Day 1
Train
Boarded train at NDLS to Lucknow on 4th Feb 2021. Ticket cost us - Rs 350 pp (sleeper) and after a journey of 8 hours we reached Lucknow Junction at around 5 AM. We were greeted by light rains
Day 2
Place
When the rain stopped, we took an auto and began our search for a hotel first of all. We got one 3ish Km from the station which cost us Rs 450 pp for 2 Nights
Restaurant
Famous for its mouth watering Galoti Kebab for mere Rs 40 per plate. Must try if you visit Lucknow
Restaurant
Located in Aminabad area. They serve the best Kesar kulfi and sugar free Kulfi as well. Rs 70 per plate but the quantity is worth every penny spent! Must try spot
Restaurant
Famous for it's butter Bun - chai combination. It'll be crowded so please be patient.
Monument
Beautifully carved park in memory of Dr Ambedkar. Contains quite many things to explore inside. Unfortunately we couldn't enter as due to covid entry was only allowed till 4 PM (we reached at 4:45 PM). Normally timings: 9 AM to 7 PM
River
We strolled around in this massive riverside area which has been well developed & perfect for evening walks, casual crusades. No entry fee and it's open till 9 PM
Restaurant
If you're a non-vegetarian, you just can't skip this place. The most properly cooked mutton curry I've had in Lucknow at this place. It opens at 4 PM till 10:30 PM. Closed on Tuesdays.
Day 3
Restaurant
6th February started with heavy breakfast at this point. The taste is amazing and it is served with matar, sliced onion, green chili and masala potatoes. If you're not used to chilly food, not to worry. They also serve Dahi (curd)- Jalebi!
Monument
Also known as Hussainabad Imambara, this marvelous structure is basically a congregation hall which was erected in the year 1838 for Shia Muslims by the Nawab of Awadh - Muhammad Ali Shah.
Monument
Amidst the chaos of the city life, this historical tourist attraction in Lucknow often referred to as Ghantaghar is tallest of its kind in India. It was aimed to be constructed as a replica of London’s BIG BEN Clock Tower.
Monument
The Rumi Darwaza, one of the heritage attractions in Uttar Pradesh, is also referred to as Turkish Gate because it bears a strong similarity in design to a gateway built in ancient Constantinople (today’s Turkey) called Bab-i-Humayun.
Monument
Bara Imambara is a large mosque complex whose main portion is an enormous hall, apart from the Asfi mosque and Baoli. Bhool Bhulaiya is the fanciest part of the complex. Stories of people wandering deep into the passageways, never to be found again
Restaurant
A winter sweet sold in Lucknow that is conceptually similar to Daulat ki Chaat of Delhi but tastes better & is more flavorful (in my opinion). It also goes by the name Makhan Malai & can be tried at "Chowk area" for Rs 40
Restaurant
This shop is appox a century and half old. It is a shop selling only two excellent items – plain Thandai & bhang thandai. Recommend u to go here when u have lots of time and engage in a conversation with the owner over a glass of thandai.
Restaurant
Very Old Sweet shop where you must try Pan sweet, you'll be amazed by the taste
Restaurant
Wahid Biryani is an Awadhi Rice Dish made with the combination of 55 spices packets of ingredients, and these ingredients are the elegance of this Biryani.
Market
