Lucknow Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Uttar Pradesh, India
About Lucknow
Lucknow is also known for its elaborate cuisine andchikankaarior exquisite shadow-work embroidery on fine muslin cloth. Lucknow is a historically important city and for many centuries was at the heart of North Indian culture. In particular, the city was famous for itsadabandtehzeeb(manners and etiquette), intricate embroidery, beautiful gardens and dance forms such askathak. It was also one of the sites of the 1857 Indian Mutiny (or First War of Indian Independence). The city has a population of around 3.4 million. Lucknow is the heart of the art, cuisine, dance, culture and music of Northern India. It was the cradle of the Hindu-Muslim-symbiosis that was the epitome of India for hundreds of years. it brought in the best of various cultures and accepted Western institutions like La Martin
Top Attractions in Lucknow
Explore the best things to see and do in Lucknow:
- ★Ambedkar Memorial
- ★Amrapali water park
- ★Bara Imambara and Bhool Bhulaiya
- ★Botanical Gardens
- ★Buddha Park
- ★Cathedral School
- ★Chhota Imambara
- ★CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants)
Where to Eat in Lucknow
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alzaiqa
- 🍴Aryan's
- 🍴Bajpai Kachori Bhandar
- 🍴Basket Chat
- 🍴Cappuccino Blast
- 🍴Dainik Jagaran Chauk
Where to Stay in Lucknow
- 🏨Arif Castles
- 🏨Carlton
- 🏨Clarks Avadh
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Dayal Paradise
- 🏨Hotel Gemini Continental
Lucknow Travel Guide Sections
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