Lucknow VLog | Lucknow Tourism | Uttar Pradesh Diaries

Places of interest are spread out over a large distance, therefore will require the use of taxis or rickshaws. Cycle rickshaws contribute less pollution to this historic city than their motorised cousins and provide work to some who need it most.

Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya. A large and impressive tomb complex built in 1783. There is an interesting labyrinth too. You could easily spend half a day wandering around these beautiful but crumbling examples of Mughal architecture. If you hire a guide, do not expect him to know the way around. Guides are known to get lost in the labyrinth! The ticket you buy lets you enter here, the Chhota Imambara (Shahi Hamam), the Husainabad clock tower and picture gallery too, so do not lose your ticket. Please note that lone couples are
not allowed to enter without a guide. This prohibition is not brought to notice while buying the entry ticket. You will also have to pay a man 2 rupees to mind your shoes while exploring the complex (shoes are not allowed inside Bara Imambara). 500 INR for foreigners, 50 INR for Indian citizens. If you have Indian business visa, you can try to enter as Indian. Just be confident and stand your ground. In many cases it works. edit
Rumi Darwaza (Rumi Gate), Hussainabad Lucknow. edit
Chhota Imambara. An imposing mausoleum built by the third Nawab of Avadh in 1837. The ticket for Bara Imambara is also good for admission to Chhota Imambara. edit
Husainabad Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar), Hussainabad Lucknow. A British landmark, set in a park with the somewhat poorly curated picture gallery, and a lake. A great place for sunset. The ticket for Bara Imambara also grants admission here. edit
La Martiniere College, [1]. Boys college. The building also known as Constantia, La Martiniere College is one of the oldest schools in the country. It was built in 1840 and started as a school in 1845. The school building is still well maintained. The best time to visit is either in the morning at around 8 AM, when one can see the assembly, or after the school finishes at 1:30 PM. This landmark building has also featured in several Bollywood movies.
Ruins of the Lucknow Residency and Museum. The bloody history of the demise of this Raj era compound is immortalised in the Museum in the Basement. The museum is closed on Fridays. This was the scene of the 1857 First Battle for Independence, referred to by the British as `The Indian Mutiny.´ Although you can still clearly see numerous canon ball marks in the ruined buildings, thankfully it is a peaceful place today. So much so in fact, that you are likely to stumble across couples taking a little private time in the leafy shady groves. The Residency is clearly recognised by the locals and tourists alike as a breezy haven to escape from the bustle and dust of a busy Indian city. The Residency will try to sell you a photo pass for an additional 25 INR. The guard will also ask you if you have a camera. However, once you are inside, no one will say anything if you take photos. 100 INR for foreigners, 5 INR for Indian citizens. If you have Indian business visa, you can try to enter as Indian. Just be confident and stand your ground. In many cases it works.
Dilkusha ruins.
Qaiserbagh complex.
Crocodile sanctuary at Kukrail, near munshi pulia. it is very good & nice place 15 km from railway station. entry free. edit
The Ram Krishna Math, Nirala Nagar.
The Zoo/Museum, closed on Monday.
Botanical Gardens. 6AM-8:30AM.
Indira Gandhi Planetarium,
Buddha Park. A small park on the side of a noisy congested road in Lucknow. A statue of the Buddha gives the park it’s name. Often filled with homeless people and boys playing sports. edit
Shaheed Smarak. edit
Cathedral School, Hazaratganj. edit
Farangi Mahal. The Oxford and Cambridge of India author/poet Shibli Naumani. For more details see book by Dr. Francis Robinson on the Ul Farangi Mahal.
Colvin Taluqdars College. A must see place it has great architecture built in 1896 named after Sir Auckland Colvin. edit
Deva Shariff, around 30 km from the city, is a place of worship and faith where people from all the religions gather, a symbol of unity and love.
Amrapali water park,
Ambedkar Memorial. A massive new 107 acre development to honor Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar who was the architect of the Indian constitution. Impressive stone work, dozens of statues and fountains intermix with carefully sculpted gardens. There are statues of dalit icons as well as incredibly self-indulgent statues of Mayawati, the Ex-chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. A police force exists to prevent vandalism and may search you before entering some areas. Rs 20 entry fee. free. edit
Rammanohar Lohiya park. edit
globe park. edit
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Kanpur-Lucknow road in Uttar Pradesh,