Best places to visit in Lucknow

The city of Nawabs, Lucknow can be the most heartwarming city you have ever visited. This city is full of culture and ethnicity to give you the most heartfelt experience of Indian culture. Lucknow is also blessed with the best non-veg delicacy and the most exciting local cuisine to make you fall head over heels in love with this city. Here is a list of some of the best places to visit in Lucknow.

You can get your bus tickets from zingbus, if you’re looking to travel to Lucknow to visit any of the places mentioned in this article. 

1. Bara Imambara

Bara Imambara is a major tourist attraction in Lucknow and one of the most widely known monuments in India. This masterpiece of Mughal architecture is the world’s largest monument that is not supported by beams. Bara Imambara is of great religious significance for Muslims as they pay a visit to this monument every single year in order to celebrate Muharram. Bara Imambara was constructed by Asfi, the nawab of Lucknow, hence, it is also known as Asfi Imambara. 

The interesting maze located on the upper floor of the monument is locally known as Bhul Bhulaiya. You will have a fun time exploring this maze as there are 1024 different ways to enter the maze but there are only two ways to come out. Very few people are able to successfully complete the maze. 

2. British Residency

The British Residency of Lucknow once served as the headquarters of the officials working at the British East India Company. This residency was further into a British refugee camp during that revolt of 1857. There is a British cemetery just a few distances away which tells you the tale of all the colonizers who died at the time of the Lucknow siege. The Residency also organizes a light and sound event that enlightens you about the revolt of 1857. The British Residency of Lucknow is currently maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. If you are a history buff, then this residency is sure to amuse you. 

3. Marine Drive

If you are a fan of Marine Drive in Bombay, then you are sure to love the Marine Drive of Lucknow as well. The place offers the best adventure experience and the most aesthetic shots to capture with your eyes and camera. The Marine Drive is located next to the River Gomti in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. This place acts as a perfect spot for the younger generation to hang out. You will be able to have the most relaxing jogging of your life and you can also cycle while appreciating nature’s beauty. You can even sit down to catch a breath from the tiring schedule. 

4. Dr. Ambedkar Park

Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Park was created in memory of Dr. BR Ambedkar under the leadership of CM Mayawati. This park is located in Vipul Khand of Gomti Nagar. This park was initially known as Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal. This park is also dedicated to Jyotiba Phule, Birsa Munda, Kanshi Ram, and Sree Narayana Guru. The park is known to showcase various structures which are crucial in Indian history. If you want to study Indian history closely and you are a history buff, then you should definitely visit Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Park. 

5. Lucknow Zoo

Lucknow Zoo was constructed in the year 1921 under the leadership of Nawab Nasiruddin Haider. Lucknow Zoo is a popular tourist attraction in the city. It was initially known as Wazid Ali Shah Prani Udyan. It is known to feature a variety of animals and birds, ranging from several mammals to reptiles. It features animals such as the Bengal tiger, white Bengal tiger, Himalayan black bear, and Asiatic lion. Toy train rides are also being provided in the Zoo to entertain the tourists. If you are an animal enthusiast, then Lucknow Zoo should be your next holiday destination.

6. Shah Najaf Imambara

Shah Najaf Imambara is of great religious significance to Muslims in the country. This monument is located at Rana Pratap Road. This monument features the graves of Nawab Ghazi – Ud – Din Haider and his three wives. The dome-shaped monument is proof that Mughal architecture is way ahead of its time. The brilliant architecture and marble finish along with the gorgeous front floral yard make up the most beautiful places to visit in Lucknow. What makes the monument fascinating is the fact that the monument was built by Ghazi-Ud-Din Haider himself, in the early 19th century. Tourists are required to remove their shoes at the gate and cover their heads before paying a visit to the monument.  

7. Ramakrishna Math Lucknow

This all-monk institution is dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna which works on one motto, “For one’s own salvation, and the welfare of the world”. There is a shrine located next to the institute. Ramakrishna Math Lucknow is constructed completely out of marble and was built under the leadership of 19th-century Bengali saint Ramakrishna. The institute is known to feature several idols of Ramakrishna, Mother Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda. This is one of the major tourist attractions in Lucknow. If you are a passionate believer, then you will surely love coming to this place.

8. Moti Mahal

Moti Mahal in Lucknow is widely known as the Pearl Palace. This historical monument was constructed by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan and is located on the banks of river Gomti. This brilliant white structure is a great place for bird watching because the Nawabs of Lucknow used to have a major interest in watching different kinds of birds flying in the sky. This is a perfect place if you are a bird enthusiast. Other popular attractions nearby include Mubarak Manzil and Shah Manzil. 

9. Hazratganj Market

If you can go even one day without shopping, then Hazratganj Market will make all of your dreams come true. You get to shop everything from a pin to an elephant in this market which is located in the heart of Lucknow. Hazratganj Market is filled with shopping complexes, restaurants, hotels, theaters, cafés, and many offices. If you visited Lucknow and you haven’t shopped from this buzzy market, then what is the point of visiting Lucknow?