Begin your first morning with a leisurely walk through Chowk, soaking up the lanes where vendors sell kebabs, chikan embroidery, and brassware - stop at a local stall for fresh Kachori Sabzi and sweet Sheermal. Then head to the serene courtyards of Jama Masjid to admire its Mughal-Awadh architecture before visiting the nearby Husainabad Clock Tower and the atmospheric colonial-era streets that lead toward the Residency area, setting up a smooth transition into the afternoon's deeper heritage visits.
After a rich morning in the lanes, spend your afternoon exploring the storied gardens and monuments of the Residency precinct, starting with a reflective walk through the ruins and museums at The Residency to trace Lucknow's colonial-era history. Follow this with a visit to the nearby artisan lanes around Aminabad Bazaar-browse stalls for chikan embroidery workshops, sample street-side Tunday Kababi (small plates of kebab) at a renowned shop, and finish with a calming boatless sunset pause by the formal lawns of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Park to watch local life unfold.
As twilight falls, wander the lantern-lit lanes toward Rumi Darwaza, an iconic gateway perfect for photos, then drift into the aromatic alleys of Phool Wali Gali to sample evening sweets like malai ki gilori and rose-scented chaach from family-run stalls. Round off the night with a relaxed cup of Irani chai and creamy kulfi at the historic Royal Café or a rooftop view over Husainabad precinct, letting the evening sounds of qawwali and city life stitch the day's explorations into a tranquil close.
Start your morning with a guided tour of the graceful colonial-era La Martiniere for Boys (Constantia) to admire its Indo-European interiors and landscaped grounds, then stroll to the nearby elegant galleries of Sikandar Bagh to soak in the layered history of the 1857 uprising amid shady trees. Pause for a late-morning culinary treat at the beloved old-world Rahim's Kebabs or a nearby Irani bakery for flaky puffs and Osmania biscuits, keeping the day's story moving from Old City discoveries toward the refined Nawabi flavors you'll explore around Hazratganj.
After a cultured morning, wander into the elegant precincts of Dr. Babu Khan's Residency Garden for a shady pause, then visit the ornate marble pavilion of Kaiserbagh Palace to admire its faded nawabi grandeur and intricate stonework. Continue with a culinary dive at Tunday Kababi (Hazratganj outlet) for melt-in-the-mouth Galouti kebabs, followed by a relaxed tea and farsan tasting at the iconic Royal Café (Hazratganj branch) while watching Hazratganj's boulevards and shopfronts hum with late-afternoon life.
As twilight deepens, wander into the elegant lanes of Begum Hazrat Mahal Park for a peaceful stroll among local families, then head to the atmospheric courtyard of Satkhanda to catch golden-hour views and learn its clock-tower history. Follow this with a flavorsome street-food crawl through Nadan Mahal Road-sample spicy Aloo Tikki from a popular stall, sip sweet Kesar Badam milk at a roadside vendor, and end the night at Tehzeeb-e-Lucknow, a cozy restaurant serving refined kebabs and sheermal where the evening's Nawabi flavors round off a day of heritage and taste.
Begin a fresh morning exploring the leafy Gomti Nagar with a calming walk through Janeshwar Mishra Park, then head to the thoughtfully curated galleries of the State Museum Lucknow to see artefacts that bridge Awadh's courtly past with colonial-era everyday life. Afterward, visit the nearby artisan hub at Satrang Handicrafts to watch chikan embroiderers and brass-smiths at work, pick up a custom-chikan piece, and enjoy a late-morning coffee at the riverside Café Baa before continuing your Residency-area discoveries.
Spend a relaxed afternoon wandering the leafy paths of Gomti Riverfront Park, renting a paddleboat or simply watching local life along the promenade before heading to the intimate galleries of the Bapu Museum to view textiles and colonial-era exhibits that complement your morning at the State Museum. Finish with a hands-on workshop at Chikan Bazaar Workshop Space, where you can try simple embroidery stitches alongside local artisans and shop ready-made pieces, keeping the day's thread of crafts and history neatly tied to your Residency explorations.
As dusk settles, take a tranquil stroll through Ambedkar Memorial Park's illuminated monuments and wide plazas, then move to the nearby creative hub of Kala Aangan to catch an evening craft market where local potters and printmakers display live demonstrations. Finish with a relaxed dinner at Dastarkhwan Residency, savoring regional vegetarian thalis and chat with artisans over dessert to tie together the day's museum and craft discoveries.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Chowk (street food stroll) | ₹300 |
| Kachori Sabzi (local stall) | ₹60 |
| Sheermal (bakery) | ₹40 |
| Jama Masjid (Lucknow) | Free |
| Husainabad Clock Tower | Free |
| The Residency (Lucknow) | ₹30 |
| Aminabad Bazaar (shopping / browsing) | ₹250 |
| Tunday Kababi (small plates / tasting) | ₹300 |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Park (Ambedkar Memorial Park) | Free |
| Rumi Darwaza | Free |
| Phool Wali Gali (sweets tasting) | ₹150 |
| Royal Cafe (Irani chai & kulfi) | ₹250 |
| La Martiniere for Boys (Constantia) - exterior / visit | ₹50 |
| Sikandar Bagh | Free |
| Rahim's Kebabs (meal) | ₹300 |
| Irani bakery (puffs & Osmania biscuits) | ₹100 |
| Dr. Babu Khan's Residency Garden | Free |
| Kaiserbagh Palace (viewing / exterior) | Free |
| Tunday Kababi (Hazratganj outlet) - meal | ₹350 |
| Royal Café (Hazratganj branch) - tea & farsan | ₹200 |
| Begum Hazrat Mahal Park | Free |
| Satkhanda | Free |
| Nadan Mahal Road (street-food crawl) | ₹200 |
| Tehzeeb-e-Lucknow (restaurant dinner) | ₹600 |
| Janeshwar Mishra Park | Free |
| State Museum Lucknow | ₹20 |
| Satrang Handicrafts (artisan hub / shopping) | ₹400 |
| Café Baa (riverside coffee) | ₹250 |
| Gomti Riverfront Park (promenade / paddleboat rental) | ₹150 |
| Bapu Museum | ₹20 |
| Chikan Bazaar Workshop Space (hands-on workshop) | ₹500 |
| Ambedkar Memorial Park (evening illumination) | Free |
| Kala Aangan (craft market / demonstrations) | Free |
| Dastarkhwan Residency (vegetarian thali dinner) | ₹400 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₹6,780 |