Top Lucknow Culture - page 2

Lucknow's journey unfolds from its Nawabi grandeur to the turbulence of colonial times and into its vibrant contemporary culture. At the Bara Imambara, you'll find its immense vaulted hall, a remarkable feat constructed without any iron or timber—showcasing engineering principles of load transfer. The intriguing Bhool Bhulaiya, with its hollow walls, offers insight into early designs for passive cooling. Chota Imambara was initiated as a famine-relief project during the 1830s. In Chowk, the artistry of chikankari and the design of courtyard homes demonstrate a rich heritage of craftsmanship along with urban planning that has adapted to the climate. The British Residency's weathered walls serve as a stark reminder of the uprisings of 1857, while Hazratganj stands testament to the city’s literary vibrancy. As the day comes to a close by the banks of the Gomti River, reflections from historical maps reveal how this waterway has been pivotal in shaping Lucknow's identity.

Lucknow is indeed a photographer’s heaven, every photographer, amateur and professional alike, would consider Lucknow would want to go there at least once to capture one of the most colorful and lively areas of the world. Ready your cameras to capture the hues of the Lucknow; it’s winding streets, ancient buildings, markets, houses and friendly local people who make it all so colorful and vibrant. Highlights 1. Explore the illuminated buildings, prominent lanes, food joints and beautiful monuments in the beautiful night view. 2. Enjoy the walk with interesting combination of places on this tour that help you to develop a great perspective of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories. 3. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you.

Want to see the Taj Mahal but don't have a lot of time to spare? Consider this tour from Lucknow, which will get you to Agra and back in around 12 hours. You'll start early in the morning, visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with an optional stop for breakfast along the way. You’ll then head back to Lucknow, arriving in time for dinner.

Travelers short on time in Delhi will enjoy a convenient way of seeing one of India’s must-visit attractions, Agra’s Taj Mahal, on an easy day trip. After a hotel or airport pickup, be driven to Agra in a comfortable private car. Learn about the history and architecture of the Taj Mahal and the nearby Agra Fort on a guided tour, and refuel with an optional buffet lunch.