Best Things To Do in Lucknow, India

  1. Gautam Buddha Park

    Park, Boating, Rides

    This place provides for amusements of sorts for all age groups. The greenery at the park graced with a statue of Gautam Buddha. The whole area studded with lamp posts, rides and swings for children and a river body flowing by. There’s boating facility also available in the park. The park has artificial bumps and an attached jhula park with 3-4 rides. There’s availability of snacks a...Read more
  2. Victoria Memorial

    Garden, Memorial

    The Victoria’s Memorial at Lucknow was constructed by J.H. Hornimen, in 1908 as a memorial to Queen Victoria, which is now known as Begum Hazrat Mahal Park. It is a beautiful memorial garden in the heart of the city. It is a lovely place for strolling through the grounds and can be visited with family and friends for a nice evening hangout.
  3. Indira Gandhi Planetarium

    Planetarium

    This is a beautiful building in the shape of Saturn, whose foundation stone was laid out in the year 1988. It’s been open for public since the year 2003. It’s unique saturn shape is encircled beautifully with five rings. The planetarium gives you a glimpse to the wonderland of Astronomy. One can virtually touch the stars, journey through wonderland of stars and witness many celestia...Read more
  4. Kukrail Forest Reserve

    Outdoors, Forest, Picnic Spot

    Located near the picnic spot road, it is a good sightseeing place. It is basically a forest reserve and crocodile conservation and breeding ground. There’s lush green beauty and a lot of wildlife to be witnessed here. It can serve as an ideal picnic spot to go out and have fun with family and friends. There’s motionless yet deadly creatures like crocodile and alligators, with open j...Read more
  5. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary

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    Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary

    Outdoors, Park, Restaurant, Bird Watching

    It is one of the many wetlands in North India. The sanctuary provides protection for 250 species of migratory birds. The sanctuary houses a deer park, watchtowers and boats. The avian population here houses a mix of migratory as well as resident birds. A guest house is provided inside the sanctuary along with children park and a restaurant.
  6. Chattar Manzil

    4.1 (182 Votes)
    Chattar Manzil

    Architecture

    Built by the Nawabs of Lucknow, Chattar Manzil is a very famous tourist attraction of the city. The most unique thing about the place is the strikingly different architecture of the place. The umbrella shaped dome is where it derived its name from. The construction also has some elements of the European architecture. The construction was started by Ghazi-ud-din Haider and was continued by his s...Read more
  7. Satkhanda

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    Satkhanda

    Watch Tower, Lake

    The decaying watchtower looks like a medieval painting. Known as Satkhanda, it actually has only four storeys as its construction was halted in 1840 when Mohammed Ali Shah died. It is a 67 metre tall clock tower, reportedly the tallest in the country. Nearby is a summer palace, which overlooks an artificial lake and houses large portraits and photos of the nawabs of Avadh.
  8. Anandi Water Park

    3.9 (121 Votes)
    Anandi Water Park

    Water Park, Entertainment, Games

    A fun filled Anandi Water Park Lucknow, located at the outskirts of the city, it is a delight in the summer months. Anandi Water Park provision the packages for school, picnic, corporate, birthday, marriage. There’s wave pools, lots of water slides and an array of fun games and activities that are available to be enjoyed in this water park with children and adults alike. There&r...Read more
  9. Sikandar Bagh

    4.1 (85 Votes)
    Sikandar Bagh

    Garden, Monument

    Sikander Bagh is an old monument, villa and garden, enclosed by a fortified wall. It has the typical old world delectable charm and provides peace and tranquility at an intersection. It was constructed under in reign of Sadat Ali Khan, and forms for a place of quiet and calm away from the din of the nearby Hazratganj. It is also a protected site. It has historical inkling in terms of the valor ...Read more
  10. Mankameshwar Mandir

    4.1 (85 Votes)
    Mankameshwar Mandir

    Religious Site, Temple

    It is one of the most ancient and prominent temples in Lucknow. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and sees the visitings and donations from devotees all round the year and everyday. Monday specially sees the influx of a lot of devotees and so does the auspicious month of “Saavan”. The devotees pour over milk and flowers on the shiva linga and offer sweets and other offerings to the temp...Read more
  11. Chandrika Devi Mandir

    4.7 (48 Votes)
    Chandrika Devi Mandir

    Religious Site, Temple

    This is another ancient and highly revered temple on the outskirts of the city, dedicated to the Goddess. It sees devotees coming from all over the country, particularly in the month of Navratri and the sacred nights of Chaturdashi. This temple holds religious significance since the time of Ramayana. Surrounded by the river Gomti on all sides, it is set in a natural environment and is a peacefu...Read more
  12. St. Joseph's Cathedral

    4.4 (32 Votes)
    St. Joseph's Cathedral

    Religious Site, Architecture , Cathedral

    This church is built in 1860 by Rev Fr. William Gleeson and dedicated to St. Joseph. The Church was blessed by Bishop Anastasius Hartmann on 10 May 1862. This place is the epitome of history and a blend of religious sentiments along with giving back to the society. It is a grand architecture with a different kind of calm and peaceful environment that precedes it. Attached to it is the cathedral...Read more
  13. Shah Najaf Imambara

    4.4 (79 Votes)
    Shah Najaf Imambara

    Historical Site, Hall

    It is a beautiful white domed structure located near Sahara Ganj Mall of the city. It was built by Nawab Ghazi-ud-Din Haider in the year 1816-17 to serve as his mausoleum. This splendid building attracts tourist owing to its mausoleum and historical importance. The main building comprises of a big Dome surrounded by a stylish passage. The building, even though ancient is plastered with lime and...Read more
  14. Husainabad Clock Tower

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    Husainabad Clock Tower

    Watch Tower, Architecture

    This clock was built in the year 1881 by Nawab Nasir-ud-Din Haider to mark the arrival of Sir George Couper and was designed by Roskell Payne. The architectural style and design of the clock tower is an example of the finesse of the British architecture. The material used to build the clock tower was specially imported from London. The pendulum of the clock tower is 14 feet and the dial of the ...Read more
  15. Begum Hazrat Mahal Park

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    Begum Hazrat Mahal Park

    Park, Walking Area

    This park was built in honor of Begum Hazrat Mahal, the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She took charge of the rebellion against the British in the First war of Independence. The park till date is revered by people all over the city and is used for fairs on Ram Lilas and Dusshera. Though just a park, which sees people strolling around for evening and morning walks, it has seen the uprising ...Read more