Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, extends along the banks of the River Gomti. The creator of Lucknow as it is today was Nawab Asaf ud Daula. The city became known as a centre for Urdu poetry and courtly diction, and reached its acme during the reign of Wajid Ali Shah who was a connoisseur of music and poetry. It was during his reign that the British appropriated Awadh. Today, the city is dotted with remnants of its rich historic past. Lucknow is also known for its elaborate cuisine and 'Chikankaari' or exquisite shadow-work embroidery on fine muslin cloth. Area : 2.528 sq. km. Population : 36,47,834 (2001 census) Altitude : 123 mts. above sea level. Season : October - March Clothing (Summer) : Cottons Winter : Woolens Language : Hindi, Urdu, English Festivals : Holi, Dusschra, Diwali, Jamghat, Bada Mangal Mela, Id-Ul-Zuha, Id-Ul-Fitar, Shab-e-Barat, Moharrum & Lucknow Mahotsav (November 25- December 05) Local Transport : Bus/Tempo/Auto Rickshaw/Taxi Tonga/Cycle Rickshaw STD Code : 0522
Hussainabad Imambara Near the Rumi Darwaza, this structure houses the tombs of Muhammad Ali Shah, its builder, and of his mother. Built between 1837 and 1842, it is also called the Chhota Imambara. It is approached through a fine garden. The Imambara has a white dome and numerous turrets and minarets. The walls of the mausoleum are decorated with verses in Arabic. Chandeliers, gilded mirrors, colorful stucco, the King's throne and ornate tazia or replicas of the tombs at Karbala adorn the interior. Shah Najaf Imambara This white-domed structure derives its name from the town of Najaf, about 200 km south of Baghdad where the Imam Hazrat Ali is buried. It is situated on the right bank of the Gomti, In this mausoleum are buried the remains of Ghazi-ud-din Haider and his wives, including Mubarak Mahal, his European wife. The entrance leads to a beautiful garden. The silver tomb of Ghazi-ud-din Haider lies in the centre of the building and is flanked by the more imposing silver and gold tomb of Mubarak Mahal on one side, and another tomb on the other. State Museum Entrance Fee : 5.00 Adult 2.00 Child Camera Fee : 20.00 Weekly Holiday : Monday & Sunday attar Second Saturday Visiting Hours : 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Telephone Nos. : 2206157 Director Museum Tel. No.: 2206158 Lalit Kala Academy Exhibition Timings : 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Without Exhibition : 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Weekly Holiday : Sunday Telephone No.: 2618918 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park is constructed by LDA in Gomtinagar, Lucknow. This park is devoted to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia who was a great Socialist and Philosopher. This park is designed and constructed by Lucknow Development Authority and is spread over Eighty acres of land. An artificial lake is developed in the area of 15,000 Sq. Meters of land having one attractive tower in the park. The park is constructed under the norms and guidelines of ecology accordingly trees are planted all over in the garden. Entrance Fee: Rs. 5/- per head (Fee unto 12 years children) Parking Fee: Rs. 10/- Car, Rs. 5/- Scooter, Rs. 2/- Cycle Park Timing: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm Residency Entrance Fee: 10.00 for Indian Tourist 105.00 for Foreigners Model Room: 5.00 per head Park Timings: Morning to Evening Telephone No.: 2328220 Indira Gandi Planetarium Entrance Fee: (Concession for 30 Students) 25.00 per head (entrance for above 3 years age) Show Timings: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (45 min. show) Weekly Holiday: Monday Telephone No.: 2629176 Shows: from 1:00 to 1:40 English 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm Hindi Bada Imambara , Chhota Imambara, Picture Gallery Shahi Hamam Entrance Fee Combined Fee For Indian Rs. 25:00, For Foreigner Rs. 300:00 (Inclusive of Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Picture Gallery Shahi Bawli) Timings from Sunrise to Sunset Guide Fees : for 1 to 2 persons - 75/- for 2 to 5 persons - 100/- for 6 to 10 persons - 150/- for 10 to 15 persons - 175/- for 16 to 20 persons - 200/- Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal The statues of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, his wife Rama Bai, Kanshi Ram and Ms. Mayawati are installed here. Lucknow City Tour: Enjoy big attractions of Lucknow City By Bus: Chhota Imambara, Clock Tower, Picture Gallery, Bhool Bhulaiya, Bara Imambara, Residency, Martyr's Memorial, Shahnajaf Imambara. Timings: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Charges: Indian - Rs. 150/- per head Foreigner - Rs. 550/- per head Note: Package Includes monuments fee. Guide Charges and Transport Starts 8:30 am from Charbagh Railway Station. By Tonga: The Nawabi Sawari U.P. Tours gives you a real feeling of Nawab when you ride on a Tonga (a horse pulled cart) Historical Places to visit: Shahnajaf Imambara, Residency, Chhota Imambara, Bara Imambara, Picture Gallery, Clock Tower, Kabab Stop (optional)
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