Lucknow Tours & Holidays
Lucknow Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Lucknow, popularly known as the city of Nawabs, is a wonderful, open, airy city, with wide boulevards and a sense of order sometimes missing from the craziness of the bigger cities. There are a plethora of sights to enjoy and much from the British Raj era to investigate, the most famous of which is the Residency - built in 1800, which became the setting for the dramatic siege of 1857 that lasted 147 days. Bara Imambara is a famous monument of Lucknow that has historical, cultural and heritage ...
Lucknow, popularly known as the city of Nawabs, is a wonderful, open, airy city, with wide boulevards and a sense of order sometimes missing from the craziness of the bigger cities. There are a plethora of sights to enjoy and much from the British Raj era to investigate, the most famous of which is the Residency - built in 1800, which became the setting for the dramatic siege of 1857 that lasted 147 days. Bara Imambara is a famous monument of Lucknow that has historical, cultural and heritage importance. Not far from this is the Hussainabad Imambara constructed in 1832, a fascinating complex with a watchtower and a replica of the Taj Mahal. There are many other attractions - including the oldest bazaar of Lucknow (Chowk Bazaar).
Best experiences
Sample fantastic local cuisine
Have lunch at the Royal Cafe, known for its fantastic local cuisine and especially the kebabs, one of Lucknow's celebrated culinary delights.
Explore backstreets and markets
Visit the colourful Chowk Bazaar, the oldest market in Lucknow, and one of the oldest in northern India. Located in the city’s atmospheric old quarter, the market hosts over 5000 shops spread through narrow backstreets, selling everything from clothes and jewellery to fruit and vegetables.
Discover the wonderful arts and architecture
Lucknow has a particularly distinctive Nawabi style of architecture, with a unique fusion of Rococo elements and traditional decorative styles. The rulers of Lucknow were huge supporters of the arts, classical dance and music, and poetry flourished under the patronage of the Nawabi rulers.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
