Lucknow Sightseeing

Overview

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh in North India.  It is a historically important city and for centuries was at the heart of the North Indian culture.  It is also famed throughout India for its elaborate cuisine and exquisite shadow work embroidery. On your tour, you will learn about the fascinating history and culture of this city.   Highlights • La Martiniere • Lucknow Residency • Asafi Imambara • Clock Tower

Itinerary

1. La Martiniere College

   You will be picked up from your hotel at 10:00 AM within the Lucknow city center.  You will have an exclusive private guide with you for this city tour on a shared air conditioned vehicle. Lucknow is known for its history, culture and cuisine. The city has British Raj era buildings and two mausoleums. This capital of Uttar Pradesh is sometimes overlooked by travellers but it offers plenty of sights to visit and is famed throughout India for its food. Central Lucknow has wide boulevards, monuments, parks and gardens.   Visit the prestigious boarding school, La Martiniere. This was built by Frenchman Claude Martin as his palatial home.  It has a facade that is part Roman archways, part Gothic horror movie, Disneyland castle and has turrets and gargoyles atop a long line of Corinthian columns.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. Bara Imambara

   You will also visit the Lucknow Residency.  The gardens and ruins offer a glimpse into the beginning of the end for the British Raj.  The Residency was the site of the dramatic events of the First War of Independence (Indian Uprising) in 1857. The Siege of Lucknow lasted 147 days and claimed the lives of 2197 defenders.   See the tombs of Nawab Sadat Ali Khan and his wife.  The architecture is an example of Indo-Syrian style. One of the well known sites of Lucknow is the Asafi Imambara.  It was built in 1775 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. At the time a famine broke out in the city.  It is said that the people would not accept alms so the Nawab began the construction of this Imambara Complex to provide employment to his people. The complex has a hall. a mosque, gardens and a step well. Also you can find a labyrinth to the left of the central hall.  It leads to a network of narrow passageways that wind their way inside the upper floors of the structure and lead out to rooftop balconies.

   · 3 h· Admission included

3. Rumi Darwaza

   The Rumi Darwaza is said to be a copy of an entrance gate in Istanbul. You will have a photo stop at the 220 foot tall red brick Clock Tower.  It is said to be the tallest in India, built in 1880 in memory of Sir George Couper. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Lucknow.

   · 1 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

How to use your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A moderate amount of walking is involved.
• Operates daily at 1000 Hrs [flexible start time though] – Pick-up from your hotel* in the city; Min 6 hour tour, but can be altered to specific requirements. Drop off at the hotel/airport/railway station after the tour).
• *(Except Ramada, all hotels included. Extra supplement for Ramada may be charged due to long distance from the main city)
• Dress code – Temples/ Mosque are a sacred house of God and a place of daily worship. To preserve its sanctity and spiritual ambiance one must follow the below dress code within temple complex:
• Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
• Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length
• Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 50182P245

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