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During the mid 18th century, with the Mughals at Delhi in decline, Lucknow gained prominence as the brightest star on the Indian cultural firmament – its rise fueled by the immense wealth of the Avadh and the matching extravagance of its Nawabs! This walk takes you through some of Old Lucknow’s most stupendous buildings, reveling in the stories of their makers. A short Tonga ride (horse-drawn carriage) will take you into the heart of this epicenter of culture. We explore across its bustling medieval markets, tasting sumptuous delicacies of its refined cuisine and interact with the carriers of the city’s suave mannerisms, whose friendly vibes will make you fall in love with this romantic city.

Appreciating all of Lucknow’s historic and cultural highlights can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover attractions including the Asfi Mosque, Tombs of Sa'adat Ali Khan and the Begum, and Chota Imambara on a day tour, benefiting from the small-group size for a more intimate experience. Gain insight into the city as you explore its streets with your local guide, and save time with round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Lucknow is known for its culinary scene, dominated by rich meat-heavy dishes typical of the local Awadhi culinary traditions. With this food walk, you can try some of the best the city has to offer with an expert guide by your side to help navigate. You'll visit four different spot to try kebabs, curried lamb, and marinated skewered meat, as well as rich local desserts.

A tour to the holy place of "Kushinagar" which is the place where Lord Buddha passed away at this place near the Hiranyavati River. Many of its stupas and viharas date back to 230 BC-AD 413.  543 BC. The excavations has revealed some antique artifacts and structures related to all sects of Buddhism. Kushinagar also expresses the common thread of all sects of Buddhism through its magnificent Viharas, Chaityas, temples and Tibetan monasteries.  

We cover 1- JAMA MASJID 2- CHOTA IMAMBARA 3- ROOMI DARWAZA 4- BARA IMAMBARA 5- CHATTAR MANZIL 6- BEGUM HAZRAT MAHAL PARK - 7- MOTI MAHAL 8-Ambedkar Park - Ambedkar Park - Also called Elephant park, is spread across an area of 107 acres of land. The entire monument is built in red sandstone which was brought from Rajasthan. 9- Hazratganj or Aminabad 10- Lucknow Special Snacks for you 100% guaranteed Pickup from city center hotel. We have 0 miss since 2012 Navigers rep will come and pick you from hotel and take you for sightseeing After all the sightseeing, Navigers rep will drop you at city center (Do not worry, if you want drop back at hotel pls inform us we will arrange it for you)

Want to see the Taj Mahal but don't have a lot of time to spare? Consider this tour from Lucknow, which will get you to Agra and back in around 12 hours. You'll start early in the morning, visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with an optional stop for breakfast along the way. You’ll then head back to Lucknow, arriving in time for dinner.

Lucknow is known for its rich culinary and artistic traditions and with this full-day walking tour, you'll get to learn all about the city's cultural offerings past and present. Your guide will take you through a craft-heavy part of the city, with plenty of time to see artisans crafting perfumes, embroidering textiles, and cooking up the city’s celebrated kebabs.

This tour include visit to British Residency, Bara Imambara, Chattar Manzil, Jama Masjid and Rumi Darwaza, . Pick up and drop off from your hotel, entrances to monuments mentioned in the itinerary and English speaking guide service is well included.

Wajid Ali Shah, the last ruler of the kingdom of Awadh in and around present-day Lucknow, was celebrated for creating the Kaiserbagh Palace, a beautiful complex that was brought to ruin after the British captured Lucknow in the mid 19th century. This guided walking tour takes visitors through the complex, reconstructing Kaiserbagh through photographs, maps, and historic interpretation.

Enjoy a curated dining experience with the descendants of Nawab Asif-Ud-Daula at their ancestral home, Sheesh Mahal. The family takes pride in following their traditional recipes in their daily meals. Visiting guests can look forward to some authentic Awadhi cuisine when dining here. Highlights: - • Traditional Awadhi cuisine • A chance to dine with the Nawab, if in residence • Ambience of Sheesh Mahal

On this very exclusive tour ‘La Martiniere Decoded’, we take you on a walk through the campus of La Martiniere, a prestigious boarding school in Lucknow.  You will visit the hidden corners to understand not only its history, but also to understand the education and administrative systems followed by the school. Also, enjoy tea and snacks in the school canteen.   Highlights:-   • History of La Martiniere and Claude Martin • Hidden Treasures of La Martiniere • Tea and Snacks in School Canteen

This is a private two hour walking tour of the Kaiserbagh Palace complex. This historic Palace is considered one of India’s beautiful royal buildings. It was planned and built by the Rajput ruler, Wajid-Ali-Shah in the mid 1800s. Your tour will also take you to the Kotwara House, now the home of famous Indian filmmaker, Muzaffar Ali. Highlights:- • Kaiserbagh Palace Complex • Tea at Kotwara House. • Film clip from Muzaffar Ali’s film, “Umrao Jaan”

Lucknow is the capital of the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Also known as the ‘City of Nawabs’, Lucknow is famous for the courtly manners of its inhabitants, gardens, poetry, music and above all its cuisine. The cuisine of Lucknow hails from the ancient kingdom of Awadh and is known by that name. On this walking tour get a taste of the best of Awadhi cuisine. Highlights • Awadhi cuisine • Street foods • Most authentic local eateries

In this evening tour, enjoy a curated dining experience at Kotwara House, the residence of one of the oldest royal families of Awadh. Situated in the posh Qaiser Bagh area of Lucknow, this royal residence of the present Raja Muzaffar Ali is a living museum of art and craft. Essentially a painter, poet and film-maker, Muzaffar Ali is known for his classic film Umrao Jaan. Enjoy a meal specially curated by Muzaffar Ali and his wife Meera Ali. Highlights: - • Legacy of Kotwara House • Curated menu from the royal kitchens of Awadh • Chance to meet Muzaffar Ali, subject to availability

Lucknow, the City of the Nawabs, brings to mind leisurely lifestyles and pastimes such as chess, pigeon fights and kite flying. On this afternoon tour, spend a few hours flying kites with an instructor. Watch the colorful kites as they soar high above the sky and the thrill of grabbing falling ones with their strings following behind them. Indulge in one of the favorite outdoor activities of this city. Highlights:-  • Kite flying lessons • Colorful kites in the sky • Tales of fellow kite enthusiasts

Lucknow has been a center of an embroidery industry that has survived and still flourishes today. This excursion will familiarize you with the industry and give you an intricate, detailed view of an art form, which reflects the past but is just as important today. Highlights: • Embroidery familiarization • Chikan and Zari embroideries styles • Talk by an Expert • Home cooked Rastogi Lunch (Beverage Excluded)

Naimisharanya (Neemsar) is a land immersed in Hindu mythology linking it to Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva. The place is unique owing to the belief that it is the land where the pantheon of 33 Hindu God & Goddesses reside. It also believed to be the first most sacred of all pilgrim centres for Hindus. It is said that if one performs penance for 12 years on this land, one moves to Brahmaloka. Among the important Vishnu Devasthanams, this place finds mention as a dense forest in several ancient scriptures, including the Mahabharata. It is definitely worth a day trip to visit the various shrines. A paved street encircling the town connects the primary shrines and visitors can cover the circuit in a couple of hours.

Not only that Lucknow is architecturally awesome but also well planned, quite like the way a capital should be. Known as the ‘City of Nawabs’, most of the heritage monuments of the early 18th and late 19th centuries happen to be in a systematic layout as if each Nawab knew what was about to come up next. On this Heritage Walk, discover some of the buildings from the times of the Nawabs. Highlights:-  • Teele Wali Mosque on the banks of the River Gomti • Heritage monuments from the times of the Nawabs • Husainabad Complex and its Periphery

Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Lucknow and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous monuments, colorful markets, famous museums and temples spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Lucknow tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful different monasteries, temples, local markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the amidst beautiful Imambara's, colonial side, huge parks and many other tourist attraction in the city. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

This excursion will complement your exploration of Lucknow in a very personal way. Visit the Nawab (Viceroy) of Awadh and enjoy tea with him. The head of this aristocratic family will share his historical knowledge, family traditions and his view on modern Lucknow with you. Highlights:  • Personal visit with the Nawab of Awadh • Tea served • Historical and cultural details shared

Lucknow's best-known school and a gem of local architecture, La Martiniere is one of the prettiest spots in the city. With this tour, you'll get to visit the campus with an expert local guide, learning all about its history as you go. You'll also get a chance to stop for tea and snacks while at the school.

This package is specially designed for the travelers who would like to book the city tour with airport transfers, sightseeing and accommodation. This tour include private airport transfer with assistance, 2 Nights hotels accommodation with breakfast, 1 full day guided city tour with monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Kotwara House is owned by Muzzaffar and Meera Ali.  Muzzaffar is an Indian filmmaker, fashion designer, poet and artist. He belongs to the Muslin Rajput royal house of Kotwara and is the current Raja of Kotwara.  His wife, Meera Ali is an architect and fashion designer. They have created an international couture label, “The House of Kotwara”. On this tour, you will see their workshop for their label and interact with highly skilled artisans.  Clips from Muzaffer’s classic films are shown as you have a cup of tea/coffee. Highlights: - • Kotwara Fashion Label Insight • Interact with artisans • Tea at Kotwara House

Lucknow, the capital of the Central Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is often referred to as the City of Nawabs. However, even before the Nawabs the city was home to Hindu Kings. Spend an evening with a descendant of Lucknow’s Hindu Royalty, Raja Amresh Kumar Singh and his family at Khajurgaon Palace, their family home in Lucknow. Khajurgaon is one of the oldest estates of the former Kingdom of Awadh. Dine like royalty on an authentic Awadhi dinner. Highlights:-  • Khajurgaon Palace • Interaction with the Maharaja and his family • Traditional Awadhi dinner