Budget Hotels in Lucknow
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Hotel Nest Inn Best Budget Hotels in Lucknow
Located at Heart of The Lucknow (GOMTI NAGAR) within walking distance from the famous attractions such as
Ambedkar Park, Biggest shopping centers Wave Mall, Fun Mall, Main Market
Hazratganj(4Kms), Railway Station(6Kms) & Airport (12Kms) through Amaar
Shaheed Path.
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History of Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India
A major metropolitan city of India,
Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous District and
Division.[6] It is the 2nd largest city in north, east and central India after
Delhi. It is also the largest city in Uttar Pradesh.[7][8][9][10] Lucknow has
always been known as a multicultural city that flourished as a North Indian
cultural and artistic hub and seat of Nawab power in the 18th and 19th
centuries It continues to be an important centre of government, education,
commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, culture,
tourism, music and poetry.
The city stands at an elevation of approximately 123 metres
(404 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 2,528 square kilometres (976 sq
mi).[12][13] Bounded on the east by the Barabanki District, on the west by
Unnao District, on the south by Raebareli and in the north by Sitapur and
Hardoi, Lucknow sits on the northwestern shore of the Gomti River. Hindi is the
main language of the city and Urdu is also widely spoken. Lucknow is the centre
of Shia Islam in India with highest Shia Muslims population in India. It is
accessible from every part of India by air, rail and road.
Tourism Attarction in Lucknow
Bara Imambara
The Bara Imambara was built in the year 1784 by the fourth
Nawab of Awadh known as Asaf-ud-Daula. It was built as a part of a relief
project for a major famine that took place in the year 1784.
British Residency Lucknow
The British Residency of Lucknow is a famous historical
landmark of this place. It is now in ruins and has been declared a protected
monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Chattar Manzil
One of the imposing structures built by the Nawabs of
Lucknow, Chattar Manzil is a very famous tourist attraction of Lucknow. The
most unique thing about the Chattar Manzil of Lucknow is the strikingly
different architecture.
Jama Masjid
In the year 1423, Sultan Ahmed Shah constructed the Jama
Masjid in Lucknow. It is built entirely with yellow sandstone and is known for
its intricate style of design and architecture.
Rumi Darwaza
The Rumi Darwaza of Lucknow is one of the most impressive
architectural structures in India. It was constructed in the year 1784 by Nawab
Asaf-ud-daula. The Rumi Darwaza is an example of the fine architectural style
of Awadh.
Clock Tower
Between the Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara is the Clock
Tower of Lucknow. This huge tower was constructed by Nawab Nasir-ud-Din Haider
in the year 1880. The Clock Tower in Lucknow reaches upto a staggering height
of 221 feet and is the tallest Clock Tower in India. The Clock tower also has
the biggest fitted clock that cost the government around Rs. 1.75 lakhs at that
time.
Moti Mahal
The Moti Mahal in Lucknow is one of the most beautiful
monuments of India. The Nawab of Lucknow, Saadat Ali Khan, constructed it. The
Lucknow Moti Mahal is also known as Palace of Pearls. The Moti Mahal is located
on the borders of Gomti and provides a spectacular view of the city of Nawabs.
The Nawabs used this palace to view birds in flight and spend time in leisure.
There are three buildings that comprise the whole construction.
The two other buildings are known as Shah Manzil and Mubarak
Manzil. These two buildings were added later by Nawab Ghazi-ud-din Haider.
These were used by the Nawab to watch animal combats and animal fights. The
Moti Mahal is preserved till date by the concerned authorities and is one of
the most popular tourist attractions of Lucknow.
Lakshmana
Tila It is said that the original site of the town was
actually at Lakshmana Tila. The story goes back to ancient times when the
brother of Lord Rama, Lakshmana laid the foundation of the city of modern
Lucknow. It was known as Lakshmanpur then. This place is supposed to be one of
the earliest sites of human settlements in Lucknow.
Hussainabad Imambara
The Hussainabad Imambara is a major tourist attraction of
Lucknow. The monument was built by Mohammed Ali Shah in the year 1837. The
tombs of Mohammed Ali Shah and his mother are located over here. The walls of
the monument are decorated with Arabic verses that have been carved beautifully
by efficient craftsmen. The structure has an imposing white colored dome and
many pillars or minarets. The interiors of the monument are worth seeing. They
have been decorated beautifully with elaborate chandeliers, mirrors with gold
frames, the majestic throne of the King. There are small miniatures of the Taj
Mahal on either side of the monument. The Hussainabad Imambara is beautifully
decorated during the festival of Moharrum. The whole structure is bordered with
thousands of little bulbs, which give it a royal look when illuminated in the
evening.
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