LUCKNOW VISIT THE CITY OF NAWABS

LUCKNOW VISIT THE CITY OF NAWABS

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LUCKNOW OVERVIEW-

Lucknow is the city of Nawabs. It is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its culture, heritage and food with the traces and grandeur of Mughal reign. Lucknow is the city of Adabs and Tehzeebs.  It has a rich historical and culture, the architectural designs, the handicrafts and the Lucknowi way of life. Lucknow is known for its sweets, kebabs and other Mughlai delicacies.  Lucknow known for ‘zardousi’ and ‘chikan’ embroidery are major attractions. It comprising of kebabs and biryani attracts people to the city.

PLACES TO VISIT IN LUCKNOW-

Bara Imambara

Bara-Imambara                parwatan chowk   Parwatan Chowk

Begum Hazrat Mahal Park 

Begum Hazrat Mahal park                   Science city  Science City

Chattar Manzil

Chattar Manzil    Rumi Darwaza Rumi Darwaza

Chhota Imambara

chota imambara    Safed Baradari Safed Baradari

Husinabad Clock Tower

Husainabad clock tower                                          Sikandar Bagh Sikandar Bagh

British Residency

Residency                                       Shahi Baoli Shahi Baoli

ACCOMODATION-

Lucknow has many hotels and  resorts  in the city. There are hotels includes deluxe and budget hotels.

BEST TIME TO VISIT LUCKNOW-

HOW TO VISIT LUCKNOW-

Lucknow Airport is 14 km away from the city. Daily flights in all domestic airlines. It has wide road network to major cities of India. Lucknow Railway Station at Charbagh is the main railway station. It links Lucknow with the good  mail and superfast trains.

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF LUCKNOW-

Lucknow was set up by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1775. Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula of the Awadh dynasty was comprised of artists and thinkers from Persia. Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula is a prominent name in Lucknow’s history. He commissioned the construction of magnificent monuments. Mohammad Amir Saadat Khan was appointed as the viceroy of Awadh. British made Lucknow as an administrative capital. Lucknow was declared the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh by the Government of India.

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TIPS-

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  1.  Begins tour with exploring the Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
  2. Visit the Clock Tower,Begum Hazrat Mahal Park and  British Residency.
  3. Visit the Safed Baradari, Chattar Manzil and Parwatan Chowk.

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