jewelry and pickle shops. Janpath and Chowk in old Lucknow too are the great markets for shopping. The area is great place to buy Chikankari cloths and antique pieces.

If you want to buy a range of handloom and handicraft products, visit UP government crafts emporium and other state emporia.