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Lucknow / Tehzeeb and kebabs from heritage

MeowScore 😸89/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Experience the city's rich winter culture with the Kite Festival, nihari, and kababs.🪁🍢👳

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january

Tourists visit for the grand Kite Festival & try out traditional winter foods like kababs & nihari.🪁🍢👳

🎉
february

Visit for the mesmerizing Lucknow Mahotsav & enjoy the city's vibrant culture, art, and music. 🎶🎨🎉

🕍
march

The weather is perfect for exploring the city's historic landmarks and gardens like Bara Imambara and the British Residency. 🕌🌺

🎨
april

Experience the joy of Holi with a unique mix of Indian and Nawabi traditions.🎨🌈🎉

🥭
may

Enjoy mango season with mouth-watering sweets like aam ki launji and aam panna.🍹🥭🍧

🌡️
june

Stay inside during this hot and humid season and try local summer drinks like lassi and sugarcane juice.🥤🌡️😴

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july

The monsoon season brings cool breezes, lush greenery, and a chance to attend the Lucknow Mango Festival.🏞️🥭🍦

🎆
august

Head to Lucknow to celebrate India's independence day with patriotic fervor and enjoy the long weekend.🇮🇳🎊💥

🎵
september

Experience the elegance of classical music at the famous Sangeet Natak Academy.🎵🎭👩‍🎤

🕯️
october

The weather is cooling down, and the city is full of festive cheer, with events like Navratri and Dussehra.🎉🕯️🎇

📚
november

Visit during the annual Lucknow Literature Festival, which draws speakers and writers from around the world.📚📖🎙️

❄️
december

The Nawabi grandeur of Lucknow is unbeatable during winter, and the city's street food scene is a must-try.🍡🥣❄️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From a visiting cat's perspective, the shopping in Lucknow can be quite expensive, with high-end designer stores and upscale malls. However, there are also plenty of affordable street markets and local shops to explore.

Check out the Aminabad Market and Hazratganj for affordable shopping options and bargaining opportunities.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

sightseeing and food

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

sightseeing and food

Popular tourist destination for architecture, history, and culinary scene.

Tipping

0-5%

Not customary to tip in Lucknow

Tipping

0-5%

Not customary to tip in Lucknow

Mostly cash payments accepted, splitting the bill not common.

internet situation

good Speed

Decent speed, could be faster

great Availability

Widely available in most areas

great Cellular

Good coverage, some dead spots

Electric socket type D

Common in India. Old British standard BS 546, requires grounded receptacle, doesn't accept other plug types.

INR

1 INR =
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biking hostile

Limited cycling infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

A curious cat's playground, with towering towers for climbing and a maze of alleyways to explore.

A foodie feline's paradise with spicy street snacks and creamy kulfi to lick off their whiskers.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Ambedkar Memorial Park
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Lucknow Zoo
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Chota Imambara
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Hazratganj Market
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Bara Imambara

The mainstream

🐘
Ambedkar Memorial Park

A sprawling park with towering elephant statues and a stunning reflecting pool. Relax on a bench, take in the view, and let the world go by. 🌳

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🦁
Lucknow Zoo

A wild adventure with Bengal tigers, African lions, and Indian elephants. Cat-vocate for animal welfare and conservation while enjoying the purr-fect day out. 🐅

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🕋
Chota Imambara

A smaller but still impressive shrine with glittering chandeliers and intricate designs. A must-visit during Muharram for the stunning and somber Tazia procession. 🌟

Google Maps
🐱
Hazratganj Market

A cat's dream shopping destination with countless stores, restaurants, and street food vendors. Purr-fect for a day of retail therapy and a tasty treat. 🛍️

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🐾
Bara Imambara

A cat-tastic maze-like structure with no pillars and a massive vaulted-ceiling hall. Visit during Ramadan to see an enormous feast, but no paw-licking please! 🕌

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Off the beaten path

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Dr. Ambedkar International Memorial
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Rumi Darwaza
🛍️
Chowk Bazaar
🏞️
Janeshwar Mishra Park
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Ambedkar Park

Off the beaten path

🗿
Dr. Ambedkar International Memorial

A grand and unique monument that showcases the life and contribution of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian social reformer. A pawsitively overwhelming experience. 🤩

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🚪
Rumi Darwaza

A stunning 60 feet high gate that opens to the city area of Lucknow. Climb up on your paws to get a paw-some view of the surrounding area! 🐾

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🛍️
Chowk Bazaar

A bustling market with narrow alleys, old buildings, and shops selling traditional handicrafts and tasty street food. Meowlicious! 😻

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🏞️
Janeshwar Mishra Park

One of the largest parks in Asia with a variety of activities including boating, cycling, and a water park. Cat heaven! 🚣‍♀️🚴‍♀️🐱

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🌳
Ambedkar Park

A beautiful park with lush green lawns, fountains, and statues of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. The perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon nap. 😴

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biking hostile

Limited cycling infrastructure

walkable -ish

Mixed infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Lucknow's rich history

Lucknow was an important city during the Mughal era and has a distinct culture, cuisine, and architecture. (Please illustrate cats walking around ancient monuments)

The art of Chikankari

Lucknow is famous for its delicate embroidery called Chikankari. This intricate work can be found on clothing and fabrics in local markets. (Please illustrate a cat wearing a Chikankari outfit)

Kulfi in alleyways

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a Kulfi, a popular frozen dairy dessert. You can find various flavors in the narrow alleyways and markets of Lucknow. (Please illustrate a cat enjoying Kulfi from a street vendor)

Useful external sites

www.lucknowtourism.org

Lucknow Tourism↗

Official tourism website of Lucknow city

www.lucknowcityguide.com

Lucknow City Guide↗

Comprehensive guide to the city of Lucknow

www.lucknow.org

Lucknow.org↗

Travel portal with information on Lucknow attractions, hotels, and events

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