We had planned to visit our aunt who stays in Lucknow with her family in haste. I had to apply for leave in office at the last moment. We had come with a motive to visit all the beautiful places located in this beautiful city and also to celebrate my aunt's 25th Anniversary. But that one thing that kept me all excited was to have a taste of the delicious mutton kebab paired with parathas (I had been thinking of it since a long time 😅). Talking about the famous delicacy of nawabs i.e. Mutton kebab, it is best offered at this famous restaurant called Tundey Kebabi. What makes this kebab irresistibly delicious is the abundant use of Indian spices. These spices are added to a rich, thick paste of papaya, yogurt and gram flour, blended in with minced meat and made into small patties that are shallow-fried on a large cast-iron girdle heated by smouldering charcoal. The galawati was first made for an ageing nobleman with no teeth by the one-armed chef Haji Murad Ali, who also founded the legendary restaurant in the old quarters of Aminabad. (Information source: https://www.thebetterindia.com/69352/lucknow-best-food-iconic-eateries/ )
We had a good family time at home after which we decided to visit the famous Ambedkar Memorial Park.
It is formally known as Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal, is a public park and memorial in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The memorial is dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the 20th century Indian polymath and the "father of the Indian Constitution".
"The complex is a feat of monumentalism, spread over a hundred acres in the heart of the capital city of India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh. Made in marble and a sandstone reminiscent of great seats of power – such as Delhi’s South Block or the Red Fort – the park is composed of vast open spaces dotted with bronze fountains, Ashokan columns, urns, friezes and stupa-like edifices. An alley of 124 monumental elephants, evoking the avenues of ram-headed sphinxes in Egypt’s Karnak and Luxor, leads to a massive inclined plane that is flanked by two tall statues of Mayawati, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and head of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and her mentor Kanshi Ram, both holding sheaves of wheat." - Source: https://theprint.in/opinion/unlike-colston-or-columbus-ambedkar-memorial-statues-deserve-their-place-in-public-spaces/441254/
On our third day in Lucknow, we spent the day celebrating my cousin's birthday at Gomti Riverfront Park and ended up at Barbeque Nation in the evening. We had a nice family time and then we headed back home after a quick photo session.
The other famous places to visit in Lucknow include:
Bara Imambara aka Asafi Imambara is a historical monument in Lucknow that dates back to 1784. It was built by Asaf-ud-Daula, one of the renowned Nawabs of Awadh. The complex comprises a large mosque (Asfi Mosque), a labyrinth (the Bhul Bhulaiya), and a stepwell with running water (Shahi Baoli). The structure comprises of two large gateways that will lead you to the central hall, which is touted to be the largest vaulted chamber in the world.
Timings to visit the monument: Sunrise to sunset
Entry fee would be ₹ 25 for Indians and ₹ 500 for foreign nationals
The historical structure of Chota Imambara was built in 1838 by the third Nawab of Awadh : Muhammad Ali Shah. It is also called as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak. It was initially built as a congregation hall for the devotees of the Shia community. But later on, the place was served as the mausoleum for the Nawab as well as his mother. The interiors of the structure are beautifully ornamented with chandeliers and crystal lamps brought from Belgium which earned it the moniker ‘the Palace of Lights’. The exteriors feature elements of intricate Islamic calligraphy, adding to its visual appeal.
Timings to visit the historical structure: 6:00 am to 5:00 pm; every day
Entry Fee: ₹ 25 for Indians and ₹ 300 for foreigners
It is also called the Residency and the Residency Complex. The British Residency is a complex of buildings that once served as the residence of the British Resident General. It was constructed in the last quarter of the 18th century. This place served home to over 3000 British residents during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Currently, the Residency is in ruins and is a protected monument under the Archeological survey of India.
Timings to visit the residency: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm; every day
Entry Fee: There is no fee.
If you want to witness the grandeur of the Awadhi style of architecture, you got to make your way to the Rumi Darwaza. It is an imposing gateway located between Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara. This gateway was built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. It is about 60-feet tall and is generally used as the logo for Lucknow city. Since the gate is modeled after the Sublime Porte in Istanbul, it is sometimes referred to as the Turkish Gate.
Timings: Open 24/7
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Few of the other places worth visiting include: Dilkusha Kothi, Husainabad Clock Tower, Amrapali Water Park, Four Seasons Fun City Water Park, Aminabad Market, Hazratganj Market, Chowk, Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Nawab Wahid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, State Museum, Ram Manohar Lohiya Park, Janeshwar Mishra Park, Chandrika Devi Temple, Fun Republic Mall, Jama Masjid, Constantia House, Satkhanda and Charbagh Railway Station.
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