Lucknow – An Ultimate Travel Guide To The City of Nawabs

About Lucknow Tourism

Lucknow – The City of Nawabs, Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh (the largest city of UP). This was historically known as the Awadh region. This city is situated on the banks of the Gomti River and has a colorful, exotic, and royal history. It is predicted that Lucknow hails to be the next upcoming metropolitan city in India.

The royal charm, architectural beauty, nawabi tehzeeb (mannerism), delicious food delicacy filled with authentic aroma and traditional raw herbs, etc. fascinate great tourism from every part of the world. If you love art, music, food, handicrafts, or royal fairytales, book cheap flights to India. Simultaneously, explore the most royal city of India virtually with Tripbeam Canada.

History Of Lucknow

For the city of Nawabs, it is believed that Lord Laxman (brother of Lord Rama) laid the foundation of the city on the banks of River Gomti, thus the city is also popular as Laxmanpur. So you can trace the name of the city back to the epic ‘Ramayana’. But Lucknow city came to notice in the 18th century during the Mughal rule.

At present, Lucknow is a popular tourist spot in UP, India. People across the globe specially visit the city of Nawabs to enjoy the royal feel of the city. You can also plan a trip to the amazing royal city in India – Lucknow. For the cheapest flight deals, contact the Tripbeam Canada team.

Top Tourist Attractions in Lucknow

• Architecture – In Lucknow, there are some incredible monuments from ancient times. For example, Bara Imambara, Kaiserbagh Palace, British Residency, Jama Masjid, and the Tombs of Sa’adat Ali Khan and the Begum.

• Culture – The vast veil of Ancient Art, Urdu Literature, and Poetry is the foundation of the “Tehzeeb”. Apart from the royal style, the city is also globally known for its colorful culture.

• Handicrafts – Lucknow Chikan and Lucknavi Zardozi (quirky embroidery) are the types of handicrafts popular within the country and outside. Also, find a wide range of “Itra” (perfume) in the city.

• Cuisine – The city of Nawabs is also known as the city of Kebabs. So you can explore a wide range of Nawabi-style food here. For example, Tunde De kebab, Kakori Kebab, Shami Kebab, Seekh Kebab, Gutwa kebab, etc. are very famous cuisine here. Meanwhile, do not forget to try Lucknow-style biryani. In fact, street food and mangoes are also very popular.

• Grand Bazaars – The city of Nawabs is home to some century-old markets like the Hazratganj market. These markets are popular for ‘zardousi’ and ‘chikan’ embroidery.

• Chikankaari – Chikan is the authentic embroidery style of Lucknow. Chowk is the most famous local market here. This stitching style is known as the Lucknawi Chikankaari.

Places To Visit In Lucknow

There are endless places to explore and every corner of the city has a story to share. You can spend days to months and even years, still the charm of Lucknow will not ever come to an end. The entire vibe of the city of Nawabs is different, these are the top 5 places to visit for tourists.

1. Bara Imambara
2. Chota Imambara
3. Dilkusha Kothi
4. Farangi Mahal
5. Sikander Bagh

Bara Imambara – Bara Imambara also known as Asfai Imambara. In 1784, this monument was built. This was created by the fourth Nawab – Asaf-ud-Daula.

Chota Imambara – Buil in the 19th century, Chota Imambara consumed the entire belongings of the lower strata in the society. Also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak and Palace of Lights due to the decorations and chandeliers, especially during festivals.

Dilkusha Kothi – Located on the riverbanks of Gomati, Dilkusha Kothi demonstrates unique architecture and exceptional structural designs. Later this was converted into a summer palace for the royal family.

Farangi Mahal – Firangi Mahal served in preserving the long tradition of the rich Islamic culture. This mahal is often compared to the international Cambridge University and Oxford University in regard to culture and learning.

Sikander Bagh – A beautiful garden, Sikander Bagh was named after the lovely queen of the last ruler of Oudh, Wajid Ali Shah. Formerly,  the park was known as Sikunder/Sikandra/Secundra Bagh by the Britishers. It was built by the last Nawab of Oudh – Wajid Ali Shah in 1822–1887 for a summer residence.

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Lucknow is a must-visit place no matter whether you belong to this place or live abroad like in Canada. For cheap flights to India from Canada, you can get in touch with the Tripbeam Canada team and plan the entire trip to the city of Nawabs at your fingertips.

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