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Restaurants in Lucknow

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Restaurants

The city’s restaurants serve a variety of continental, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Some of them are:

Oudhyana, Hotel Taj Mahal, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar.
Falaknuma, Hotel Clarks Awadh.
Spicy Bite, Tulsi Theater Bldg., 12 Rani Laxmi Bai Marg.
Baker’s Hut, Sapru Marg.
Ritz Continental Corner, Gole Market, Mahanagar.
Vyanjan Restaurant, Ashok Marg.
Mehrab, Hotel Gomti, Sapru Marg.
Meal Weal Restaurant, Habibullah Estate, Hazrat Ganj.

Mary’s Family Restaurant
86 Hwy
Lucknow, Ontario

Kwan’s Restaurant
616 Campbell St
Lucknow, Ontario

Mayfair Restaurant
638 Campbell RR 5
Lucknow, Ontario

It money is not a issue then one can also opt for kakori kebabs Taj Residency or the ghazal soaked yummy evening at Falaknuma, Clarks Avadh or the sizzler delights at Pavillion at Park Inn.

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Places where one can have the famous cuisine of Lucknow

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Idris Biryaniwala at Patanala Chowk, Rahim kulche-nahari eatery at Chowk, the typed to death yet still the best Tunde kebabs at Akbari Gate, top it off with Naushejaan, Sakhawat, Daal mein Kaala, Dasterkhwan.

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Food Guide In Lucknow

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Along with the architecture in the city, the Mughal also left recipes for delicious kebabs and Dum Pukht specialties. Lucknow, being a capital, has many quality restaurants serving different cuisines. But, it is criminal to leave Lucknow without having the city’s specialty – Dum Biryani. The warqi paratha and sheermals are other sumptuous dishes of Lucknow that are simply a gourmet’s delight. After dinner, also try a Lucknow paan, which is a folded beetle leaf stuffed with cardamom, clove and peppermint.

Lucknow is also proud of its Kababs. The Kakori Kababs, Galawat ke Kababs, Shami Kababs, Boti Kababs, Patili- ke Kababs, Ghutwa Kababs and Seekh Kababs are among the known varieties. The 100 years old Tunde ke Kabab in chowk is the most famous outlet for choicest Kababs even today.

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Shopping in Lucknow

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Lucknow shopping is a paradise for bargain lovers. It doesn’t have many malls or fancy showrooms, but has many bazaars where one can get pretty good deals if you’re willing to bargain. The bazaars of Aminabad and Chowk are interesting to wander through. One can get antiques at fairly lower prices, but bargaining is a must. In the narrow lanes of Aminabad one can buy attar - pure essential oils extracted from flowers in the traditional manner.
One of the posh streets and markets of Lucknow is the Heritage Hazratganj, full of high-end hotels and shops. Where anyone can get the latest fashions and handicrafts on this glittering street.

Product Wise Shopping:
Buying Lucknowi chikan work will be the obvious thing to do while shopping in Lucknow.The city of Lucknow is synonymous with the fine art of embroidery-chikankari

Main Shopping Areas with Speciality Products:

The main shopping areas of Lucknow are:
Hazratganj, Janpath, Aminabad, Yayaganj, Kapoorthala and the Chowk.
Chowk: In Chowk, one can also find bird-sellers’ district known as Nakkhas - pigeon-keeping and cockfighting have been popular in Lucknow since the time of the nawabs. Chowk is also the main wholesale market from where one can find chikan-work on kurtis, duppattas etc.

Gold and silver ornaments of Lucknow are also popular in India. If some one is fond of jewellery, then Lucknow is the place to shop for gold and silver ornaments with exquisite filigree. Gadbadjhala is a bazaar where these jewellery, especially the huge jhumkas are enviable possessions.

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Arts and Crafts of Lucknow

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In Lucknow the main concentration of chikan work is to be found in the chowk locality and Daliganj. Chikan is a unique craft involving delicated and artistic hand embroidery on a variety of textile fabric like muslin, silk, chiffon, organza, doriya and organdi. Lucknow has produced many renowned artisans of chikan work like Ustad Faiyaaz Khan and Hasan Mirza Saheb.

Another famous craft work of Lucknow is kite making which is very popular all over India. This activity has attained perfection only in Lucknow. Under Nawabi patronage this form of art flourished in Lucknow and different types of kites and flying strings were developed.

As we know that handicrafts of Lucknow are also famous in India especially Ivory and bone carvings with motifs of flowers, leaves, creepers, trees, birds and animals are widely appreciated. The master craftsmen create intricate items like knives, lamp shades, shirt pins and small toys. Infact the ivory works from this city continue to find a place at museums and private collections of connoisseurs.

Lucknow is known for its jewellery and enamelling wok. Exquisite silverwares like bowls, tea-sets, salt cellars with patterns of hunting scenes, snakes and roses are very popular. The Bidri and Zarbuland silver works of Lucknow find expression on excellent pieces of huqa farshi, jewel boxes, trays, bowls, cuff-links, cigarette holders, etc.

Apart from all these arts and crafts of Lucknow. This place is also famous for its Famous Lucknowi Paan and zarda produced by the local tobacconists is liked by consumers.

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Basant Panchami Festival in Lucknow

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It is also the main festival which is celebrated in Lucknow with a craze of flying kites in the sky where young as well as old age people also enjoy each and every moment of this festival. Kites of different shapes, sizes, colours take to the skies leading to all round excitement and enjoyment.

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Muharram Festival in Lucknow

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Lucknow has been famous for its Muharram celebration since the time of the Nawabs. This festival starts at the 1st day of Muharram and lasts for 10 days until 10th of Muharram. Muharram is the first month of Islamic calendar. Due to the majority population of the city belonging to the Shia Muslim community, almost every Muslim festival is celebrated here with great enthusiasm.

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Lucknow Festival

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Lucknow Mahotsav is a major event celebrated in the months of November/December. This festival celebrates Lucknow’s living culture, which provides an insight into the old, cultured, atmosphere of the city with the events like plays, music and dance recitals, kite flying and Tonga races, which showcase the rich culture of the city. The 15-day festival, organized jointly by UP Tourism and Lucknow District Administration, will, this time, also have stalls by the craftsmen of other states presenting a composite culture of the entire country. Besides providing a platform for the local talents, the festival will also have programmes by well-known personalities including Shovana Narayan, the Vadali brothers, Shubha Mudgal, Hansraj Hans, Pandit Jasraj, Hema Sardesai and Sapna Awasthi.
Last but not the least, the local handicrafts of Lucknow are also on display at the festival.

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Sravasti Heritage sire Near Lucknow

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This is also one of the main excursions amongst all. The Buddhist monastery Jetavana is an important site to visit here, as it is believed that Lord Gautama Buddha preached here after he got his enlightenment. It is Situated 150 km northwest of Lucknow is Sravasti. After the death of Buddha, this monastery got royal patronage. This place is also accessible by the available modes of road transport.

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Deva Sharif Tomb near lucknow

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It is 25 kms from Lucknow. The tomb of Syed Haji Waris Ali Shah is known as Deva Sharif. The most important thing is that there is no restriction for any community. Devotees throng the shrine in October/November when the annual urs of the saint is held.

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Neemsar- Misrikh, Twin Cities Near Lucknow

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These twin cities hardly 90 kms from Lucknow are famous as the pilgrimage centers. The famous Hanuman Garhi is situated here. It is believed that Hanuman remained here for years and stayed in a cave to protect the birth place of Ram. This cave has been transformed into a temple today.

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Dudhwa National Park Near Lucknow

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It is situated 60 kms from Lucknow. While the northern edge of the Park lies along the Indo-Nepal border, the River Suheli marks the southern boundary. Dudhwa National Park is as diverse as the wildlife population it harbors. In 1958 it is known as a wildlife sanctuary 1977 as a national park, 1988 as a tiger reserve. Dudhwa’s terai vegetation comprises of savannah grasslands interspersed with forests consisting of trees such as Jamun, Shisam, Silk Cotton tree, Khair etc. This park hosts the highly endangered Soft Ground Barasingha, the other deer species found here are Chital, Sambar, Barking deer and the hog deer. This National Park’s star attraction is the Bengal Tiger. The Indian Rhino was also introduced in here to save it from extinction Leopards, elephants, bears, muntiacs, gharial, crocodile, spotted and swamp deers can also be seen along with the lesser ones like the Fishing cat, Jungle cat and the Leopard cat.

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Dudhwa National Park Beautiful Place Near Lucknow

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Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary/Lake the Holy Place Near Lucknow

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Nawabganj Birds Sanctuary is one of the most visited sanctuaries by the Migratory birds. Nawabganj Bird sanctuary is situated in Unnao district at 45 km. from Lucknow and Kanpur on Lucknow-Kanpur National Highway-25. It is a colorful bird sanctuary. There is a motel run by the Tourist Department. The winter season is the heaven for tourists, as the place is filled with colorful birds of all sizes. In order to promote proper protection and conservation to the resident and migratory birds, Nawabganj Lake and its surrounding area was declared as Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary in the year 1984. Approximately 250 species of resident and migratory birds are found here. Nawabganj Bird sanctuary is spread in an area of 2246 sq. km. The nearest railway station is Kusumbi at a distance of 2 km from Nawabganj.

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Kukrail the Holy Place Near Lucknow

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It is 15 kms from Lucknow, developed as a picnic spot by the Forest Department. There is a deer farm and a crocodile nursery. One can see spotted deer, black buck, sambhar, and a variety of birds in their natural abode. A children’s park, cafeteria, and a rest house have also been built to facilitate the visitors here.

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Ayodhya the Holy Place Near Lucknow

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The city of Ayodhya is an important pilgrim place for Hindus in India. It is one of the seven holiest cities of India. Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram, who is an important deity in the Hindu pantheon. It is Just 6 km away from Faizabad is the holy town. The atmosphere of the town is filled with religious fervour and piety. It has large number of temples all over the town.

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Faizabad the Holy Place Near Lucknow

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It is situated 124 km from Lucknow and was once the capital of Avadh. The attractions in Faizabad are the Fort Calcutta built by the third Nawab of Avadh, Suja-ud-Daula. Besides this, one can also visit the mausoleum of Bahu Begum and Gulab Bari.

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Vidhan Sabha Bhawan In Lucknow

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The Vidhan Sabha Bhawan is one of the most imposing building of the city of nawabs. Its foundation was laid in 1922 by Sir Hercourt Butler and the construction was completed in 6 years at the cost of Rs. 18 lakhs.

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Botanical Gardens In Lucknow

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Botanical Gardens are lush green which attracts a lot of crowd for morning and evening walk. A poster exhibition was held which received a tremendous response.

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Dilkusha Palace In Lucknow

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It is to the southeast of the La Martiniere school is the Dilkusha Palace laid down amidst extensive parks near the banks of the river Gomti.The Dilkusha palace in an Indianised European style was built by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan (ruled 1798-1814), as a hunting retreat, set in extensive grounds. The house is said to be modelled on Vanbrugh’s Seaton Delaval in Northumberland.

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