Are you going to visit the city of nawabs? Then follow this travel guide and look out for the various places where you can go. <a href="https://universaladventures.in/tours/one-day-lucknow-city-tour-by-car" target="_blank">Lucknow city</a> has been on the radar for people to travel to. The city of nawabs has so much to offer to you, from clothes, bangs, nawabs houses, and much more. Not to forget the rich history of Lucknow. This city also has some mind-boggling monuments that you can visit during your stay. So, without wasting much time of yours let us get started with the same.&nbsp;

Bara Imambara was constructed by the late Mirza Asaf-ud-Daula in the year 1784. This place is also known as Asfi Imambara by the locals. This remarkable monument was constructed by the designer Kifayat-Ullah, who has also added some of the features that set apart this place from others like the Bhool Bhulaiya in Bara Imambara, Asafi Mosque, and Shahi Baoli. We guarantee that this place is something that you have never seen in your whole life.

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<li>Location: Husainabad Trust Rd, Machchhi Bhavan (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Bhool Bhulaiya, Shahi Baoli</li>
<li>Timings: Can be visited any time (Monday to Sunday 6 AM to 5 PM)</li>
<li>Duration: 5 to 6 hours</li>
</ul>

Moti Mahal or also better known as Pearl palace is one of the breathtaking palaces that you should spare your time to visit. Set up by Saadat Ali Khan the Subahdar Nawab of Awadh. The Palace of the Pearls was once the residence of the royals. On both sides of the palace are Shah Manzil and Mubarak Manzil where the royal families used to watch the animal fights and see the river Gomti.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Moti Mahal Road, Hazratgan (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Pearl palace</li>
<li>Timings: 9 AM to 11 PM (Monday to Sunday)</li>
<li>Duration: 3 hours&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Want to visit a place that gives traditional yet modern vibes? Then we suggest that you take a trip to the place called Hazratganj. Hazratganj is considered one of the best downtown places where you can do your shopping. You will get things worth your price. From clothes, and movie theatres to salons name it and you will find it in Hazratganj. Apart from this, this place is also considered the biggest epic centre for shopping.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: 1, Halwasiya Market, Hazratganj (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Leisure activities (shopping, movies theatre)</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: During the Dawn and Dusk ( Monday to Sunday 10 AM to 11 PM)</li>
<li>Duration: 6 minutes to 7 hours</li>
</ul>

Bara Imambara Shahi Baoli or Shahi Baoli stepwell was used as the water reservoir. Apart from this Shahi Baoli was used as the place where the royal stayed. The special features of this Shahi Baoli are that it has an open arch and connected galleries. At present only a few rooms are open for the public to view while the reset is closed.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Machchhi Bhavan (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Architecture&nbsp;</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: 6:30 AM to 6 PM ( Monday to Sunday)</li>
<li>Duration: 2 Hours&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entry Fees: 20 INR&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Just as the name suggests, the Picture gallery is the place where you will find multitude of portraits of Nawabs of Awadh. Picture Gallery was built in the year 1838 by the late nawab Mohammad Ali Shah. Once served as a royal stay place this place is now one of the oldest picture museums that you can find in Lucknow. In front of the Picture gallery, there are a beautiful lawn and pond.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Gomti Nagar, Vipul Khand (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Lawns and pictures&nbsp;</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: 10 AM to 4 PM ( Friday closed)</li>
<li>Duration: 2 Hours&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entry Fees: 20 INR&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Dream World Amusement Park is one of the best places that you can visit in Lucknow. Dream World Amusement Park is well known for rides like Roller coasters, Ferris wheel, Trackless Train, Spinning Car, Adventure Zone, Zip liners, and Bull Riding. Apart from this Dream World Amusement Park is well known for its food court.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Kanpur - Lucknow Rd, Opposite NABARD, Sector H, LDA Colony, (Lucknow)</li>
<li>Famous for: Rides&nbsp;</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: 10 AM to 9 PM ( Monday to Sunday)</li>
<li>Duration: 2 Hours&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The last but not least on our list of places to visit in Lucknow is State Museum Lucknow. State Museum Lucknow was established in the year 1863. In this museum, one can find a vast collection of things from the Indus civilization, the prehistoric period, the Bronze Age, plaster casts, clay seals, inscriptions, pottery, bricks, stone, and tools. Apart from all this, you would also be able to find sculptures from the Mauryan dynasty and Sunga dynasty.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Narhi, Hazratganj (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Vast collection of ancient things \</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM ( Monday off)</li>
<li>Duration: 2 Hours&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entry Fees: 5 INR&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

We bet that now you are well-prepared before you can explore the city of nawabs with the help of our travel guide. In this travel guide, we have covered the most famous places that are well-known for their beauty and architecture. With that, we have also mentioned a few tips like where you should go, at what time, and what other places are there for you to go to. Do check them out!!

We bet you might have heard about <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/A%20Guide%20to%20Marine%20Drive%20Mumbai" target="_blank">Marine Drive</a>. After reading this you would have related this place to the famous Marine Drive in <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Mumbai" target="_blank">Mumbai</a>, Right? Well, let us tell you something: When you visit Lucknow there is one place that is just named after Marine Drive. No, it would be much better for us to say that there is a replica of Marine Drive (Mumbai) in Lucknow. Located near the riverside of River Gomti. This one is one of the best places where you can loosen up your nerves.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Marine Drive, Gomti Nagar (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Walking, Jogging</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: During the Dawn and Dusk ( Monday to Sunday 12 AM to 12 AM)</li>
<li>Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour</li>
<li>Entry Fees: Free of cost</li>
</ul>

Renamed from Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal to Dr. Ambedkhar Memorial Park is also one of the best places that you can stroll. This park has been dedicated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This memorial has also been dedicated to the other renowned leaders of India who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. Dr. Ambedkhar Memoral first started to build in the year 1995 and ended in the year 2003. It opened to the public in the year 2008.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Gomti Nagar, Vipul Khand (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Morning and Night view</li>
<li>Timings: 11 AM to 9 PM ( Monday to Sunday)</li>
<li>Duration: 2 Hours&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entry Fees: 10 INR&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Marine Drive</li>
</ul>

Renamed from Prince of Wales Zoological Gardens to Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan or famously known as Lucknow Zoological Garden. This zoo was built during the visit of the Prince Wales trip to India in the year 1921. During your trip to this marvelous zoo, you will get to see approximately 1000 species of animals, insects, mammals, birds, and reptiles. Some of the rare animals include the white Bengal tiger, hill mynahs, giant squirrels, golden pheasant, Indian wolf, and much more.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Near Civil Hospital, Narhi, Hazratganj, (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Animals sighting</li>
<li>Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM ( Tuesday to Sunday)</li>
<li>Duration: 5 Hours&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entry Fees: 40 to 100 INR</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Butterfly Park</li>
</ul>

As we all know that Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan or famously known as Lucknow Zoological Garden is renowned for its animals and other species that attract people. But do you know that there is a special park that has been dedicated to butterflies? No? Let us tell you more about it, more than 25 species of butterflies can be spotted in the Butterfly Park of Lucknow. Inaugurated in the year 2018 the number of these colourful flies has been increasing. Apart from this, the information about each butterfly has been given so make sure you check it out during your trip.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Near Civil Hospital, Narhi, Hazratganj, (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Butterflies sighting</li>
<li>Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Sunday)</li>
<li>Duration: 3-hour</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Lucknow Zoological Garden</li>
</ul>

The Residency is a collection of buildings that once housed the British General. As a result, some people referred to it as a Residency Complex or British Residency. The construction of the residence began in 1780 and continued until 1800. One feature that distinguishes this location is its association with the 1857 uprising. The cannon marks on the walls of this place could be seen. This location is also home to over 2000 people who gave their lives during the 1857 movement. Also, with that, clicking pictures from your photos is allowed and you can click as many pictures as you want.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Deep Manak Nagar, Qaisar Bagh (Lucknow)</li>
<li>Famous for: Memorial site for freedom fighters who died during the revolt of 1857</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: 7 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Sunday)</li>
<li>Duration: 2 hours to 3 hours&nbsp;</li>
<li>Entry fees: 15 INR (Indians) and 200 INR (Foreigners)</li>
</ul>

If we are talking about Lucknow then that goes without saying that during the historic age, nawabs were well-known for their monuments and palaces. An impeccable example of this is Kaiserbagh Palace. This palace/garden was constructed in the year between the 1840s to 1850s by the Nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali Shah. Kaiserbagh Palace is the perfect example of Mughal architecture. This structure can also be said as one of the finest art during that era from stone carvings to gardens each part of the Kaiserbagh Palace has charms like no other, It is better to say it is one of a kind.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Maharaja Mahmudabad, Qaiserbagh (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Its architecture&nbsp;</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: 8 AM to 8 PM ( Monday to Sunday )</li>
<li>Duration: 30 minutes to 2 hours</li>
</ul>

Dewa Sharif or also well known as Dewa is one of the popular places for people to hang out. Dewa Sharif is said to be the sanctum of the prominent Sufi saint Waris Ali Shah. It is also said that during the months of October-November big fair named Dewa Sharif Mela is held in this place. During the fair, the whole place is lightened up by the lights and you get to see the stalls of all things from handicrafts to clothes.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: Dewa nagar panchayat in Barabanki district (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Shrine of Sufi Saint Wari Ali Shah and Dewa Mela</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: October-November</li>
<li>Duration: 4 hours</li>
</ul>

Formerly known as Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary is definitely the place which you should be visiting during your stay in the city of Nawabs. With more than 250 species for you to see. In Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary you can also sight some of the endangered species like the Egyptian vulture, woolly-necked stork, lesser adjutant, jungle cat, and many more for you to see.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Location: NH 25, Ravanhar (Lucknow)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Famous for: Animals and bird spotting.</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: 7:30 to 5 PM (Monday to Sunday)</li>
<li>Duration: 7 to 8 hours</li>
</ul>

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