Lucknow: Nawabi heritage and food: 3-day itinerary

3 daysBest time: Oct–MarHeritage

Day 1

9:00 AMBara ImambaraGet lost in the Bhool Bhulaiya maze Map
12:00 PMRumi DarwazaGrand gate of old Lucknow Map
12:45 PMHusainabad Clock TowerTall Victorian clock tower Map
2:00 PMChota ImambaraChandeliers and fine Islamic decor Map

Day 2

9:30 AMThe ResidencyRuins from the 1857 siege Map
12:30 PMShah Najaf ImambaraTomb of Nawab Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar Map
1:30 PMSikandar BaghGarden site of a fierce 1857 battle Map
5:30 PMHazratganjEvening walk and shopping on the main street Map

Day 3

10:00 AMAmbedkar Memorial ParkVast stone memorial park by the Gomti Map
3:00 PMDilkusha KothiRuins of a Nawabi country house Map
6:30 PMAminabadOld market famed for kebabs and chikan Map

What a 3-day trip to Lucknow costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹6,000 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹14,500 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹31,800 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Lucknow is not included.

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Timings are suggestions. Check opening days, permits and road conditions before you travel.