Trip to Lucknow Followed by Dudhwa National Park
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh is well known by the sobriquet ‘The City of Nawabs’ and is renowned for its ‘Tehzeeb’ (culture). Travel to Lucknow and wander through the streets of the city admiring the famous Mughal architecture and other monuments. On your visit to Lucknow do not forget to try the finger-licking delicacies of Lucknow, like kebabs, biriyani and so on. Also, go for shopping chikankari fabrics that are quite popular in Lucknow. For a convenient trip map out an itinerary to cover the prominent landmarks in Lucknow. 2 - 3 days are adequate to wander through the architectural wonders of Lucknow.
First Day at Lucknow
If you reach Lucknow early in the morning, then check in to your pre-booked hotel and complete the formalities. Freshen up, eat something and relax for some time if required. Once you are ready, get on the roads of Lucknow to capture and create some awesome memories. Start with visiting the Chota Imambara → (800 m) Rumi Darwaza → (140 m) Bada Imambara → (1.6 km) Jama Masjid.
Chota Imambara - Built by Nawab Mohammad Shah Ali. The Nawab was buried there after his death.
Rumi Darwaza - The massive gate of Awadhi architecture was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784.
Bada Imambara - It is the tomb of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula which was built by him in 1784.
Jama Masjid - The architectural wonder is the place for worship for the Shia Muslims, was built in 1423 by Sultan Ahmed Shah.
Second Day at Lucknow
Your day 2 begins with morning breakfast and then set forth to visit British Residency → (1.9 km) Chhatar Manzil → (1.6 km) Shahnajaf Imambara → (1.6 km) Begum Hazrat Mahal Park → (1.5 km) Moti Mahal → (1.7 km) Kaiserbagh Palace → (4.6 km) Sikandar Bagh.
British Residency - Once the residence of the British Residence General and presently in ruins, the monument is the witness of the historic battle, Seige of Lucknow.
Chhatar Manzil - An abode of the Awadhi Nawabs and their successors, the Umbrella Palace was built in 1780.
Begum Hazrat Mahal Park - The Park was built in 1962 to honour the freedom struggles of the courageous queen Begum Hazrat.
Moti Mahal - Also known as the Pearl Palace, the historical monument was constructed under the initiative of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan on the banks of River Gomti.
Kaiserbagh Palace - Constructed between 1848 - 1850 by Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nabab of Awadh, the palace boasts its exemplary architecture.
Sikandar Bagh - Once a centre of cultural practice, the park area was the site of the battleground between the Indian forces and the British.
Second Day at Lucknow
Check out from the hotel and after having breakfast begin your sightseeing from the State Museum → (5.4 km) Dilkusha Kothi
State Museum - Establishes in 1863, the State Museum exhibits the priceless acquisitions of art, paintings, archeology, numismatics, manuscripts and anthropology.
Dilkusha Kothi - Although in a ruined state at present, the monument was a hunting lodge and summer resort for the Nawabs.
After covering these two tourist spots head towards Dudhwa National Park. The best way to enjoy the treasury of the national park is by Safari Booking in Dudhwa. If you are travelling by road then it will take around 4 hours 38 minutes to cover the distance of 216 km. The alternate option is to travel by train. Take a train from Lucknow Junction to Shahjehanpur which will take approx 2.5 hours to 4 hours.