What to Do in Lucknow

8 Things To Do In Lucknow

1. Lucknow is very famous for its Chikan dress which is made with hand embroidery. They are available at all prices both for men and women. Do not forget to buy one during your stay at Lucknow.

2. Visit Aminabad Market to buy some leather shoes and sweets and Gadbad Jhala to get some cheap bangles and fashion jewelry.

3. Spend your time watching a Hindi film at one of the cinema theatres that are located at Gomti Nagar or Shahnajaf Road such a PVR Cinemas, Wave Cinemas, Fun Cinemas and Inox Cinemas.

4. If you have time pop into the National Botanical Research Institute and learn more about plant culture.

5. Lucknow is famous for its Mughlai delicacies like tikkas and kebabs. Enter into the Lalbagh roadside hotels near Aminabad and old Chowk where you can find these dishes tasty and cheap.

6. When you are near Akbari Gate, sip a cup of red colored Kashmiri Tea. They taste fantastic and would be refreshing especially during winters.

7. Visit La Martiniere College which is one of the oldest colleges in the country built in 1840. Many Bollywood films have been shot here.

8. Visit the crocodile breeding place at Kukrail. That will be frightening as well as thrilling.

Last Updated: 01/09/2012