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Lucknow Travel – Uttar Pradesh India<\/p>\n

The `City of Nawabs\u2019 as it was once known as, Lucknow the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has great historical and cultural significance. It was the seat of royalty both \u2013 Hindu and Mughal, characterized by\u00a0 an aristocratic lifestyle, architectural heritage, and famous awadhi cuisine. Having spent a considerable part of my earlier years in this part of the country, I have seen it grow over the years into a highly developed metro. Believed to be the city of fine behavior and etiquette (tehzeeb in urdu), Lucknow is the best combination of the ancient and modern. So, there is Old Lucknow with it\u2019s ancient monuments and famous streets for shopping and eating (mostly in Aminadab and Chowk) and new Lucknow which has come up well in recent years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the most popular heritage sites in the city is the Imam Bara \u2013\u00a0 the Bara and Chota Imam Bara<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bara Imam bara\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n

Built by Nawab Asaf-ud-daula in 1784, the architecture of the impressive structure is in the Mughal style. There\u2019s\u00a0 also has a mosque, numerous courtyards and gateways within its precincts. The main hall of the Bara Imambara is supposed to be the largest arched halls in the world. Standing steady for centuries without any ceiling support of beams or pillars. Another fascinating thing to be seen here is the `Bhulbhulaiya\u2019 . Once inside this maze of countless\u00a0<\/span> labyrinthine passages connected by identical doorways, it is impossible to come out without getting lost! There are more than a thousand entry points though only one exit. Hence, it is advisable to take the services of a guide with you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chota Imambara \u2013 the finely sculpted exteriors and the beautiful interiors adorned with chandeliers and lights in various hues is just as impressive. It is situated to the west of the Bara Imambara.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rumi Darwaza \u2013 another iconic landmark of Lucknow is the Rumi Darwaza. This exquisitely carved archway lying close to\u00a0 the\u00a0 Bara Imambara, rises to a height of 60 feet and has a similar Mughal design.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jama Masjid\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n

The unique feature of this mosque is it\u2019s architecture which is a blend of Hindu and Muslim style. That\u2019s what attracts tourists. Built by the third Nawab of Awadh (old name of Lucknow) Mohammad Ali Shah in 1845, the mosque is made of bricks and plastered with lime. It has extraordinary carvings, motifs and arches!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lucknow Zoo \u2013\u00a0 for animal lovers, Lucknow Zoo is quite popular, having a great variety of animals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Must included on our visits were jaunts to Hazratganj , the posh marketplace of Lucknow. Famous for its shopping and culinary experience! From high-end boutique stores, restaurants, movie theatres to street markets selling fashionable clothes, jewelry, footwear, and accessories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recently, counted as the fastest growing city in India, new additions to the tourist spots of Lucknow are the Ambedkar park and Gomti river marine drive. These are worth visiting. Of course,\u00a0 there are numerous malls and parks where you can spend time in.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Food of Lucknow<\/h4>\n

The highlight of a trip to Lucknow entails savoring its specialty Mughlai cuisine<\/a> \u2013 the lip smacking\u00a0 authentic kebabs and biriyani. The line up of old time eateries in the more congested Chowk area are quite famous. These have been there since many decades. Here you\u2019ll find the best sweet shops for `kulfi\u2019 and `malai paan\u2019 as well. Not just for the meat lovers, Lucknow chats and savories’ are also a must have. Royal Caf\u00e9 in Hazratganj is a prominent restaurant, try their `basket chat\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A lesser known fact about Lucknow is that it\u2019s a treasure house of talent. Whether it be in the skills of cooking, or the fine embroidery work chikankari to poetry, music and dance forms like kathak. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n