Places to Visit in Lucknow

Top attractions and must-see spots in Lucknow

Landmarks

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  • Asafi Imambara

    A serene Nawabi mausoleum built by Nawab Ghazi-ud-Din Haider in 1816, modelled on the shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf, Iraq. It houses the tombs of the last Awadh rulers and is renowned for its peaceful interiors, gilded chamber, and a remarkable collection of chandeliers, clocks, and European paintings.

  • Bara Imambara

    A monumental 1784 Nawabi structure in Lucknow featuring one of the world's largest arched halls and the famous Bhulbhulaiya maze.

  • Begum Hazrat Mahal Park

    Central Lucknow park honouring the queen who led the 1857 resistance, with her statue and a musical fountain.

  • Chattar Manzil

    Early 19th-century Nawabi palace on the Gomti, named for the umbrella-shaped domes on its roof.

  • Chota Imambara

    A 19th-century Nawabi shrine in Lucknow famous for over 1,000 Belgian chandeliers illuminating its ornate interior, known as the Palace of Lights.

  • Constantia

    Claude Martin's 18th-century mansion mixing European and Mughal styles, now La Martiniere College.

  • Deva Sharif Dargah

    Sufi shrine of Haji Waris Ali Shah at Deva, Barabanki, about 25 km from Lucknow, famous for its Urs.

  • Dilkusha Kothi

    A ruined 18th-century Nawabi hunting lodge in Lucknow modelled on an English country house, heavily damaged in 1857 and now an evocative ASI-protected ruin.

  • Ekana Cricket Stadium

    Lucknow's international cricket stadium and IPL home of Lucknow Super Giants.

  • Gurudwara Naka Hindola

    Historic Sikh gurudwara in old Lucknow, serving langar to all visitors.

  • Husainabad Clock Tower

    India's tallest clock tower at 67 metres in Lucknow, built in 1881 modelled on Big Ben, located in the historic Husainabad precinct.

  • Imambara Shah Najaf

    1816 mausoleum of Nawab Ghazi-ud-Din Haider, modelled on Imam Ali's shrine at Najaf.

  • Indira Gandhi Planetarium

    A modern planetarium in Patna offering immersive sky shows and science exhibits that make astronomy accessible to all ages.

  • Jama Masjid Lucknow

    19th-century Nawabi mosque near Chota Imambara in Husainabad, still in active use.

  • Kaiserbagh Palace Complex

    Remains of Wajid Ali Shah's 1850 palace complex, including Safed Baradari and ornate gateways.

  • Rumi Darwaza

    An 18-metre Nawabi gateway in Lucknow built in 1784, modelled on a Constantinople gate and considered one of the finest examples of Awadhi architecture.

  • Sikandra Bagh

    Walled Nawabi garden, scene of fierce fighting in 1857, now home to the botanical research institute.

  • State Museum

    UP's main state museum in Lucknow established in 1863, with important Kushana-Gupta sculptures, Mughal miniatures, and freedom struggle galleries.

  • The Residency

    The battle-scarred ruins of the British Residency in Lucknow where 87 days of the 1857 siege unfolded, preserved as they fell with cannonball marks still visible.

National Parks

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Scenic Spots

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  • Ambedkar Memorial Park

    A grand 107-acre tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Lucknow, featuring massive sandstone structures, elephant carvings, and political iconography.

  • Anandi Water Park

    Water park on the Lucknow outskirts with slides, wave pool and rain dance, busiest in summer.

  • Gomti Riverfront Park

    A landscaped riverside promenade along the Gomti in Lucknow with walkways, fountains, boat rides, and amphitheatres, popular for evening walks.

  • Janeshwar Mishra Park

    One of Asia's largest parks in Lucknow, spanning 376 acres with a central lake, cycling tracks, fountains, and vast green spaces in Gomti Nagar.

  • Safed Baradari

    White 19th-century Nawabi hall in Qaiserbagh with twelve arches, now used for cultural events.

Shopping

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  • Aminabad Market

    Lucknow's old-city bazaar for chikankari, zardozi, ittar and street food.

  • Chowk Bazaar

    Lucknow's oldest market, known for attar shops, chikankari workshops and kebabs.

  • Fun Republic Mall

    Long-running Gomti Nagar mall with a multiplex, restaurants and brand stores.

  • Hazratganj

    Lucknow's colonial-era boulevard and main shopping street, lined with heritage buildings, cafes and shops.

  • Janpath Market

    Budget shopping street in central Lucknow for casual clothes, footwear and accessories.

  • Phoenix Palassio

    Large Lucknow mall with international brands, a food court and restaurants.

Temple

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  • Aliganj Hanuman Temple

    Popular Hanuman temple in Aliganj, famous for huge Tuesday crowds and the Bada Mangal fairs.

  • Bhootnath Temple

    A popular Shiva temple in Indiranagar, Lucknow, known for local worship and festival crowds.

  • Chandrika Devi Temple

    A prominent Shakti temple on the banks of the Gomti in Lucknow, dedicated to Goddess Chandrika and especially busy during Navratri.

  • Hanuman Setu Mandir

    A well-known Hanuman temple on University Road, associated with Neem Karoli Baba.

  • Mankameshwar Temple

    Old Shiva temple on the Gomti near the old city, crowded at Shivratri and during Sawan.

  • Sri Venkateswara Temple

    A prominent South Indian-style Venkateswara temple on the outskirts of Lucknow.

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