Best Places To Visit In Lucknow

Top 8 Places To Visit In Lucknow

From Bara Imambara to Indira Gandhi Planetarium Lucknow. Here are the top 8 places to visit in Lucknow city.

Bara Imambara

The Bara Imambara is one of the most popular place to visit in Lucknow city. The Imambara is primarily known for its incredible maze, known as Bhul Bhulaiya locally, which is located on the upper floor of the monument. It is said that there are 1024 ways to get inside the maze but only 2 to come out.

Entry Fee: 50 rupees per person

Timings: 6?am – 5?pm

Chota Imambara

The Chhota Imambara is one of the most beautiful buildings in Uttar Pradesh. This imposing monument lies to the west of Bara Imambara and is a true sight to behol. The Imambara is beautifully adorned with decorations and chandeliers at the time of special festivals. If you are a history buff, the beautiful amalgamation of Indo-Islamic and Persian architecture is definitely worth exploring.

Entry Fee: ?50 per person for Indian adults and ?25 for kids

Timings: 7?am – 6?pm

British Residency

Are you a history buff? The British Residency may be the perfect place for you. The British Residency is a residential complex that served as the headquarters for the generals of the British East India Company. However, after the revolt of 1857, this was turned into a British refugee camp. The fort is now in ruins and a British cemetery nearby sites the graves of all the colonisers who died during the Lucknow siege. The ruins are now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Entry Fee: INR 15 for Indians and INR 200 for foreign visitors

Timings: 7 am - 6 pm

Marine Drive Lucknow

Marine Drive is named after the famous Marine Drive in Mumbai. It is a picturesque strip of road adjacent to the River Gomti in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. The spot is popular among the young crowd as a hangout place. Apart from that, people use it for jogging, cycling and similar activities. The path is sprinkled with benches to sit and relax.

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Timings: 7?am – 10?pm

Rumi Darwaza

Rumi Darwaza is a striking gateway that stands at 60 feet tall in the old city of Lucknow. Rumi Darwaza lies between Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara exhibiting ancient awadhi architecture. Rumi Darwaza in the heart of Lucknow looms over the busy everyday traffic of Lajpatnagar like an old guardian angel that has seen the city rise and fall.

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Timings: Open 24 Hours

Ambedkar Memorial Park

Located on Vipul Khand of Gomti Nagar, Ambedkar Memorial Park is a beautiful tourist destination that is perfect if you are looking for some peace and quiet. The park was built in the name of Dr. BR Ambedkar and is dedicated to many other freedom fighters such as Jyotibha Phule, Birsa Munda, Kanshi Ram, and Sree Narayana Guru.

Entry Fee: INR 20 per person

Timings: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Hazratganj Market

Looking to explore some of Lucknow's famous fashion? The market of Hazratganj may be the perfect place for you. Hazratgang is the central shopping district of Lucknow and boasts a proud history. The market has undergone a great makeover that bridges past and the present and continues to serve as Lucknow's central shopping arcade.

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Timings: 10:30?am – 9?pm

Indira Gandhi Planetarium Lucknow

Situated at the Surajkund Park neighbourhood of Lucknow, on the banks of the River Gomti, Indira Gandhi Planetarium is also popularly known as Taramandal Show. The highlights are the science and astronomy shows, 3D models and exhibitions.

Entry Fee: INR 25 for Adults

Timings: 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm